One year ago today, the readers of Bodysmart News and I began a conversation about how our lifestyles can become smarter.

One year into this new beginning, the signs of a smarter health conscious group of people in our local communities are evident. Smarter thinking is creating a more sophisticated mindset of what [...]

Since the New Year, many people have been implementing cleanses as a sort of a jump-start to feeling good and losing weight. I advocate periodic cleanses, but as you will see, not for the usual superficial reason of calorie restriction.

Many people still view calorie restriction as king when it comes to weight loss. No doubt [...]

(Nutrient density explored and why it is absolutely necessary for losing weight.)

Today, unlike several years ago, the common theory on losing weight was considered simple, consume fewer calories than you expend in energy and you will lose fat. Unfortunately, for most people over thirty-five, that simple calculation does not hold true. Sure, it still [...]

Several ago, I had a friend who relentlessly pumped me for information on diet and exercise. She wanted to lose weight very badly. She would constantly ask, “Please just tell me what to eat and drink and I will do it. Tell me what exercises to do and I will do [...]

Are You Successful in Life, But Wonder Why You are Not Successful in Getting Fit and Losing Weight? Look at the image to the left. Healthy carefree competent, confident, fit people engaging in life. We see imagery in the media often used to stimulate our imagination and desire for a product or [...]

Today many people are savvy and realize that living well and losing weight must be done in the context of progressive behavior change. This article will help” get your mind straight” on what it takes to achieve a lifestyle change. You can begin today to lose weight and be more healthful by following the [...]

Look at this guy! He’s sinking in mud! Too often people aiming to get lean and fit wait for the perfect moment that will spur them into action and motivate them to new heights.

Getting started on weight loss and fitnes is not always just about basic exercise and healthy eating [...]

For many people trying to lose weight and get fit is a love hate relationship. You love the way it makes you feel after you workout, but absolutely hate the act of working out. You have the routine. You drag yourself through it. You feel pretty good once it’s over, [...]

Everyone is asking me. “How’s that year long weight loss program going with such and such. Is he losing weight? How much?” Since I don’t offer specifics about particular clients, my comments appear vague leaving the impression they may not be doing so well! This is frustrating of course [...]

This is a video I like. The reason I like it is not so much because of the information regarding how changing one thing about us can alter many areas of our health, but because of the manner in which it is presented. Typically, health writers, health presenters and those in the [...]

The letter below is from an email I received recently from a client who trains with me at the Serenata Beach Club.
I think you will find it interesting.

Hi Kim,
Daughter Barbara from NM was visiting and left yesterday. She asked me to ask you this question.
Barbara goes to Jazzercise classes. Her young instructor [...]