motivation

The theory that music motivates us to exercise harder has been put to the test by Brunel University's School of Sport and Education researcher Dr. Costas Karageorghis.

Have you ever abandoned a diet in despair, claiming that you "have no willpower"? Don't blame yourself. Sometimes, we need to avoid or confront external factors that sap our willpower, leading inexorably past "just one won't hurt" to "I might as well give up." There's three big ones...

Suppose it's time for your workout and you realize you are so not in the mood. And you haven't been for quite a while. Skipping out is looking awfully tempting... but after all the progress you've made, are you in danger of getting out of the habit?

Some people love every aspect of their fitness routine and can keep it up for decades without whining. Others of us have to resort to sneaky tricks to keep the momentum going.

In a destination-focused world we often ignore the importance of the journey. In doing so, we tend to skip over the crucial foundational behavioral aspects that can impede the chances of long-term success. We seek out the fastest possible route to achieve whatever goal it is we have in mind (let's go with weight loss as an example).

Sometimes we need to take a step back and look at the underpinnings that will support the outcome goals. So here are 11 behavioral goals that can help translate into physical goals and shape a lifetime of success. I encourage you to modify them to fit your needs.

This is for all the Diet Blog readers who've been subscribed for a while because they keep meaning to get round to starting that diet. All the readers with the site bookmarked because they had great resolutions on January 1st ... but who somehow, have lost motivation. And all the people who've landed here after desperately searching the net for a healthier life.

If the thought of "going on a diet" sends you straight to the fridge to scoff all those foods you'll soon be forbidding yourself, read on...

Certainly not a diagnosis of heart disease, according to a recent study. A one-year follow-up study of patients with heart disease uncovered that...

Successful weight loss and physical transformation requires a major mental effort.

John A. Sarkett (author of the book "Extraordinary Comebacks") offers these succinct tips for making your New Year's resolution stick.

There is little doubt that setting goals is the first step when setting your course towards any given achievement. When it comes to aspects of fat loss and health, many are stuck in the starting blocks due to shoddy goal-setting. Putting in the extra groundwork in the goal-setting stage will boost your chances of enjoying long-term success. So grab a pen and let’s plan for action with these 4 crucial aspects of goal setting.

A fitness model is someone who models an "athletic and healthy physique". They have low levels of body fat, and less muscle volume than a bodybuilder. Most of the folks you see on infomercials are fitness models. They probably never touched that gadget until the photo shoot...

Fitness models obviously know a thing or two about how to lose fat and yet maintain (or grow) muscle). How can idolizing a fitness model help or hinder you?

Researchers at MIT have created a robot who acts as a weight loss coach. The robot (called "Autom") was demonstrated at a recent expo.

We are generally very adept at starting exercise and programs and dietary regimes... and we pretty much suck at sticking to it.

One of the most formidable reasons for this is the failure to permanently ingrain our newfound healthy habits into our psyches. Before the physical aspects of reaching your goals take place, we need to re-program our minds.

Here is a 3-step process to help you not only stay on the wagon, but get you driving the darned thing!

For most people, getting ready in the morning is done in a hurry-scurry manner.

If you’re anything like me, and mornings aren't your strongest suite, it’s hard to be enthusiastic about your appearance when you’d much rather be back in bed.

Lisa Gates, of Design Your Writing Life, has a unique and powerful way of helping her clients identify their commitments, and move forward in the direction of their goals.

When it comes to the idea of willpower in weight loss, we all have an opinion.

We hear about people who make drastic life changes and can cut 100 pounds by diet and exercise alone (and willpower, of course). Also, we hear of people who try and try but can’t seem to lose the weight in a healthy way.

Is Willpower "Old Fashioned?"

I like the gym. It’s a fun place. I am not intimidated by the beef-cakes, and I am not too jealous of the lean, muscular women who seem to live at the gym (and we now all now the ground-rules of gym etiquette).

However, for me, it can be such a mind game when it comes to actually GOING to the gym. If I like the gym, why is it so hard for me to actually GO THERE?

As sources of inspiration, these guys and gals are hard to beat. They've definitely turned their life around through a mix of careful eating and a healthy dose of exercise.

Now it's time to add your name to the list.

There simply has to be something behind the theory of "visualization". For example, somehow, or another, brides-to-be can visualize themselves waltzing down the isle in their most "perfect form." This ultimate-image is used to motivate them to shed a few pounds (or tone up) before the big day.

Many people fall in love with the “idea” of change. That is why the “idea” of a diet is so alluring. It sounds so Hollywood (for whatever reason!) to say, “Oh, I simply can’t eat that... I’m on a diet.”