Dr. Phil’s Control Issues – Part 2

The problem with Dr. Phil’s division of chance and external locus of control (explained here yesterday) is that there are too many examples that fall in the gray area. Is your metabolism just a card you were dealt (chance)? Is … Continue reading →

Dr. Phil’s Control Issues – Part 1

Part of taking stock of your thinking patterns and how they may or may not be helping you achieve your goals can be identifying your “locus of control.” Dr. Phil mentions “locus of control” on his website, but I think … Continue reading →

Bikram Yoga 101

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be putting the spotlight on some of the most popular forms of yoga. Since there are so many different styles of yoga to choose from, educating yourself on what they are all about will … Continue reading →

The Ultimate 3 Day Workout

Working out can be rather boring and monotonous. I have designed a three day exercise plan that provides you with a total body and cardiovascular workout. This workout consists of super-sets, combination lifts, and cardiovascular movements. This workout is designed to increase the … Continue reading →

Honey Will Have You Breathing Easier

As someone who suffers from allergies and asthma (even though whatever is causing my allergies is still a mystery to me), this news is intriguing: A new study from the University of Ottawa shows that honey can be effective in … Continue reading →

Guest Blog: Preventing Freshman 15 in a S.N.A.P.

Carla Birnberg, MizFit, educates (and entertains) the masses with no-frills exercise tips, trend-alerts and real-world lifestyle design. You can find her musings daily at www.MizFitonline.com. Freshman fifteen.  Chances are you need no further definition to know precisely what I’m referring … Continue reading →

Count Calories with the Fitbit

These days, it seems like everything is being touched and altered by the technology wave. And when it comes to staying fit, the technology breakthrough’s have been no short of awesome. It used to be that the only way to … Continue reading →

Importance of Sleep for Good Health

Sleep plays an important role in our daily lives and I am going to go into detail about why we need a good night’s rest. Sleep is a necessity for good health and a good metabolism. Our bodies are designed to sleep … Continue reading →