As the cooler weather makes way for a spot of sunshine, you can’t help but feel invigorated. The temperature change encourages you to get out and about, and exercising outdoors no longer becomes such a chore. Just like you do with your home or your wardrobe, use the extra motivation to spring clean your diet, focusing on healthy eating and breaking old habits. When you feel good, eat fresh and exercise more, weight loss occurs naturally.

When you are in the process of losing weight, it is so easy to have a love/hate relationship with your body. But loving yourself as you are during your weight loss program – at every size – is important. In fact, self-love is at the center of your decision to be the healthiest and fittest you possible. Don’t let those negative thoughts get you down. You are more than your weight or your dress size - much more. Remember that you are ALWAYS worth the effort.

When you see how much fit and healthier you are from eating a proper diet, then it is only natural you want to encourage your family to eat healthy too. But sometimes those habits can be hard to break! And what about fussy kids? How are they going to handle a healthier lifestyle? Here are some tips to help make the transition easier for both you and your family.

Low fat and low-carb cooking does not have to be dull or boring. Healthy and nutritious can still mean flavorful and delicious, especially when you use these cooking tips to maximize the taste and boost your weight loss efforts. Much of it will come down to your preferred choice of cooking methods. Use fresh ingredients where possible and opt for a wide variety of colorful vegetables, fresh cuts of meat and an abundance of herbs and spices.

Sipping on a glass of fresh fruit or vegetable juice is indeed refreshing. It is possible, however, to have too much of a good thing. Fresh juice can be very high in sugar, even as much as a can of soda or other sweetened beverages in some cases. It is not a low calorie alternative by any stretch of the imagination, and some vegetables like carrots and beets are best to be avoided altogether. Drinking juice on a daily basis can play havoc with your weight loss plans.

It hardly seems a week has passed after the celebration of the New Year before Valentine’s Day chocolates start to hit the shelf. And for those trying hard to stick to their weight loss program, these can be difficult days. They seem to be dotted up every aisle, in every store and unfortunately, don’t plan on going away anytime soon. There are however some things that you can do to avoid these chocolates. Here are our top tips to survive Valentine’s Day.

You probably know by now that your soda is loaded with sugar. Classic soda is a favorite, not only for the caffeine but also for the sugar it contains. Thankfully for your weight loss goal, there are many better ways to satisfy the need for caffeine or some satisfying bubbles while staying away from drinks with a high sugar content that will derail your diet.

While many people want to lose 10-15 pounds to look better or to fit in their old clothes, there are some very compelling health reasons to lose the weight as well. Coupling these appearance and health reasons can be a great way to motivate you to lose weight and maintain a healthier lifestyle. The short-term benefit is always the fun new outfits and the compliments from friends, but being healthier and more active always pays off in helping you live a longer and healthier life.

When a new year begins, we are so full of optimism and excitement. However, this quickly fades, and we return almost immediately to our old patterns. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Here are five tips to keep you organized regarding your weight loss regime and motivated all year round for a healthier way of life.

Most of us have two very important goals in our lives: staying healthy and living well. Developing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle is the key to achieving these goals. One good thing about achieving good health and wellness is that it’s never too late to start. Even if you have spent the past several years eating poorly, not exercising, and/or abusing substances, you can turn things around. All you need to do is get started and never look back. Are you ready to start on the journey to good health and wellness? Read on to learn about three main areas you should begin focusing on today for a healthier tomorrow – and beyond.