We all know that a good night’s sleep is important to overall health and wellbeing. Of course, most of us don’t realize just how important it is until we’re suddenly deprived of it (like, say, when a new baby shows up). As a health-conscious family, we like to make sure we eat a healthy diet, …
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We’re self-improvement junkies. That means we’re always on the lookout for great books, videos, shows, and of course web content to keep us focused and motivated. Of course, with the popularity of motivational content these days, sorting through the mess to find a few gems of wisdom can be a real pain. These are Steve’s …
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We’re all on a quest to find the things in life that will make us happy, healthy, and fulfilled. For most of us, we seem to keep looking for external sources of joy: that one thing to own that will make us complete, or that one supplement that will solve all of our health problems. …
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A while back, Buzzfeed ran up one of its longer but curiously more profound lists entitled “37 Things You’ll Regret When You’re Old.” Although littered with GIFs (as Buzzfeed tends to do), the actual list is worthy enough of attention. In fact, we’re posting the list with my own commentary here as “37 Things You’ll …
Nothing energizes you quite like a good night’s sleep. But let’s be realistic…sometimes that just doesn’t happen, and you need a little extra shot of awesomeness to get through the mid-morning slump and power your way into the afternoon. This post contains affiliate links. You’re under no obligation to order from them, but it helps …
As I sat there, already exhausted, I looked at the clock. 6:07. I’d been at this since 5:30. I looked at the chart again. I couldn’t even fathom the ridiculousness of doing that circuit again. The protocol called for one more round, but my brain; fogged with sweat and oxygen and fatigue and the laundry …
I love food. Unfortunately, like most people, I love all the wrong kinds of food. Don’t get me wrong. I really do love vegetables and fruit. Healthy food is great, and I actually do like the way most of it tastes. But realistically, my desert island pantry would be stocked with chocolate chip cookies, potato chips (likely …
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It’s trendy. It’s full of phytonutrients. And it’s probably a waste of money. Juicing has been a health nut hobby horse since Jack Lalane introduced it in the 70s. With the recent upswing in “detoxing,” it’s come to the forefront again as a major component in the battle against everything from the common cold to …
…a no-B.S. guide to surviving the program you signed up for. Like millions of people around the world, I’ve taken up a particular program to launch some weight loss for the new year. In my case, it has more to do with being a convenient starting point for a new calendar than the fact that …
