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Taking good care of yourself is about enabling you to enjoy the best, healthiest quality of life possible. Unfortunately, many people neglect their health and wellness, which often leads to unhealthier, less fulfilling lives. Here are some simple tips on how to properly take good care of yourself. [Read more]

As with everything else, you need to prepare for your exercise program. You should prepare physically, emotionally, and psychologically. For instance, you don’t want to have to give up on your program after a few days because you don’t have the required emotional commitment. [Read more]

You know when you create positive mental energy, or willpower. It rises as an emotion and you can feel it in your body. Hence the term ‘fire in your belly’ to describe drive. Without it, you’re unproductive. You lack enthusiasm. Positive mental energy propels you to get ahead and accomplish your aims. It pushes you to go that extra mile. [Read more]

If you’re starting a diet, chances are you don’t want to deprive yourself of all your favorite foods. Rest assured, there is good news for you! You can modify those favorite recipes by using substitutions that will make those foods better, with fewer calories, for you. [Read more]

The trillions of bacteria living in your intestines, often referred to as gut microbiota, play a vital role in health and wellbeing. As well as helping to maintain the digestive system, gut bacteria have an impact on physical health throughout the body. Two large European studies published in Science magazine in 2019 suggest they also have an important role to play in mental health. [Read more]

If your weight loss journey feels a little stale, it might be time to change things up. Doing the same types of exercise, over long periods of time, can cause plateaus. It can also make working out a bore. Boredom and plateaus are hurdles many people face when trying to lose weight. Combat these hurdles head-on by including a weekly yoga class to your workout schedule. Here are 6 reasons why yoga will help you reach your health goals. [Read more]

If you want to lose weight, the best way is to cut down on both fattening drinks and fattening foods, and combine your double diet with exercise. You’ll find this three-sided slimming method much more rewarding than the instinctive approach of simply downsizing your meals or avoiding fattening foods alone. What’s more, you’ll appreciate the natural, common sense style of this method, and the absence of any extreme elements. Here are some pointers for each of the three aspects involved, to get you started right away: [Read more]

A positive attitude doesn’t naturally happen without some concentrated effort on your part. Positivity is a good character trait for yourself, as well as the people around you. Apply the following useful tips to help you achieve a new-and-improved positive attitude. [Read more]

If you’re doing your daily exercises in the privacy of your own home, you may find the routine a little dreary and lonely. Working out on your own can also present willpower issues, with no one around to encourage or inspire you, and no fun to help you through. But there are ways around these problems. Here are five easy ways to get fun into your fitness regime, and they may lead you to more: [Read more]

Working out during your lunch break can make you more energetic and productive in the afternoon. But if you have to squeeze your entire workout into an hour or 30 minutes, you need to be very selective about the exercises you choose. So, which exercises should you include in your lunch-time workouts? The following five exercises are an excellent place to start: [Read more]