Establishing Habits

It is a common belief that a habit can be established in 21 days. This idea seems to have stemmed from a self-help book published in the 1970's called "Psycho-Cybernetics" and then reinforced by a plethora of advice columns. This number isn't completely accurate according to psychologist Jeremy Dean, writer of "Making Habits, Breaking Habits." With … Continue reading Establishing Habits

Starting Blocks

When I think about being fit my mind travels to when I was young. Yet if my mother hauled out the photo albums you wouldn't see a little boy with ripped arms and a muscular figure. You would see an awkward looking kid with a lopsided grin as big as can be. Even during the … Continue reading Starting Blocks