A great way to burn extra calories is to use the stairs instead of the elevator. If it’s been awhile since you exercised, start off slow. Set some goals for yourself. For example, if you only have three flights to ascend, then set a goal to go up and down…
Experiment in the kitchen. Variety is the spice life — it’s also a great strategy for sticking to your meal plan. Trying different recipes will keep your weight-loss efforts from getting boring. And you don’t necessarily have to forsake your old favorites simply because you’re dieting. A little research and…
May is National Better Sleep Month, and for moms, better sleep – and more sleep – may feel like an unattainable goal. But if you’re sleep-deprived, life goes on; your kids still need you and all your usual obligations still loom. How do you deal with not being well-rested and…
Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
The average person consumes approximately 100 to 150 pounds (45 to 67.5 kilos) of sugar per year with 80 percent coming from processed foods like soft drinks, candy, cereals, and baked goods. But what if we could have our sweets without the high caloric count? Would you use a sugar…
You may overdose on potato chips or tortilla chips once in a while, but would you consider yourself to be a food addict? The answer is important, because it could be the key to determining what course of action you need to take in order to lose weight. A number…
Are you ready for it to be game over for your kids when it comes to the Xbox, Playstation and other video technology? You’re probably not alone. There are plenty of reasons to be concerned if your child is a major gamer. Studies show that adolescent girls spent an average…
“It’s hot!” “I’m bored!” “There’s nothing to do!” Ah, the familiar refrains of summer… The dog days of summer leave many parents and caretakers desperate to find something — anything! — to keep the kids busy. Take a break from those monotonous moans and help yourself to this guide to…
Whether you’re considering being in a relationship with a person or simply having a casual interaction with them, there are certain signs you shouldn’t ignore if you suspect potential problems. Experts say never to ignore that “inner voice” that throws up red flags when interacting with someone. Your subconscious may…
It’s a common misconception that in order to get fit, you must live at the gym. Overdoing it can actually be harmful to your health. Excessive exercising is defined as working out for more than three hours a day and/or being so obsessed with exercise that it interferes with other…
Summer is right around the corner. And while that means vacation for the kids, it can mean a whole lot of work for parents. In the current economic climate, summer camp can be too costly for many families. That means it’s up to you to find an affordable alternative to…