Many times we tend to think in terms of things we need to stop doing to be healthier. But healthier living is actually a combination of reducing less healthy actions and adding healthier habits. I try to make it more normal to eat fruits and veggies by setting weekly goals, packing my own snacks, and …
Hydrate to Lose Weight
Water is more important to life than any other nutrient. Staying hydrated also helps keep excess weight off. There are several things I try to do to ensure I stay hydrated. I carry water with me in my water bottle, and I’m deliberate about scheduling my water intake. You can improve your health through healthy …
Support Through Tough Times
There will be times when you encounter obstacles along the road on your journey toward better nutrition and health. The best way to deal with these obstacles is to anticipate and avoid them if you can, but if you can’t, it helps to have some support through it. The people and things around you can …
Work Smarter, Not Harder
James Clear is quoted as saying, “To make progress, you can either alter your environment or be stronger. The more disciplined your environment is, the less disciplined you need to be. Don’t swim upstream.” We can try as we may to muster up motivation and willpower, or we can understand that when given a choice, the …
People Like Us
“People like us do things like this.” That phrase is one that Seth Godin has written about a number of times before. It refers to the feeling of belonging, the association with a “tribe.” The people in our lives can either be positive influences or negative influences when it comes to meeting our goals. The …