“The best teacher is your last mistake” – Author Unknown There’s a lesson behind every mistake. Success requires you to acknowledge where you went wrong and make the necessary adjustments. Don’t dwell on your past mistakes. Instead, focus on ways to be better the next time around. The best teacher is your last mistake.

If your sweet tooth is causing you to pack on the extra pounds, here are some tips to help curve the cravings. Check out this insightful article from Body Ecology that explains why we crave sugar, and how it can be as addictive as cocaine. Also learn how to satisfy your sweet tooth naturally and […]

“Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishments.” – Anon Giving up guarantees failure and sometimes success is simply a matter of following through. When things get hard, that’s not the time to quit, but to persevere. Remember, winning requires focus and consistency.

“You don’t have to be great to start but you do have to start to be great” – Zig Ziglar Success is rooted in the decision to begin. Don’t just daydream about the life you want, take the first step. Even if you’re not the most experienced person, you will learn and grow along the […]

  On March 19th, I participated in my first NPC Figure Competition. I earned first place Novice Figure, Class A (5’1 and under), and first place in Open Figure, and Masters (35 and older) also in Class A. I was the smallest one up there but I represented for Team Petite! LOL! I plan to […]

When it comes to weight loss, there’s no “one size fits all.” Everyone lives a unique lifestyle and we each require a different amount of calories to help reach our fitness goals. Whether you want to lose, maintain or even gain weight, using a macronutrient calculator can help you maximize your results because it takes […]

“If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you.” – Author Unknown Your comfort zone is a nice place but nothing will ever grow there. Remember, progress requires you to push past the “easy.” If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you. Every obstacle is an opportunity to become better.

From adding more protein to your diet to making sure you stay active, there are many strategies that you can use to rid yourself of that stubborn belly fat. Check out these helpful tips from Prevention.com to get on the road to a flatter tummy.

“We rise by lifting others.” – Author Unknown Success is so much sweeter when you help others achieve the same. Don’t be selfish with your gifts. Remember we rise by lifting others. Take advantage of every opportunity to enhance to lives of the people around you!  

Achieving your weight loss goals has a lot to do with strategy. As you try different methods, you’ll learn how your body responds to certain foods and types of exercises. However, there are some general guidelines you should follow to maximize your fat loss. Check out these great tips on how properly timing your meals and […]

Actress Tisha Campbell-Martin stopped by Maria More‘s show and they connected on the topic of both having a child with autism: “As a mother of a child who had to go through specific struggles, you want the best for them, but when you get this particular diagnosis you have to retrain your brain to think […]