Should you trust the scale?

It may come as a surprise to many people when they are told that the scale has caused more people to abandon their weight loss journey than any other problem. Weight loss is a mental game and not a physical one. Contrary to popular belief, most people are motivated enough […]

Ten tips to change your drinking habits

If you want to change your drinking habits, AA and total abstinence aren’t your only options. Research from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism shows that most people who change their drinking habits do so without AA or rehabilitation. Many decide that quitting smoking altogether is their best […]

inside the gym

Thinking of getting in shape? If you’re interested in working one-on-one with a personal trainer, the small fitness boutiques located in and around Santa Barbara provide a plethora of options in both setting and training approaches presented at the different facilities. I recently visited several of these studios, looking for […]