Called the Switch Sit-Up, this move will help sharpen your hand-eye-leg coordination. Give it a try! Step 1: Lie on your back with your legs extended, arms straight overhead, and hands gripping a Swiss ball (you could try this with a pillow folded in half if you don’t have a ball). Step 2: Raise your […]

From “I’ll start my diet on Monday” to “I can overeat today and make up for it by eating less tomorrow,” there are endless excuses for putting off healthy lifestyle changes. It’s not that waiting one day – or weekend – to put down that donut and pick up a dumbbell is bad, but rather […]

The most important weight-loss buddy you need is you. You’re the only one who has the power to take complete control of your life, so it’s YOU who needs to be nurtured and cared for. Don’t be afraid to putnumero uno (that’s you!) first. After all, who feeds you? Who determines whether you exercise in the morning? Who […]

We all have those days when it feels like we could conquer the world. Chores – check! Errands – check! Workout – check! World peace – check! In reality, the daily demands of a hectic lifestyle pile up, leaving you feeling worn out and a lot less like Wonder Woman.  Don’t attempt to do too […]

Is your brain sabotaging your diet? Experts say it plays a big role in how and when we eat. So how can we train our brain to make healthier decisions? From turning down the music to stumping your sense of smell, here are 8 ways to stop your head from messing with your waistline… Sure, […]

There are 1,440 minutes in a 24-hour period, but it only takes five to ensure your success for the entire day. In this short amount of time you can write a daily to-do list that schedules your weight-loss goals into your calendar. Each night, pencil in your morning exercise session, write down what you plan […]

 I have found that women who are victims of violence frequently demonstrate the will, the motivation and, often, the physical ability to survive. Yet what leads to tragedy — what is missing in nearly every case — is simply not knowing WHAT to do. Violence against women remains one of the most common human rights […]

The “spare tire” around your waist may keep you warm in the winter, but it’s hurting your overall health. In addition to increasing risk of stroke, heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes, abdominal fat also throws your hormones out of whack. The more body fat you have – particularly in your abdomen – the […]

Even if you’re not a “morning person,” get active in the early a.m. hours anyway! The first two hours of the day are when we’re filled with the most energy and enthusiasm. So I say make the most of this productive time. Fit as many of the tasks on your daily to-do list into these […]

It’s easy to feel discouraged when you’re tired and stressed out. To stop you from slipping into binge-eating habits or slothfulness during weak moments, I have a trick that’s sure to keep you focused on your weight-loss goals. First, write down the top four proudest moments in your life. It can be anything: graduating high […]