Health+Fitness
No Pain, No Gain: Why Being Uncomfortable is a Good Thing
You might imagine some burly Hans and Franz type bodybuilder to subscribe to the motto “no pain, no gain.” Did I just date myself with that SNL reference? But “no pain, no gain” isn’t some mindless fitness jargon. It’s a fundamental principle of the total body health equation. If you want the gain, you gotta…
Read MoreCheck Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself
You did it. You knew it was a bad idea, but you did it anyway. As you look around the room, you see the evidence of your poor choices: empty candy wrappers, piles of dirty dishes, a lonely pizza box with just a tiny clump of cheese left inside. Maybe you don’t see anything at…
Read MoreWaiting-in-Line Meditation: How to Chill Out in 10 Items or Less
A few days ago, Chris and I were cruising around the salad bar/hot food bar at Whole Foods. When we’re feeling especially lazy, it’s nice to grab a quick dinner there. If I had my way, I’d just pull a chair up to the salad bar and start shoveling stuff into my mouth. Gosh, everything…
Read MoreThe Dangers of the “I Deserve It” Mentality
When it comes to health and fitness, it’s easy to come up with goals…and maybe it’s just as easy to find ways to sabotage ourselves. Today, I’m talking about the dangers of the “I Deserve It” mentality. Watch this short video to learn 3 truths that will help you let go of entitlement and finally…
Read MoreLet the Sunlight In
At the risk of offending dermatologists everywhere, I’m here to encourage you to go outside and soak up the sun. No, I’m not advocating burning yourself to a crisp like those folks on Jersey Shore! But we shouldn’t be deathly afraid of being in the sun either. Personally, I make it a habit to go…
Read MoreHydrate Yo’ Self
Most people wake up grumpy in the morning. Do you? Sure, you might have several good reasons as to why you’re tired: your spouse hogged the bed, you went to bed too late, the dog’s barking kept you up. Or maybe it’s just too damn early! Seriously, it’s still dark out. But I’ve found a…
Read MoreHow to Keep Your Bedroom Sacred
What was the best night’s sleep you ever had? What made it so perfect? Maybe you were on vacation and got to sleep in a swanky hotel in an enormous bed with fluffy white pillows. (And ordered room service in the morning!) Maybe it was a time when you didn’t have to be anywhere the…
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