Trying to convince a woman not to obsess over the number on the scale is like pulling teeth. Thanks to the media, it’s far too ingrained in our psyches. It’s the way we’ve been taught to judge ourselves, our figures and progress in our weight loss efforts. Even BMI measurement, the medical hallmark for whether we’re overweight or not, is based on weight. We women tend use this number on the scale to doubt ourselves …
It’s the Tuesday after Labor Day, and we’re back to work and back to ‘normal’ life after a great long weekend. The LAST long weekend of summer! Sigh… Many women choose the day after Labor Day to renew their fitness and diet goals. It’s actually one of three dates during the year that women make fitness ‘resolutions’. After Labor Day, immediately following New Years and usually around the first of May, many of us tell …
When we think of vacation, many of us think about kicking back, relaxing, eating whatever we please and laying by the pool with piña colada in hand. Sounds pretty fabulous, but it can be a recipe for packing on the pounds and falling out of good habits! For those of us with kids, the only vacation we might know is an action and calorie-packed few days at Disney! If the above describe your idea of …
We’ve ALL been there. For whatever reason, some days we just aren’t feeling it. It might be that we’re a little tired, a little distracted or maybe a little down in the dumps. Whatever the reason is, some days it can be difficult getting yourself to the gym (or your home workout space). We’ve also had the experience of both possible outcomes. You do your workout and feel better afterward, even if maybe you didn’t …
