Wellness means feeling good about yourself, confident in what you are doing and comfortable in your space while presenting a healthy air about yourself. Carrying around extra weight can lead you to feel just the opposite of the feelings listed above. Although I have not been able to pinpoint one, inexplicable meaning of wellness, when you hear the word, you get a sense of its meaning and whether or not it fits on you.
Achieving your weight loss goals can help you to move closer to a state of well-being and …

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We’ve all heard of the ‘Fat Burning Zone’, but what exactly is that?  Exercising in the Fat Burning Zone refers to the concept that if you exercise at a moderate intensity with a lower heart rate and at a slower pace you’ll burn more fat calories. Sounds great … but when it is all said and done it is just Not True! Let me explain why with this example. Two ladies’ both weigh 130 pounds and both are exercising for 30 …

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It’s so true that “getting there” is only half the battle, but it certainly isn’t the end of the road. As hard as you work to get fit, you ought to give yourself a High-Five when you reach your goal, then move on to Part 2—staying fit. Read on to learn the 5 can’t do without steps you have to take to reach your fitness goal, along with what to do to stay fit for the long haul.
1. Create …

Changes in the economy require changes to how you think about business, particularly your business. After two years of ups, downs and uncertainties, I was finally able to focus on exactly what I wanted to do with my business, then two devastating events happened; my husband suffered a stroke and I was diagnosed with breast cancer, all within this year. If those two things along don’t make you rethink everything, nothing will. The challenge now is to grow my health and fitness business so that my husband and I can …

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The older we get the more important exercise becomes. By making a few small changes and incorporating two simple strategies it is easy to get fit and healthy and stay that way!  In fact studies are showing that baby boomers and seniors tend to see results quicker than anyone else when beginning a fitness exercise program.
To begin with start by adding strength training just a couple of times every week to your fitness routine.  Forget the ‘no pain, no gain’ it …

Please enjoy this guest post by fellow colleague Tanya Stroh
Yes, you can achieve your fitness goals. In the beginning, it might not be easy. You might hate it, and you may feel like quitting – but here are some strategies from those that have been successful to help keep you motivated! Remember losing weight and achieving a healthy lifestyle will take time – you did not gain weight overnight and unfortunately, you are not going to lose it overnight!
1. Log what you eat
Studies have shown time & time again that …