Dear Diary: Belief & Power

Written on January 11, 2012 at 10:00 AM, by Robyn

Have you ever thought how strong belief can be?  As we can see from above, (read last weeks Dear Diary)we base our beliefs on past experiences and judgments.  Beliefs can strangely influence us. Read more…

Food for Thought – How to NOT Overeat for the Holidays

Written on December 12, 2011 at 5:45 AM, by Robyn

I don’t have the time to eat right!

More often then not, this is the single biggest complaint I hear. But, for the holidays, somehow, we manage to not only find the time to eat, but over eat, and not only not eat right, make repeatedly poor choices. Read more…

Fitness Tip – Defy Your Desk Job

Written on August 24, 2011 at 8:15 AM, by Robyn

More and more occupations require workers to sit in front of a computer for 6 or more hours. And that lack of movement Read more…

Get to the Bottom of Your Weight Gain

Written on August 10, 2011 at 7:00 AM, by Robyn

Why are the numbers on your scale climbing?

That is a valid and often frustrating question. And the answer isn’t always sweet and simple.

“Any change in your life circumstances can produce changes in eating and exercise, which leads to weight gain,” stated Edward Abramson, Ph.D., professor emeritus of psychology at California State University, author of Emotional Eating.  Read more…

13 Reasons to Exercise

Written on August 3, 2011 at 8:00 AM, by Robyn

Let’s face it, some days you just don’t feel like exercising.

You get too busy, too stressed and quite simply too tired.

Here’s a list of 13 of the top reasons to exercise. Pull out this list and read it when you’re having one of those days. Read more…

Grill Your Way to Lean

Written on July 20, 2011 at 8:50 AM, by Robyn

Grilling is the most popular pastime of summer.

While outdoor cookouts are a great opportunity to relax and visit with friends and family, did you know that the average barbecue meal exceeds 1500 calories? That’s almost an entire day’s worth of calories in one meal.

That type of eating will do some serious damage to your waist over the course of the summer. Read more…

5 Obstacles to Fitness Success

Written on June 29, 2011 at 10:00 AM, by Robyn

You want to be fit. You know how much you should weigh. You know your ideal pant size. You can even picture how great those skinny jeans will look.

So why aren’t you living life in your ideal body? Read more…