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Having Trouble Getting Motivated To Exercise? Here Are Some Tips.
If you can't seem to get motivated to exercise, this article is for you! Here are some tips to boost your motivation.
Decision Fatigue Can Prevent You From Achieving Your Fitness Goals. Here’s How To Achieve Them Anyway
Each of your daily decisions saps your mental energy and can make it harder to follow through on your exercise plans. There is something you can do. Learn more.
How I Finish My Runs, Even When I Want To Stop
Getting to the end of a hard run, I sometimes want to stop. Here are my strategies to keep going and finish strong.
Set Small Goals To Get Big Results
Don't get impatient and try to do too much, too soon. Small goals are the key!
How To Use Your Strengths To Achieve Your Fitness Goals
You already have everything you need to achieve your fitness goals. You just need to know how to tap into it!
How To Reward Yourself For Sticking To Your Fitness Plans
It's a good idea to reward yourself for exercising, but most people do it the wrong way.
How To Break An Unhealthy Habit
It's not easy to break a bad habit. Instead, try these tips to turn an unhealthy habit into a healthy one.
Simple Changes That Can Help You Achieve Your Goals: The Power Of Your Environment
Instead of focusing on motivation and willpower, make it easy for yourself to achieve your goals by changing your environment.
The "I'll Start Tomorrow" Mindset Holds You Back. Here's How To Change It.
When you decide to improve your health, start today! Here's a simple mindset shift for getting out of the "I'll start tomorrow" mentality.
Break The Start/Stop Cycle And Actually Stick To Exercise!
If you're always stopping and starting your exercise program, this article is for you!
Why You Struggle With Overeating And What You Can Do About It
Overeating is a big problem. It's also complicated. Here are some reasons why you might overeat and what to do about them.
Forget The All Or Nothing Approach. Small Steps Are The Key To Lasting Results!
"When you aim for all or nothing, you usually get nothing." Stop the all or nothing approach and learn a better way to approach your health goals for long-term results.
How To Stop Making Excuses And Start Achieving Your Goals!
Do you have health and fitness goals but find yourself making excuses instead of following through? Here’s some advice for dealing with an excuse habit.
How to Stop Falling Off The Fitness Wagon
Stop "falling off the wagon"! A simple mindset shift to help you stay on track and achieve your goals permanently.
Want To Be More Active? Build An Active Self-Identity.
If you want to exercise more, the key is to start thinking of yourself as an exerciser. This article explains why that's so important and how to get it done.
Are You Really Ready To Make A Change?
If you've tried and failed to make healthy changes before, you may not have been ready. Find out what it takes to make a change so you can set yourself up for success.
How You Think About Exercise Matters: What “Counts” As Exercise
We are bombarded with messages about how exercise can help us lose weight and get the body we want by burning calories and sculpting our muscles.
How to Form a Foundation of Strength: Practice Quality Movement
It's so important to focus on your form during your exercises and not simply go through the motions.
How Taking Control of Your Exercise Choices Can Help You Become a Consistent Exerciser
If you're going to stick to exercise, it's important that you like it. But what if you don't naturally like to exercise? There is hope! Find out how you can enjoy your exercise a little more with a simple mindset shift.
All Diets Are Pretty Much The Same, And You Don't Need A Diet Anyway
The diet industry wants you to buy books and diet programs. Here's why you don't need to do that, and still be healthy and lose weight.