The beginning is the most important park of the work. – Plato Many students are beginning school at this time. The beginning of the school year can be a daunting time, but it is an important time of the term. … Continue reading
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I was 14 years old when I first thought I was “fat” and started to restrict my eating. Throughout the years, I starved myself, made myself vomit, and over-exercised. Unfortunately, my experience is not uncommon. 10% of college women suffer … Continue reading
Dear Teenage Self, It saddens me to see how you hurt yourself. There are no good reasons for you to do this. I wish that you would take care of yourself. Be better to yourself. Eat You think that you … Continue reading
In sport psychology, we talk about making goals SMART. The acronym SMART helps you define your goal more clearly. A SMART goal is: S – Specific Your goal clearly tells what action you will take. M – Measurable You will will be able … Continue reading
Many people struggle to keep up with exercise and eat healthy foods during the holiday season. Holiday parties and vacations can disrupt your normal workout schedule and tempt you with sweets. Here are some tips for keeping on track during … Continue reading
“I am not in good enough shape to go to the gym.” “I’ve gotten so out-of-shape that it hurts.” ‘Sound familiar? Beginning a new exercise routine can be daunting. Often, it’s not fun getting back on track, and we have … Continue reading
Often the mental pain caused by your injury and the temporary or permanent loss of your sport can be far more devastating than the physical injury. This type of pain must be addressed and managed in order to recover quickly and … Continue reading
We are 10 days into the 45-day challenge. It’s not too late to join us! Starting a new exercise routine can be daunting. Here are two key tips to get started on your routine and stay on track to your goal. … Continue reading
Many people set lofty exercise goals for the summer and often get discouraged when they fall short. Recognize that is difficult to keep to a schedule in the summer, and realize that the summer is not over yet! Join me … Continue reading
I have read countless articles about how to survive the holidays and stick to your exercise and diet. Looking at them and the research, I’ve narrowed down the suggestions to just three tips. Keep it simple and remember these three things: … Continue reading
Friends can be a key part to your exercise program. Friends help you stick with your goals, and it is often more fun to workout with friend. There are two main reasons to exercise with friends. #1. Accountability When you … Continue reading
Don’t have time to workout? Here are two tips for fitting in fitness. Start small Do 5 minutes a day. You can squeeze 5 minutes of brisk walking into your busy schedule. If you can’t, you might need to seriously … Continue reading
Even the best athletes forget from time to time that having fun can be essential to their success. When there is pressure on you to perform week in and week out, it’s easy to get forget that you’re here for … Continue reading
There are many apps out there to help you on your weight loss journey. Here are three free apps that I recommend. Click on the links to check them out and choose one to track your progress. #1 Weight Watchers Mobile This … Continue reading