The power of small changes to make big results
Morning routines help you start off the day with the right vibe. They ground you and make you feel full of energy for what’s to come next. Having a morning routine that suits your needs and schedules is an excellent way to get the most out of your day. But how to go about designing…
Several people want to get rid f their drinking habit, but despite knowing all its detrimental effects on health, many struggle to hold themselves accountable for this habit. This post discusses five useful tips on how you can cut alcohol out of your life. Read on for an actionable list of steps to get rid…
Sugar has been proved to have several negative effects on health. You can gain excess fat, feel full without adding any form of nutritional value to your diet, and gain those extra inches around your tummy that will take you ages and hours of working out to lose. It has also been known to hamper…
Here’s what Miles Cook, author of Sobering Thoughts: One Man’s Journey to Sobriety, has to say about beating his addiction: “Whilst searching for different methods of accountability online I came across coach.me. I’d been toying with the idea of Skype hypnosis and alcohol counseling. I couldn’t yet bring myself to admit my addiction to someone’s face,…
1. Start by walking Many people fail at sticking to their running goals is because they expect too much from their bodies. They believe they will start today and run 10 miles in a single day. This is not only unrealistic but also a sure-fire way to set yourself up for your failure. To get into…
1. Shift your bedtime a few hours earlier Getting up early might seem like such a chore, but sleeping early is much easier. Shift your bedtime a few hours earlier and see the magic for yourself. This will train your body to wake up early. If you go to bed late each day, forcing yourself to…
“Meditation is like defragging my personal hard drive. If I don’t meditate, everything is slower. If I do meditate, I think and feel more clearly throughout the day no matter what the task.” Derek Flanzraich is the founder and CEO of health media website Greatist, which aims to be your top source of health information on the…
Coffee can be a healthy part of your diet. Studies show that drinking coffee every day lowers your risk for diseases including heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers, but some bad coffee break habits can minimize the benefits. If you’re thinking of getting an espresso machine rental for your coffee needs, here are some bad…
Chia is all the craze and for good reason: this simple seed packs a nutritional punch. One serving will help you reach your daily vitamin intake; chia seed are chockfull of omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, iron, magnesium, vitamin C, and potassium and have twice as much fiber as flaxseeds (per ounce). But what can you…
We just finished a very successful four-week trial of the the 4-Hour Body diet with several thousand participants. 84% of people who stuck to the program lost weight and the average weight loss was 8.6 pounds. These numbers are very strong. The diet is based on developing a few key habits: Slow-carb diet (no processed carbs…