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Featured Weekly Tips

MENTAL WELLNESS: “Soul Food” by Golda

The Truth About Willpower

Don't let the concept of willpower disempower you any longer! This week, discover the true nature of willpower, and learn its big secret: willpower is not real, and if it were, you'd have lots of it. Stop judging yourself for your “lack” of willpower, and start loving the way your body communicates with you! The more you appreciate the communication, the more clearly you will hear its wisdom.

NUTRITION: “Feed Your Life” by Catherine

To Dairy or Not to Dairy?

This week explore the benefits of eating foods for strong bones. You may be surprised that all dairy is not created equally, and that we can get calcium from foods that don't give us that "milk mustache." This week, try getting "raw milk," which is unpasteurized, or enjoy eating foods that contain calcium other than dairy (like leafy greens, beans, whole grains, nuts, olive oil).

FITNESS: “Fitness For All” by Andrew

Maximize Movement Enjoyment

This week start yourself down the right path and schedule your movement. If it was a class or something that you do with friends, sign up officially and put the class on your calendar. If it's something that you will be doing on your own, make sure to take the time out of your week to do it by adding the activity to your calendar. Make your movement a habit.

Blog Topics, Resources and Forums

A Weight Loss Insinuation that Pissed me Off

Uh Oh - It's Fat-Hating! My Boycott Experiment

Word of the Week: Appreciation, by Jay

When was the last time you told someone how much he or she means to you? When was the last time someone told you how much he or she appreciates you? Words don’t cost a penny and yet they can change your day. Make others feel good by letting them know that you appreciate them.

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