Many people made a promise this New Year to get in shape. However, it’s March and plenty of people still haven’t decided what to do about reaching their goal. Procrastination is common when it comes to getting fit, but the next popular mistake is making the wrong decision.

In the land of the free many Americans take freedom to the extreme. Although I am happy to practice many of the freedoms America offers, there are some freedoms that do more harm than good. The more freedom we have, the less we have to exercise self-control – and that can get you in big trouble.

Traveling can destroy a diet if your not careful. Traveling can be tough for dieters. Convenience store junk food, the infamous airline snack box and combo meals all add up to a diet disaster.

Someone once asked me if I knew of anything that would help get rid of cellulite. I am proud to say I do! My answer isn’t a cream nor is it a complicated surgical procedure. My solution is something that has been around for years – diet and exercise. Surprised?

I recently got a letter from a guy who was discouraged about his muscle development. When going over his program his issue became apparent. He didn’t quite understand what his body required to change.

When weight training, is it better to do low reps and high weight or high reps and lower weight? This is one of the most popular questions floating around health clubs today. Although an athletes exercise program might be very different from a weight loss program, there is one thing they should have in common: both their workouts should be challenging.

Getting results takes time, but people often spend too much time on things that don’t matter and too little time on the things that matter most. Here are 3 simple steps to help you make your time and energy count.

Over time, poor posture allows the lower digestive system to push out on those relaxed muscles causing them to stretch outward. Sit-ups, crunches and tummy-tightening exercises tighten loose muscles to help support organs and splint the spine.

There’s nothing like a little knee pain to make you feel old and out of shape. Ironically, it is normally when you are trying to get in shape that you discover these little annoyances.

We all know that using correct posture is beneficial to the body, but have you ever thought about the difference it makes in your appearance? My middle sister has the worst posture. She walks around shuffling her feet, knees slightly...

“I tried every diet in the book. I tried some that weren’t in the book. I tried eating the book. It tasted better than most of the diets.” When I think of Dolly's quote...

Some people just can’t stay away from the scale. Others are convinced there is a magnetic force that draws them to the wicked device. No matter how hard they try to avoid it, all the sudden they are standing on the evil machine staring down at the display waiting for the verdict.

Most people are overwhelmed when it comes to dieting. So much so, many would just prefer to be told what to do. That’s why diets are so tempting. Regimented diets tell you what to eat so you don’t have to think.

We all experience an occasional slump where we feel sluggish, unmotivated, depressed or plain out tired. If this is you, it's time to sit down and evaluate your situation. Here are some common complaints and tips to help you through a fitness slump.

I think we’ve all heard the saying before, “Once on the lips, forever on the hips”. Although it may just seem like a catchy saying, I believe there is some truth behind it. I’m not talking about the actual placement of the weight going to the hips, but the truth behind the comparison. I’m referring to the short amount of time you actually enjoy the food compared to the long amount of time it seems to stick with us.