I had committed to doing this and I wasn't going to back down. But why was I dreading it so much? I had committed to taping a one hour radio show wearing a 120-pound weight vest. I wanted to describe firsthand what I was experiencing as far as the limitations...

Did you know that only about 12 percent of New Year's resolutions are kept after the one year mark? A resolution to lose weight is by far one of the most common. Early in January, the YMCA and other gyms will be brimming with well-intentioned "resolutionists" working hard...

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we begin the long, tumultuous road to the holidays. We now give ourselves permission to indulge... or at least place ourselves in denial of our usual constraints.

For many people, Thanksgiving is their favorite holiday. Not because it's the time for family or...

The American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) defines substance dependence as having the following characteristics:

1. Persistence of use despite problems related to the use of the substance
2. Compulsive and repetitive use
3. Craving
4. Withdrawal

Can we classify...

Most of us are always looking for new recipes. Well here's one you can't afford to miss. It might take longer to bake, but it's worth every minute. Try it right at home:

The recipe for a healthy life

We all know that exercise makes us feel better; it relieves our stress, we sleep better, we have more energy, and it clears out our minds of negativity. So why then, do people lose interest in working out so quickly? Why do people abandon their routines and go back to...

Do you know what a bento box is? It's a Japanese lunch box that has many compartments. Different foods can be placed in each compartment so that they fit in neatly, do not overlap and never touch each other. I often think that, as a society, we want ideas about...

Thinking about posting your weight loss goals and updates on Facebook? What a great idea. You can instantly give yourself some virtual accountability. You can keep a daily journal that tracks your weight loss triumphs and setbacks. Seems like a no brainer, right? Wrong! Be careful, "caveat emptor" (let the...

U.S. obesity rates are on the rise as 36 states saw a 25 percent increase over the last year, reports a 2010 survey conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These startling obesity numbers show no signs of slowing down, making it crucial to understand...