Emotional eating is a common barrier for people who want to improve their health and fitness. But it's not something that Drew Manning, a leading fitness expert and founder of Fit2Fat2Fit, understood until he intentionally gained 75 pounds to develop more empathy for his clients. (Read more about his story here.) Before Manning gained weight himself, he would think, "Put … [Read more...] about Drew Manning of Fit2Fat2Fit Shares 3 Ways to Overcome Emotional Eating
Mental Health
4 Ways Everyone Can Help Improve Mental Health in Their Communities
On September 11, 2001, the moment the second plane hit the Twin Towers, it was obvious to even bystanders that America was under attack. Before long, the area was covered in a cloud of thick, toxic dust. All bridges and tunnels were shut down, making water the only way off Manhattan Island. As the Twin Towers collapsed, hundreds of thousands of ash-covered people were stranded … [Read more...] about 4 Ways Everyone Can Help Improve Mental Health in Their Communities
7 Scientifically Proven Benefits of Consuming Good News
It's no secret that over the last several years, our news media consumption has had an impact on our everyday lives. From the COVID-19 Pandemic to political and societal issues, it can be hard to feel that there are any good news sources out there anymore. While these situations have created great distress and new challenges in our everyday lives, negative news has always had a … [Read more...] about 7 Scientifically Proven Benefits of Consuming Good News
Operation Combat Boots: Helping Veterans Get Physically and Mentally Fit
A medical discharge from the army was not what Justin Johnson had in mind. His plan was to spend his life serving his country, but life didn’t turn out the way he wanted. Coming home early was devastating. “I never dreamt of leaving the military,” he explains. He had served his country honorably for 14 years with three combat deployments, first in 2003–2004 in Afghanistan … [Read more...] about Operation Combat Boots: Helping Veterans Get Physically and Mentally Fit
Resetting Your Personal “Thermostat” for Greater Success
A national survey reported that 80 percent of America’s workforce is not working in their dream jobs. In fact, most people dislike their jobs. Often, we find ourselves looking forward to Friday instead of Monday. And while we’re paid by the hour, the real difference in how we feel about and perform at our jobs comes from the value we bring to that hour. Clarify Your … [Read more...] about Resetting Your Personal “Thermostat” for Greater Success
