Did you know that over 58 million US adults live with Arthritis? That’s about 24% of adults in the United States. People are (fortunately) living longer too, which means we will likely see that number increase. Thankfully, the CDC recommends something to help ease symptoms that is beneficial for not only arthritis, but the rest...Read More
Welcome back to our series on the History of Fitness! This week we will discuss fitness in the American Colonial Period (1700-1776)! Colonial life was not easy. There were many hardships that immigrated Europeans faced, as the urban lifestyle they led in Euope was not yet established in North America. Because of this, physical fitness...Read More
Exercise is a great way to boost your confidence! Whether you see a difference in how your body looks or not, it doesn’t matter, because a regular workout routine has SO MANY other benefits, and confidence doesn’t have to be (and shouldn’t be) tied to what you see in the mirror! Here are some ways...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
