“Can I watch just one more episode?” “Fifteen more minutes?” “Can I just finish this level?” Do these questions sound familiar? To most American families, the answer is probably yes. On average, American children spend between seven and eight hours in front of some kind of screen each day. (Media and Children) Compare that to the…

Do you want to move your body more? Yes? Perfect, then this post is for you! Do you want me to sugar coat how to do that? No? Excellent, I’m glad to see we’re on the same page.   …If you’re struggling to get up and get moving, chances are you spend most of your…

What people often do when they are determined to eat healthier: 1. Spend five hours to prepare a meal that sounds terrible using a “healthy” recipe from some magazine. 2. Invest hundreds or thousands of dollars in a “healthy” pre-packaged meal plan. 3. Accidentally starve themselves by eating only fruit, salad and the occasional nibble of…

Yes, you read the title correctly. This is a post about how to fail. Most headlines make some ridiculous claim about how much greater your life will be as soon as you follow some 10 step plan. The problem with that is, these plans rarely work. So instead, we’re coming at this from an entirely…

Fear will always find you… So you might as well go where you want to.   Fear’s a funny thing. Whether it’s leading us down one path or steering us away from another, fear has an inexplicable ability to drive us. You may, at this very moment, be considering  the pursuit  of your own wellness… but…

The health and fitness industry is booming, despite (or perhaps as a result of) the ongoing obesity epidemic we’re facing. This has resulted in an over abundance of training “professionals,” some more qualified than others. Which means it’s more important than ever for you to make sure your personal trainer is qualified and competent. But…