While vacationing in Yosemite National Park, I was in a long, slow moving line for the bathroom near one of the waterfalls. While waiting, I noticed a group of women ahead of me. It didn’t take long to notice two things about them: they were from Europe and they were skinny. They looked fit, healthy and vibrant. What do the Europeans know that Americans don’t? Maybe one of their secrets could be found in one of the ladies’ hands. She ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...