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“There’s a lesson behind every mistake.” – M.T. Collins Experience is the best teacher and we gain experience from making mistakes. If you mess up, don’t dwell on it, learn from it. Mistakes have the power to turn you into something better than you were before.

When it comes to losing weight, carbs are often seen in a bad light. However, you don’t have to deprive yourself of carbohydrates to lose weight. As a matter of fact, strategically timing WHEN you eat your carbs can actually help with burning more fat. According to bodybuilding.com, the best time to eat carbs are […]

“Mistakes are proof that you are trying.” – Author Unknown Every error is designed to make you wiser and stronger, so don’t beat yourself up when you make a mistake. Instead, pay attention to where you fell short so you can come back stronger.

While there are many foods that lead to weight gain, there are others that do the opposite. If you want to burn more fat, try adding these foods to your diet to give your metabolism a natural boost: Whole grains – foods like oatmeal and brown rice are rich in fiber and your body burns […]

By now, the importance of drinking water has probably been drilled into your head. Not only does it keep you hydrated and flushes out toxins, it helps increase energy levels, and aids with weight loss. Learn more about the benefits of water and how much you should drink daily HERE.

“Whoever is trying to pull you down is already beneath you.” – Author Unknown Don’t lose sleep over someone who is trying to hold you back. Sometimes people want to see you fail because THEY can’t succeed. People only rain on your parade because they’re jealous of your sun and tired of their shade.

“Your level of success is determined by your level of discipline.” – Author Unknown Remember, discipline is the bridge between goals and reality. Don’t let short cuts and laziness distract you from being great. If you stay focused, discipline will lead you to accomplishing the things you want.

If there are gaps in the nutrients you should be receiving from the food you eat, taking a daily multivitamin is a great way to supplement for anything you might be missing. Dr. Frank Lipman lists a multivitamin among his “Everyday Fab Four” supplements that we should take everyday. Benefits of taking a multivitamin include: […]

“The expert in anything was once a beginner.” – Author Unknown Remember, you don’t have to be great to get started but you do have to get started to be great. The more you work at something, the better you’ll get.

If sprints, burpees and P90X is too advanced for you, here are some ideas to help you ease into getting into shape. The following exercises are recommended by Medical Daily for newcomers to fitness who may be overweight or obese: Walking – Slow walking burns extra calories for those carrying around extra weight because they […]

So, the waiter brought out that big plate of pasta, your “intentions” were to save half for later but you ended up eating the WHOLE thing. On top of that, you ordered desert. This is a familiar scenerio for so many people who are trying to stick to a diet. Although you may be full of […]

“Don’t count the days, make the days count.” – Muhammad Ali Time is something that we will never get back. Don’t get so caught up in “killing time” that you neglect the present. Instead, make the most of every moment you are blessed to live.