The Psychological Perils of Lentil Chili

It's good, it's healthy... and it's deadly in bed . So for the second time in a few weeks I decided to make my new favorite dinn...

Beware of Using Exercise as a Weight Loss Tool

I started my tumultuous relationship with exercise 27 years ago.  In fact, it was my body building boyfriend who suggested I go to aerobics ...

Exercise Perscription for Mental Health

From improved memory and mood to increased alertness and focus, physical activity has amazing benefits to our mental health . Did you know t...

What happened to the runner's "hi"?

New Zealand created the "say hello project". This initiative asked everyone, on October 4, 2013 to say "hi" to 5 people ...

Is behaviour all about biology?

You see this fitness and weight-loss mythology everywhere.  It only leads to depression, self-loathing, and weight gain once the person does...

Is Body Acceptance Bullshit?

Thank you for this uplifting thought. Unfortunately, I don't know how to accept my body when I am exposed to media messages telling me t...

From Passion to Burnout

 So here's a story for ya....a couple of days ago I was fortunate enough to attend a day-long workshop on burnout.  Right before lunch...