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5 years 6 months ago
Even if you’re one of the lucky people that truly enjoys your dream job, burnout can cause you to feel unusually tired, stressed, and short-tempered if you don’t take enough time away from work to care for yourself and rejuvenate your mind.
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5 years 6 months ago
If you’re accustomed to long, restless nights, bouts of insomnia, or waking up tired you might be in need of sleep training.  We generally think about sleep training in terms of training an infant to sleep on a schedule or to comfort himself or herself to sleep.
agardner
5 years 7 months ago
If your New Year’s resolutions have already fallen by the wayside or you’ve taken an unplanned break from FitClub and your healthy diet, you may need to try to cultivate self discipline, which is critical to accomplishing your goals.
agardner
5 years 7 months ago
What do you think about while you workout?  Do you tune into a television show while on the treadmill or listen to an audio book or music?  Are you thinking about how many minutes you have left or what you have to do when you get home?  Your mind and body are interconnected and h
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5 years 7 months ago
Does muscle weigh more than fat?  The answer is no, one pound of muscle weighs the same as one pound of fat, of course.  But one pound of fat takes up more space on your body and is far less healthy than one pound of muscle.  One pound of fat is approximately the size of a
agardner
5 years 7 months ago
Do you tend to reach for certain foods when you’re stressed, tired, or sad? Most people do and most comfort foods tend to be calorie bombs.  There is no one comfort food that meets everyone’s physical and emotional needs, but instead, the foods tend to be those that brought comfo
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5 years 7 months ago
Whether you’re naturally a morning person or not, a healthy morning routine can change the way you feel physically and mentally all day long.  Ultimately, a healthy lifestyle is made one healthy decision at a time and those first opportunities for success come before the sun even
agardner
5 years 7 months ago
It’s tempting to think that we can do more with less time if we just multi-task our way through life.  Returning emails while you’re on the treadmill or scanning social media while you’re meal prepping might be thwarting your efforts at living a healthier lifestyle.  Any time you
agardner
5 years 7 months ago
The aisles of the grocery stores are lined with bright packages of once-a-year Easter candy and it can be hard to resist even for those of us without a nagging sweet tooth.  Those tiny chocolate bunnies, pastel colored chocolate eggs, and jelly beans may look harmless, and in fac
agardner
5 years 7 months ago
Losing fat from around your midsection is incredibly important to your overall health.