5 Reasons Why Your Diet is Not Working

We've all been there: the many unsuccessful trips to the gym, the expensive bills at the health food store and that scale that simply will not budge. So what's the problem? According to a recent article in Prevention magazine, there may be other factors that are contributing to your weight loss troubles. Here are 5 reasons why you're losing more faith than weight... [Read more...]
Data Shows an Increase in Popularity & Acceptance of Cosmetic Plastic Surgeries

Cosmetic surgery may not be something you had ever thought of before, but this new data may change your mind. According to American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 13.8 million cosmetic surgery procedures were performed in 2011 across the United States. While keeping up with trends has never been a valid argument for anyone doing anything they’re uncomfortable... [Read more...]
PRIME Magazine Talks About Embracing the Empty Nest Life

As believers in the philosophy that aging is optional, we value idea of embracing life no matter what your situation may be. An article in the March 2012 issue of PRIME Magazine offers wonderful inspiration for those couples and single parents with an "empty nest." Here's an interesting piece of information: "According to research by Del Webb, 36 percent of... [Read more...]
Dieting Tips that Dispel Myths Inspired by Livestrong.com

Weight management is a goal that requires strategy and active efforts and should ultimately result in a lifetime of healthy living, not just a month of losing pounds. Jumping into weight loss with the latest crash diet may actually make you gain weight in the long-run, especially if you develop unhealthy habits in the process. From Livestrong.com, here are some... [Read more...]
Defeating Diet Downfalls: Social Situations & Being Too Nice

Was the greasy, junk food a bigger rival than a football team for you this past Super Bowl Sunday? It's events like these that remind us what an influence environment has on our eating habits. We can all admit to having ditched our diets to eat what our friends or family are eating. Whether it's too much concern about manners when someone prepares a dish for... [Read more...]



