Exercise Your Mind

Committing to living a healthier lifestyle is tough...and rest assured you will face challenges every single day. When times get tough, consult this list of tried-and-true tips from Jillian's members who have been there, done that, and succeeded - along with some additional feedback from me.

First off, to maximize the nutrients you get out of the foods you eat, there are a few simple things you should remember: eat colorful (avoid white foods like non-whole-wheat bread, pasta, and rice); eat local (buy foods grown within 100 miles from where you live for fresher produce, meat, and da ...read more

Here's some knowledge for you that I hope will get you thinking: Incidence of certain childhood cancers has increased nearly 30% since 1975. ...read more

You may have heard that eating frequent snack-sized meals throughout the day is a good plan for weight loss because it supposedly stokes your metabolism, which would help you burn more calories overall. Sorry, buddy, but no. ...read more

The resounding answer...YES. And anyone who tells you they don’t is trying to sell you something. And while yes, I have made a very good living over the years with this advice, I find the truth delivers results and results are worth paying for. ...read more

How do I make the time…?  I must get this question a hundred times a month.

Your health depends on getting enough sleep. At least seven hours a night (though eight is ideal) helps you manage stress, fight disease, burn fat, and regulate your appetite— just to name a few benefits. ...read more

In an effort to minimize our consumption of pesticides and other chemicals, we make a point of buying organic food when we can. But foods aren't the only things in your kitchen that can harbor harmful ingredients. ...read more

When hormones begin to fluctuate, stress levels skyrocket, and appetite begins to do strange things, some people find it very hard to eat, and others find it very hard to stop eating. When you are ravenous all the time, or just stress-eating, it’s tempting to justify overeating. ...read more

One of my biggest pet peeves is deceptive food labeling. For example: a single bottle or can of a beverage often lists multiple servings. What are all these weird-sounding ingredients? And why is this list so ridiculously long anyway? All great questions! ...read more