Confucius, an unassuming master of fitness! We’re back with another adventure into the history of physical fitness! While most people associate physical fitness in history with the ancient Romans and Greeks (which we will get to later), other areas of the world were also forging their own ideas about physical activity. China, from 2500-250 BCE,...Read More

Let’s talk about the history of physical fitness and exercise! We live in a very fitness-conscience society. We see ads for fitness products everywhere, on Instagram, Facebook, on TV, YouTube, even billboards and bus stops. Even though only 23% of Americans meet the Physical Activity Guidelines for both aerobic and muscle-strengthening activity, we are a...Read More

Hello again! Today we are going to discuss yet another facet of long-term weight loss management- encouraging and discouraging experiences. Last time we talked about the challenges that participants faced in a variety of studies, but after they faced several challenges and succeeded, most participants noted that these challenges were overall an encouraging experience that...Read More

No matter how experienced you are, no matter how many accomplishments you have made, and no matter how many battles you have won, you will still face challenges. And that is exactly what we are going to discuss today- challenges related to long-term weight management and how individuals that were successful overcame them! Challenges can...Read More

It’s THAT time of year again – the time of year that everyone likes to ask, “What are your goals for thenew year?” Goals ARE important, but it’s also important to remember that your goals may changeduring the course of the year. Ideally, you’ll be constantly monitoring and updating your goalsthroughout the entire year –...Read More

Welcome back to our next installment on long term weight management! Educate, empower, and enrich yourself as we explore another important theme found by the International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Health and Well-being- goal setting! Clear, personalized and continually adjusted goals were an important theme found throughout multiple studies. While externally defined goals (such...Read More

Let’s talk about long term weight management and motivation! Finding the right motivators can be hard, but we are here to help you empower yourself through education about what works best to keep you motivated on your fitness journey! An important theme found by the International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Health and Well-being among...Read More

A daily journal like this one can help keep you accountable! Welcome back to our next installment about long term weight management, meant to inform and empower you to make the right decisions, feel confident in yourself, and improve your overall health!  In a study conducted by the International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Health...Read More

Here at FIT, we believe that knowledge is power, and we would like to share the information we have learned about something that most people struggle with at some point in their lives- weight management. First, let’s talk about what doesn’t work: fad diets and magic supplements. We are constantly bombarded with advertisements for products...Read More

Holidays can be stressful, but there ARE things you can do to care for yourself. Taking care of your wellness needs will help you feel better, give you more energy and help you to take care of others.Read More