YouTube challenges have been around for almost as long as the platform itself. Some, like the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, are a force for good. Others, however, can be unusual or even dangerous, like the Cinnamon Challenge or the now-infamous Tide Pod Challenge. One challenge in particular became famous in the wake of Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps revealing the sheer volume of food he eats…
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Building Good Habits: Why Healthy Eating Matters
If you came here looking for a diet, I’ll let you know in advance that you won’t find one in this article. Healthy eating? It’s not weight loss, the new trendy diet, or eating salads every day. It’s about providing your body with the nutrients it needs in order to keep your body functioning at its best. Our bodies are incredibly complex biological systems split…
QUIZ: Who’s Your “Food Monster”?
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4 Ways to Overcome a Lack of Motivation
We all suffer from a lack of motivation from time to time. It’s easy to dismiss an unproductive day or two as “just being lazy” but what if it’s more than that? What if you truly have no motivation? We’ve identified some steps you can take to get back into the groove. 1. Identify the source. You can’t fix a problem if you don’t know…
How to Get Focused in 5 Simple Steps
Are you stuck at your desk, staring at the wall? Have you been feeling zoned out today? It happens to the best of us. Our world is full of distractions and they can leave us wondering how to get focused and do what we need to do each day. Here are some tips to get you back on track with blazing focus. [the_ad_group id=”151″] 1….
QUIZ: Test Your Healthy Eating Knowledge
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How to Have Confidence: Power Dressing
William Shakespeare once said that the clothes make the man, but he likely had no idea how right he was. What we wear says a lot about who we are and what we feel. Clothes can strike fear into our hearts or help us learn how to have confidence in ourselves. Power dressing is the latter. Born in the late 1970s, women who wanted to…
3 Exercises to do at Home (When You’re Sick of the Gym)
Do you feel like you should be exercising more? Do you hate the gym? Is running kind of ‘meh’ for you? You’re definitely not alone. We have nothing against the gym, but let’s be honest: It’s not for everyone. For many, having exercises to do at home isn’t just better, but necessary. Does this mean we all need to invest in dumbbells and a treadmill…
Running for Beginners: 4 Tips on How to Start Running
Of all the available exercise regimens out there, running may be the best. Running is a full-body workout that can strengthen your bones and muscles, strengthen your immune system, and reduce your stress levels. Plus, compared to other types of workouts, it’s inexpensive and requires little up-front investment; the only thing you need is a decent pair of running shoes (unless you’re Abebe Bikila). However,…
QUIZ: What New Exercise Activity Should You Try?
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