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Eating a balanced diet is crucial for overall well-being. A holistic approach to health is the key to a long and healthy life. Our bodies are naturally designed to function at their best because we still carry our ancestors’ genes; the same DND that helped them search far and wide for shelter, food, and water, are still part of our design. Neglecting any of these basic needs leads to death. Today, we are still genetically wired to seek the best sustenance and conditions for optimal survival. If you’ve been scrolling through your phone to find the best weight-loss program, you may have come across fad diets, get-thin-quick remedies, and fitness programs that require you to become a contortionist. However, these options are only ideal for some people. Most of us want simple solutions that are easy to adapt to our everyday lives and promise long-term results to maintain a healthy

According to a study by the Milken Institute, the healthcare system in the US spends a whopping $1.72 trillion a year on treating diseases caused by obesity. Despite spending billions of dollars annually on weight loss solutions, 40% of the population is still classified as obese. It is time to take charge of your health and commit to wellness. Consider finding an accountability partner to help you stay motivated and focused on achieving your goals. Why is partnering with a friend, spouse, family member, or coach essential to achieving your goals? There are several reasons for locking arms with a buddy. Here are a few: Motivation. You are making a pact if you commit to training with another person. When you use the buddy system, you create a contract with each other. Whether written or verbal, the pact makes a compelling argument for each party to meet its end of

As someone who wants to start an exercise program or lose weight, I know that simply thinking or saying these words isn’t enough. To truly achieve my goals, I need to take action. This means generating the energy to make them a reality by moving my body. Whether going to a studio to work out, riding my horse, taking a hike, or preparing a healthy meal, I must do something every day to create the change I want. Sitting around and repeating affirmations won’t cut it. Spring is inspiring because it represents a fresh start. It’s a time for new beginnings, resetting, and rebooting. It’s like spring cleaning for your life! This is the perfect time of year to start a new project or revive an old one. By clearing your desk, cleaning your house, and cleansing your body, you’ll be ready to welcome a new, healthier you. Have you

This global holiday has celebrated women’s historical, cultural, and political achievements since 1977. Why is this important? Women have been organizing and fighting for equal rights since Emmeline Pankhurst led the Suffragette movement in the early 1900s. Women wanted the right to vote and their voices heard, so our sisters from that era paved the way for us. They marched, created political art, debated, and pushed propaganda about their agenda. More than one hundred years have passed since then, and most would agree that we have made a significant crack in the glass ceiling. We can even say, “we’ve come a long way, baby;” however, there is still a long way to go. Although the entire month of March is a celebration of women who have and are shaping world history, March 8th is International Women’s Day, a day to appreciate and support the women in our lives. Do you

When I think of heart health, I think of love. Yes, the heart is a muscle that pumps blood through your system. It carries oxygen and nutrients to your cells, tissues, and organs. Also, your heart is a barometer that tells you if you’re in danger, safe, or content. I would say your heart rules your emotions; would you agree? Can you feel the rhythm of your heart? How does it beat, forcefully or gently? Do you feel it at all? When you lay your hand on your heart, what happens? Do you feel joyful or tearful? Does any of this resonate with you? If so, you have a heart. The HeartMath Institute is a nonprofit research center that scientifically documents and teaches people how to reduce and avoid stress, the silent killer, by connecting them to their hearts via intuition and awareness. Recent studies have uncovered that the heart

Thousands of studies spanning five-plus decades link success directly to setting goals. Psychologist Edwin Locke concluded as much in his research dating back to 1968. And his seminal work in 1990 with Dr. Gary Lathum, “A Theory of Goal Setting and Task Performance,” spawned a movement of self-improvement through goal setting. Since then, individual and company-driven cultures have expanded the creative planning process for a desired outcome. For instance, we at Absolute Best like to create vision boards. We cut and paste pictures of things, ideas, and accomplishments that we would like to manifest throughout the coming year as a team and as individuals. Then we place our canvas boards in a conspicuous space, reminding us of our hopes and dreams. How do you set yourself up for success? Do you set goals and find that your willpower peters out before February? There is no reason to doubt yourself if