Being busy implies you have a mismanaged schedule you should deal with. Being inconsistently busy means you have a mismanaged life you need to deal with.

If not having snacks in your house can help curb your snacking habit, how about just making a decision to not snack, period?

Is there really a 'better' approach to your weight lifting routine? Probably not...

You can’t get the same encouragement from solo workouts at home, but if you are self conscious about judging, this can help you work through it

Now that we’ve appeased the frustrated gym rats, its time to put the nerves of all intimidated newcomers at ease. You should never fear the gym or the advanced gym-goers. They want you there more than you know.

New Year’s Resolutions lead people who don’t frequent the gym like a pilgrimage. Whether you are a frustrated gym rat or an intimidated newcomer, there is no reason to fear the overcrowded gym in January.

Given enough time, you will find plenty of spots where you will fall off track in your fitness goals. You can get always get back on track, despite how hard and how far you get off track.

The massive spreads of foods and deserts are tempting to anyone trying to maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle. So don't be afraid of the normally 'forbidden' foods that become amply abundant from November until January.

Slow down. Take your time and enjoy the processes of both preparing and eating your food. You will be surprised just how much health you get from just destressing from feeding your metabolism.

To keep your metabolism up and working most efficiently, try to eat 5-6 small meals a day, roughly 300-500 calories per meal. This is an overly simple solution and may not be sufficient for elite level athletes, but for the average person trying to shave off under 50 pounds, this is a plan you can easily keep.