We’ve learned a lot in the last 36 years or so, and that includes the fact that sit-ups do absolutely nothing to get rid of belly fat. You’ll build abdominal muscles of steel, but the stubborn blubber on top of them will remain a part of you.

A close friend recently reported to me that her doctor was concerned that her blood pressure was slightly elevated.  He was quick to recommend medication, but my friend said, “I think if I just lose some weight, I’ll be fine,” so the doctor agreed to let her try.  This is where it gets juicy.

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you probably appreciate how important vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids are to your health and life.  But there is another type of nutrient that you might not even know about...but it has just as much if not more of an impact on your health as all the others!

Most people know darn well that nutritious foods are important.  But the problem is that there are sneaky little excuses that pop up and prevent you from eating as healthy as you should.  Let’s look at 6 of the most common excuses for a bad diet, and see how you can blast through them and get on the road to a healthier (and slimmer) YOU!

While the subjects of people's New Year's resolutions can run the gamut, far and away, the most common are related to health.  Unfortunately, many people are doomed before they start because they have an instant gratification mindset.  Sure, they want to feel better, have more energy, get in shape or lose weight.  But if it all doesn’t happen by January 15^th, they’re done!

The holidays are upon us and that means many people will grow to hate their bathroom scale even more than usual. Lo and behold, the holiday eating pounds can begin creeping on again this year!  But it doesn’t have to be that way!  Holiday weight gain does not have to be a given.  You CAN sail through the holidays, enjoy yourself and maintain your weight—it’s easier than you think.