Motivation on Shine

A Dose Of Healthy Advice For You

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I get a lot of requests from women of all ages who want to know more about how to eliminate sugar from their diets and also how to keep motivated and find good, healthy things to eat every day. Based on these questions, I've added two newsletters from my business, Nutrabeautiful,…

Healthy Holidays: Get a motivation makeover!

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According to a British study, six in ten women start their "fit into my little black dress" diet today, aiming to turn heads at holiday parties. Are you driven by a deadline? There is a right way to diet for a special day (and it doesn't involve expensive juice fasts or back-breaking exercise plans!)...

Do Photos of Fit Women Inspire You to Shape Up? (Read This Wacky Brooke Shields Story)

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Imagery is a pretty motivating get-fit tool--whether we're talking about images of yourself at the peak of fitness (for me, that was exactly 2 years before I had kids ... oh the days!) or pics of a celeb who you think is pretty great (hi Reese!). Some people post these images on their bulletin boards or hang them on their fridges as reminders to stay focused. I don't think that's an entirely bad idea, but I do think this story about Brooke Shields is pretty eerie ...

Why should I?

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I don't think I have ever been this busy but I am not motivated to do anything. I feel like such a slacker. I feel overwhelmed every time i sit down to do any work and look for a way out. Like right now, instead of writing a paper that is due in a few hours, I am watching looney tunes…

Becoming a runner: 7 ways to get (and stay) motivated

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For years, I've been an active woman who didn't dare call herself an athlete. I've chosen challenging workouts but have not ever pushed myself completely out of the comfortable little box. I've done burlesque, belly dance, and some tough strength and walking training, but I've opted out of many opportunities to do the the activity that has scared me the most -- running.

Pat yourself on the back: Share your workout success story

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It's no secret that I've wanted to become a runner for a long time. And I am not offering up breaking news by reporting that I have struggled with having enough commitment, energy, and faith in myself to go from wanting to be a runner to actually becoming one.

Please say you're not this La-Z: Man's recliner ride lands him a DUI

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Health care reform debates. Wars. Pandemics and vaccines. Breakthroughs in disease research. These stories blare from our televisions, radios, and computer screens every single day.

But what do we want to hear about? That's right, the man in the motorized recliner who was busted for a DUI.

Some Days You Just Don't Feel Like Doing It

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It’s raining, it’s pouring and the last thing anyone wants to do right now is hit the pavement running for 30 minutes of cardio, especially if you’re doing it alone. Starting an exercise program to keep fit is one thing, but staying with the program and keeping your motivation level…

How to end 'fat talk' and why you should love your body

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So we all like working out to lose weight, maintain weight, look good and keep our tummies tight, but how many of us do it simply because it makes us feel good? Sure it may be a…

How to end 'fat talk' and why you should love your body

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So we all like working out to lose weight, maintain weight, look good and keep our tummys tight, but how many of us do it simply because it makes us feel good? Sure it may be a happy…