Enough is Enough
It’s often tempting to assume that if a little of something is good, then a lot will be better. And nowhere does this assumption tend to work against us more reliably than in the areas of work and money.
PUMPING IRONY: Shake It Up?
This is fun. Really. Lots of fitness experts suggest that you "shake up" your workouts so they don't get boring. Well, at my age it's hard to get bored by anything. (You know, you wake up in the morning pleased…
PUMPING IRONY: Up to My Ankles
A mysterious pain in my left ankle has had me scratching my head lately.
PUMPING IRONY: Miracle on Ice
I recalled on Saturday morning that, contrary to the post below, I had sort of resolved to drag out my old hockey skates and get out on the ice this winter. (I had actually communicated the resolution to my fitness…
Fennel and Parmigiano Salad With Toasted Pecans
Fresh and flavorful, this shaved fennel salad with toasted pecans and Parmigiano is the perfect dish
White Beans With Rosemary, Thyme and Lavender
These fragrant Provençal herb-scented beans make a fine meal on their own, with some shavings of Parmigiano, aged goat cheese or ricotta salata, and Shallot (or Garlic) Toasts. They are also a classic accompaniment to grilled or roasted lamb.
Rustic Bean Stew With Bacon and Caramelized Onions
Recipe excerpted from The Improvisational Cook by Sally Schneider
Wild Rice, Grapes and Feta Salad
Mix up your classic salad with wild rice and grapes this Thanksgiving.
How Healthy People Shop
We quizzed five top nutrition and health experts about what they put in their grocery carts each week. What we found might just inspire you to take a fresh look at your own food-buying habits.
Fresh Thoughts on Fitness Nutrition
Get the latest phase-by-phase advice on what to eat for optimal fitness progress — and what to avoid.
The Smart Way to Weight Loss
Tired of trying and failing to lose weight? Don’t despair! Here’s the study guide you need to make the weight-loss honor roll once and for all.
Kitchen Improv: 4 Recipes to Learn and Experiment With
Master the fundamentals of cooking without anxiety or fear. Then discover delicious ways you can improvise dishes on your own.
How to Battle Your Inner Critic and Win
How one woman’s weight struggle inspired her to confront her limiting thoughts — and discover a powerful tool for personal growth in the process.
Resolutions Workshop: One Step at a Time
Lofty goals all begin with a single step. Here’s how to plan — and sustain — the small changes that matter.
An Appetite for Change: Ellie Krieger
Best-selling author and TV host Ellie Krieger found a personal balance between good health and delicious food. Now she’s committed to helping others make a breakthrough.
Transform Your Life With a Vision Board and a Life-Planning Retreat
Life-visioning retreats can free you from your routine, spark new revelations about how you really want to live and equip you with a plan to get there.
3 Exercises for an Immobile Thoracic Spine
Immobility in your thoracic spine can send pain into your shoulders, neck or lower back. Here’s how to correct the problem.
Ready and Willing
There is no better way to expand willingness, I find, than by constantly expanding your knowledge and perspectives.