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Lessons not learned have a habit of re-presenting themselves—at the worst possible time. I like to joke that God puts a pebble in my path to get my attention. If that doesn’t work, I get a rock to trip over. If that doesn’t alert me, a boulder soon appears headed in my direction. Only after I’ve been run over do I ask myself the question: what lesson am I supposed to...

Valentine’s Day was five months ago and the chocolates are long gone. Still I’m pre-occupied with love, specifically how we nurture and take care of ourselves—or don’t. I have more than a passing interest in the subject since the scale is up six pounds. Apparently, losing weight is a different skill than maintaining. Just when I thought I could relax, it’s back to the...

A lot of what I thought was aging (feeling tired, stiffness, headaches, joint pain and depression) was nothing of the sort. Instead, I was suffering from surplus body fat and sustained inactivity. Why, if the refrigerator hadn’t been 20 feet from the sofa, I wouldn’t have gotten any exercise at all. Along comes Dr. Henry S. Lodge who confirms in his book, Younger...

This Swedish video hilariously demonstrates getting fit is fun. Enjoy, then pass the video and...

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Will You Help Me Become Friends with My Body?This letter came to me...

Yes, according to researcher Diane L. McKay, PhD, who reported her findings in the February...

Our national girth is no longer expanding--we've reached a plateau. What trends are creating the...

Maybe it’s easy for athletes, but for most of us, being fit is an ongoing battle. With aging,...

Tired of contradictory strategies for losing weight? Eat low-fat? Eat no-fat? Eat low-carb and...

Are You Ready for the New Year? Do You Suffer from the No Time Syndrome? Excuses for not...