Small Steps for Success

With the start of the New Year, many people will be making their New Year Revolution. Being more physically active, losing weight, and getting “healthy” are pretty popular resolutions among Americans. You may notice that as a result fitness centers are jam-packed, and grocery store carts are being packed to the max with fresh fruits and vegetables. But for many, this new resolution only lasts for a short while.  If you are one who does stick to your goals, you will see that by the end of February the gym isn’t as busy, and the grocery carts you walk by have more of the cookies and chips and less produce. This year try taking smaller steps to help you stick to your resolution. Instead of starting off the year with a completely different lifestyle you are accustomed to, try making just one or two small changes. After those new changes become habits, make another small change. Before you know it, your “new changes” will become habits, and your New Year Resolution will no longer be a “resolution”, but a “lifestyle”!

Check out the Today Show’s, Joy Bauer,  tips and tricks for making small changes towards your New Year Resolution:

http://todayhealth.today.com/_news/2012/12/28/16216297-make-your-new-years-resolution-stick-think-small?lite

Tis the Season for Holiday Cheer!

With so many holiday parties and activities this time of year, it’s easy to let your waist wander. Check out this link below for some more tips and tricks to help keep the weight from adding on!

http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/news/news/national/for-the-holidays-spread-mirth-not-girth/nTSpT/

Colorado…the least obese and least sedentary State!

According to news from ABC, Colorado takes the lead of all 50 states for having the fewest people considered obese, as well as the least amount of sedentary folk. Vermont, the great Green Mountain State, ranks number one for the overall most healthy state. Colorado’s not too far behind, taking 11th place for the overall most healthy state. Check out this link below for more details…Rock on CO!

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/health/2012/12/11/vermont-tops-list-of-healthiest-states/

It’s Not The Turkey Making You Tired Afterall

Many of you may have heard that turkey is the culprit for making you tired after eating your Thanksgiving meal. Well, its not really the turkey- its the whole meal! Generally speaking, most Americans tend to overeat on Thanksgiving. The combination of excess calories and alcohol (for those who choose to imbibe) are the main reason we tend to feel so tired after feasting. So this year, instead of rushing to living room after dinner is over to claim the best nap spot- head outside. Go for a brisk walk with your friends and family, and leave the zzz’s behind!

Check out this article from pennlive.com for more information on the link between the turkey dinner, and the nap on the couch afterwards!

http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2012/11/thanksgiving_dinner_does_trypt.html