There's still a lot that is unknown about motivation because there are an infinite number of variables. But there's also a lot that isn't so mysterious anymore. What trips people up when starting a diet or trying to get regular exercise is often the same kind of things that get in the way of achieving any goal. This series is designed primarily to answer the call from so many people who ask, "How can I stay motivated to lose weight?" or "How can I finally stick to a diet?" or even, "How can I … [Read more...]

Well, it was bound to happen sooner or later, and now it's come down to this. As if starting a new diet and sticking with it isn't usually hard enough, now it's time to talk about the "E" word. I know, I know, exercise is about as much fun as a root canal, right? Not so fast! Perhaps we've all been mislead? Maybe there's a better strategy for exercise, just like there is for starting a diet. In fact, there is! But before I jump into this, I want to put exercise in its proper context. Exercise … [Read more...]