“Never give up on something you really want.” – Anon Remember, failure doesn’t come from falling down, it comes from not getting up. You will be challenged, you will be tested, you may even get discouraged from time to time but always find hope in knowing that your time WILL come, as long as you […]
Success at anything requires focus and discipline, this is especially true when it comes to developing healthy eating habits. Here are 5 ways to help you grow towards a healthier lifestyle: Always eat breakfast: Eating a balanced breakfast within 30-60 minutes after waking up helps start your metabolism for the day. It can also prevent […]
“One man’s opinion does not have to become your reality.” – Les Brown Don’t let negative opinions distract you from your greatness. Remember, self-confidence is the key to success because in order to accomplish anything, you must first BELIEVE that you can.
There’s no doubt that exercise is important for weight loss but taking a break is also important, especially when it comes to building muscle. Many people think that the “magic” happens when you’re lifting weights or exercising intensely, however, your muscles actually grow when you’re resting. From Self.com: “You always have to remember that when you’re working […]
“Discipline is the foundation upon which all success is built.” – Jim Rohn Don’t let distractions kill your dream. Instead, continue to remind yourself of why you started. Whether you are working towards building your own business, trying to go back to school, lose weight, get out of debt or anything in between, always remember […]
If you’re on a weight loss journey, it can be easy to get obsessed with the number on the scale. I see so many people get discouraged when the scale ticks upwards, especially when they are following their fitness plan. However, the scale doesn’t always tell the full story when it comes to fitness progress. This […]
“Resentment is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die.” – Author Unknown Holding a grudge hurts you more than the person who did you wrong. Remember forgiveness is not about the other person, it is designed to help YOU heal. When you let go of pain from the past, you invite […]
When it comes to weight loss, the place people want to lose the most is in their stomach. There are tons of recommendation and “quick fixes” when it comes to losing belly fat, but if you want a permanent solution, you need to adjust your habits. First of all, I wholeheartedly agree that abs are […]
“The only time you should look down on someone is when you are helping them get up.” – Jesse Jackson If you see a person who is down and out, don’t be so quick to judge. Sometimes the best way to help is to offer more compassion and less criticism.
From fatigue to depression, vitamin b-12 is a great supplement to deal with a wide range of bodily deficiencies and can also aid with weight loss. Here are the Top 5 Benefits of Vitamin B12: It is needed to convert carbohydrates into glucose in the body, thus leading to energy production and a decrease in fatigue and […]
As the mom of a teenage son who has autism, I sometimes worry about how the world will accept him once he becomes an adult. Although he is very self-sufficient, the potential of him being taken advantage of and teased by people who don’t understand his condition really concerns me. These fears were heightened after I […]
Princess Modupe Ozolua from the Benin Kingdom, Nigeria stopped by to talk about her efforts to help victims of terrorist attacks. She gave her detailed account of how women are children are suffering at the hands of Boko Haram and what we can do to help. What is the mental state of the survivors, how […]