When we think of changing or taking on a new challenge, we think about preparing our bodies and making external physical changes. But a very powerful yet often forgotten component of change is preparing yourself mentally. Everything starts in the mind. So it follows...
Why is it so hard to change, even when we really want to? It’s because we’re creatures of habit. Try switching your seat at the dining room table and you almost feel lost. If you ever visit a foreign country where they drive on the opposite side of...
NUTRITION LABEL Pay attention to the serving size, particularly to the number of servings contained in the food package. Then ask yourself, “How many servings am I consuming?” (e.g., half a serving, one serving, or more) In the sample above, one serving...
Is it possible to control your thoughts or control what seem to be natural emotions? The Greek sage and Stoic philosopher Epictetus (55–135 AD) says it beautifully: People are disturbed not by things that happen to them, but by the principles and opinions which they...
Living a healthy life begins with forming healthy habits. Optimum health and weight loss are not simply about nutrition and exercise. I believe that failure to keep to a diet is not a lack of willpower or motivation. If we ignore the mind-body connection, we cannot...
At a party with friends, it might seem totally innocent to grab a cup of soda for a nice mixed drink. But what if you buy a soda—or three, or four—every single day? “One soda every once in a while won’t kill you, but a significant daily intake will lead to health...
