Goals tend to be simple, but unless you really define your goals how do you know if and when you have accomplished them?

For example, if your goal is: to drink more water. What does more mean? I currently drink a lot of water so drinking more would be 10 glasses a day, but for a client of mine who is only drinking 4 glasses of water a day more could mean drinking 5 glasses. Now that is a huge difference!

We all know that recycling is a good thing to do, but many people don’t realize why it’s so important. Many are often blind to how much not recycling adversely affects our environment. By taking baby steps, you are more likely to successfully establish a new (and lasting!) habit. So today we’re going to specifically focus on one item, its effects on the environment, and how you can reduce, reuse, and recycle it. And that one item is...drumroll, please...PLASTIC BAGS!

Why are plastic bags so popular? 
According to the EPA, we use over 380 billion plastic bags and wraps yearly in the United States! Plastic has become such a popular item in our culture for many reasons – it is water-resistant, has a long life, is inexpensive, and is incredibly lightweight. Unfortunately, all of these qualities are also what makes it so difficult to dispose of.

Five benefits of being a morning person.

1.     Consistent workout routine. As a morning person, you are more likely to stick to a consistent workout routine. It is easy to get distracted by unexpected work demands, social activities, or other engagements later in the day that may get in the way of physical exercise. Extra time in the morning allows for more time to move your body before you officially start your day! In addition, your body and mind tend to be more energized and alert first thing in the morning, making exercise more effective and enjoyable.

In today’s world, the price for flawless skin is quickly growing. From cleansers to serums to at-home face masks, the amount spent by the average New York woman in her lifetime to achieve the fiercely sought-after “youthful glow” is close to $300,000!

But you don’t need to spend a fortune to give your skin some love. There are plenty of ways to support healthy skin from the inside out through diet. Overall, including a variety of fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats, limiting processed foods, and keeping hydrated will support healthy skin.

If you work a 9-to-5 job, chances are much of your day is spent sitting – whether during your commute, at your desk, or in meetings. But recent research has highlighted that long periods of sitting can be bad for your health.

Sitting for much of the day means you’re less physically active and not expending a significant amount of energy or utilizing your muscles, which can lead to a decrease in metabolism. As obesity and obesity-related diseases continue to rise, simply standing more throughout the day may lead to significant changes in overall health.