Too Sick To Exercise Or Making Excuses?

Too Sick To Exercise Or Making Excuses?

We are well into winter, and many of us will succumb to colds and flues and will need to rest and recover before going back to exercise. Others will be tempted to stay warm and cozy in bed feeling “unwell” by the thought of exercising in the cold of winter. All of us,...
The toned muscle effect

The toned muscle effect

Many women influenced by the oily pictures of 90s-style bodybuilders in bikinis mistakenly believe that using weight will make them bulky. I wish it were that easy! I have been lifting now for 5 years, and I am still small – but I am stronger and feel confident that...
Work-Life Balance Is Possible

Work-Life Balance Is Possible

Achieving a healthy work-life balance requires managing our work and personal life in ways to keep our minds and bodies healthy and our whole selves happy and content. Work life is not only paid employment; it includes those of us who work from home, carers,...
Fitness Trackers: Friend or Foe?

Fitness Trackers: Friend or Foe?

Any form of self-awareness, that drives behavior change, is a good thing in my book, and that includes fitness trackers. However, what people don’t realize is information from fitness trackers is useless and even counterproductive if there is no plan to integrate the...
Focus On Getting Stuff Done

Focus On Getting Stuff Done

How often do we get to the end of the day exhausted by busyness and not knowing what we have achieved? Being busy is not the same as being productive – the difference is a point of focus. I believe, if at the end of the day you can’t identify three clear...