Skinny-Teatox / Inspiration

As we head into 2016, many people will place losing weight at the top of their list for New Year’s resolutions and goals.

In fact, many people will place that at the top of their list again this year, having set that resolution in 2015, 2014, and maybe even for several years earlier.

The same goal popping up constantly (obviously) shows you have yet to achieve it, and the issue isn’t that you can’t, it’s that you haven’t properly identified what is holding you back. This year, before you make the same resolution again, take some time to look at what the reason may be for why you didn’t reach success last year, and what steps you can take to make sure that doesn’t happen again.

There is much buzz surrounding the waist trainers and corsets. It’s a new, and well received, way of reducing the waistline and helping tone your midsection. The main idea is to wear the corset/waist trainer during your workouts, and it’ll begin to help target those core muscles between your hips and ribcage.

Do you ever think about your adrenal glands? Probably not. But you probably should. Because those pesky pounds that don’t seem to be going anywhere with your fitness routine and healthy diet may indeed be hanging on because of adrenal related issues.

It’s easy to get off track over the holidays – lots of food, (both healthy and unhealthy), lots of eating opportunities, mixed with people you haven’t seen in a long time and someone who seems to endlessly refill your glass, even when you don’t ask for it.

So you’re ready to take the plunge and start running. Maybe even sign up for a race and reach your goal of running a half marathon. Before you can start your race training plan, you need to lay a solid foundation and reach a base level of fitness so you will be successful in your training and not get sick or injured. This is called base training.

By: Laura Peill – (Check out her blog Chronicles of Passion & Facebook)  

If you’re having time getting into a workout routine and finding something you can stick with consistently, maybe it’s time to look at not what you are doing for your workout, but when you are doing it.

Studies show pros and cons to working out in both the evening and the morning, but really, leading to no conclusive recommended time to get the heart rate up. Really, the best time is the time that is best for you, that you will stick with and that you enjoy the most.

Not sure what that is? Let’s compare workout times:

By: Laura Peill – (Check out her blog Chronicles of Passion & Facebook) 

It’s true: the cold weather is right around the corner. And some days, it feels like it has arrived already. If you’re in a cold climate, you know it means it’s time to dig out the boots, the cozy knits and big wool scarves. For many people though, it’s also the time to put away the runners and hibernate from outdoor exercise. I am totally not one of those people! I love running outside in the winter, and after last winter’s lessons in running, I’m starting this year with everything in place. And if you add these items to your wardrobe, you can too!

One of the biggest things I hear people talk about when it comes to getting healthy, working out and eating better is finding the motivation.

Finding the internal drive to get up, get into gear and make it happen. Here’s the truth: whether you’re a newbie, or have been working out for years, there will always be days where motivation is a struggle.

The difference is that at some point, you figure out how to get over the hump of letting the lack of motivation win every single time.

Here’s 5 things I wish I knew about motivation before I started working out: 

By: Laura Peill – (Check out her blog Chronicles of Passion & Facebook) 

Hey you! Did you know there’s less than 90 days left of 2015?

That’s less than 90 days to achieve this year’s health and fitness goals and get your butt into gear. Or at the very least, bikini ready. After all bikini bodies are made in the winter so they’re all ready for summer! Don’t let the influx of cold weather and shorter days sabotage your health goals.

Here’s 8 food and fitness tips to keep your health on track: