Only two percent of American women like the way they look in a bikini. (The percentage is even lower for American men.) The desire to be a member of the elite "two percent club" drives many a woman to the spandex capital of the world--the gym. A first-timer is often tempted to ask other women how long they’ve been working out. This question can be interpreted in two ways: 1) Maybe if I stay with it as long as you have, ...

So you're not anorexic, you're not bulimic, and you don’t binge eat . . . most of the time. But do you love your body? According to the latest statistics, the answer is probably "no". If you don’t love your body, you may be stifling your creativity, draining your energy, and limiting your potential. You may be flirting subtly - and not so subtly - with body loathing, a condition which, if left unchecked, can turn into a serious disorder. Most ...

Spring break is right around the corner (Or has already come and gone for some) and along with the nice weather, sunny beaches and warm water is the pressure to have an attractive body. Since it's almost here, you won't be able to drastically change the way you look, but you will be able to make a difference big enough for you and your friends to notice. With a proper calorie restricted diet you can change your image. The next ...

No Diets For Me Diets Don’t Work Ok, ok, so some work temporarily but then what happens? You get into a slump and it all goes to pot. Many diets are so artificial and imbalanced that you can’t continue on them for long and can be a real hazard to your health. I have personally tried all kinds of diets from grapefruit, cabbage soup, high protein, and even the kind I would recommend (ie the balanced, everyday food you can get ...