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It seems as if just about everyone either wants—or needs—to lose weight these days. From young people to senior citizens, we all seem to be struggling with staying within our weight comfort zone. But it may be more about our society and what’s happening around us than about us [...]

Ah, fall…. The leaves are turning, the air is cooling, and pumpkin-spiced everything abounds. In Phoenix, fall isn’t the beginning of a long hibernation; here, it’s our coming-out time. We do fall cleaning instead of spring cleaning, and we’re outside much more for months of festivals. During this time [...]

When it comes to midlife, a woman’s changesare usually associated with hormones—menopause—while men are slapped with the “midlife crisis" label. But is this really fair? Don’t men undergo hormonal changes during their 50s just as women do? Male menopause, jokingly referred to as “manopause," can be as significant as [...]

Divorce is distressing. Even if it was your choice, the upheaval to your life causes a load of stress. You could be left feeling all kinds of emotions, from angry, cynical, and bitter to sad, lonely, and depressed. But there’s no reason to wallow for long, and you can [...]

While other parts of the country are battening down the hatches, we Arizonans are looking forward to cooler weather and prime wedding season. Whether you’re amping up to say “I do," you’re honored to be included as a member of the wedding party, or you are just going to [...]

A very important part of weight loss and a fitter life is eating clean and eating right. You may have heard the trend in the news about “eating clean," but what does that mean? Should you be washing your food? Seriously, what is everyone talking about? Defining Eating Clean [...]

They say that high school and college are the “glory days," and that was definitely true for me. But after my athletic career ended, my body didn’t respond the way it had in my youth. And that led to my being less than satisfied with my appearance. The Athlete [...]

Age is a funny thing. While our bodies grow older, our minds sometimes get stuck at a certain number or a certain place. Then we wake up and realize that we’re, well, old. And sometimes, that can be a challenge to deal with. Committed to Fitness When I was [...]

Are you spending hours in the gym working on core exercises to create chiseled abs—yet still aren’t seeing the results you want? While pumping iron and doing hundreds of situps can certainly help achieve the look you desire, that alone may not be enough. Let’s discuss some tips to [...]

Life can be stressful. Kids, money, work, significant other… It can all lead to stressful situations. Then you notice a gradual, or even sudden, weight gain, which has you stressed about a whole-new thing! There are several times when you keep working out, even rigorously, but still can’t seem [...]