Why Haven’t You Reached Your Goals?


Written on June 27, 2024 - 9:47 pm | by Terra

That’s why I recently began changing the word “goal” to “promise” to make it more emotionally charged. My rationale was that if I made a promise to myself—even a very small one—I’d be much more inclined to keep it.

(The same thing happens when you change the word “time” to “life”. So, “I don’t have the time for that” becomes “I don’t have the life for that.” Much more powerful.)

For instance, one of my goals is to keep this blog updated with helpful, hopefully entertaining material about fitness and lifestyle from my perspective. Now, that’s a good goal. But

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Tags: Why, Why Reached

Cellulite Reduction


Written on June 24, 2024 - 8:04 pm | by EmmyW

Cellulite, ewwww. As unappealing as it looks most women have it, at least a little bit of it. Another unfair woman thing, you say? Unfortunately, yes.

The reason why cellulite is more apt to strike the female species is because the female fat is stored differently than the male fat. The men in your life have connective tissues with fat storage units that perform diagonally. The women have connective tissues that are vertical, structured like a honeycomb.

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Tags: Cellulite, Cellulite Reduction

4 Foods I’ll (Almost) Never Eat Again


Written on June 23, 2024 - 5:52 pm | by Terra

Well, yeah, that’s kind of a no-brainer, right? We all know the high amounts of sugar, fat, and sub-par ingredients aren’t doing anything for our health or our six-packs, but let me ask you a question: how many times have you had fast food in the past month? (Yes, Subway is fast food, too. And, no, it’s not really a “healthy” alternative. Processed meats, bread, cheese, and the occasional vegetable does not constitute a high-quality meal.)

Despite our knowledge of all the “bad things” that are in fast food, most of us still find ourselves at the drive-through after a night of drinking.

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Toning Shoes: Can Shoes Tone Your Butt and Legs?


Written on June 23, 2024 - 7:30 am | by EmmyW

Can a pair of shoes help you burn more calories, tone your butt, banish cottage cheese thighs, and curb joint pain?

Rocker sole shoes started as more of a specialty shoe for people with diabetes or ankle problems, but they are increasingly marketed as toning shoes. Masai Group International has sold the Masai Barefoot Technology (MBT) brand for years. Now, many shoe companies are getting in on the game. Sketchers has an ever-expanding arsenal of Shape-Ups shoes including a pair made especially for gym workouts and another for running 5Ks or 10Ks.

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Tags: Butt, Butt Legs