Fatigue is one of the most common health problems people deal with. Instead of constantly reaching for caffeine, try some of these helpful ways to fight fatigue!

Song: "Around the World" - Daft Punk

Prevention. This is the only way we can change our health destiny as a country. We need to shift from finding cures and looking at physicians to make us healthier. Let's step up and focus on strategies that can PREVENT us from having to see the doctor so much. Listen as I go through some mind-blowing health stats and how we can make strides to be a healthier country.

Song: "One More Time" - Daft Punk

S pecific, M easurable, A chievable, R relevant, T ime Bound. These are the SMART goals which are a fantastic way to start striving towards healthier choices. While this technique is used in a wide variety of industries and career fields, they are critical in increasing motivation and long-term commitment to healthy living. Tune in as I get more specific and provide examples of health and wellness SMART goals.

Song: "Motivation" - T.I.

INFORMATION OVERLOAD! The web has excellent resources to guide you towards a healthier lifestyle. However, the hard part is finding reputable sites. Tune in as I give basic insight on where to go for this helpful info and how to avoid the scams! Check out these recommended sites:

www.cdc.gov

www.hhs.gov

www.fda.gov

www.heart.org

www.ewg.org

www.acsm.org/all-blog-posts/acsm-blog

www.cooperinstitute.org/blog

www.thehealthcureblog.tumblr.com

Song: "Nothin" - N.O.R.E.

Frequent guest Nick Giovannitti stops by to discuss workout habits for various populations, such as athletes, older adults (65+), women, and kids. Nick is a Ph.D. candidate and college instructor of kinesiology.

Song: "The Next Movement" - The Roots ft. DJ Jazzy Jeff

My former colleague and triathlon expert Stacy Musunuru stops by to educate all of us on how to get started with Triathlon training. She is certified in the field and a Triathlete herself. If you were ever curious how to get started, or ever wondered what a triathlon is, this is must listen. She will be a frequent guest moving forward. Thanks, Stacy!

Song: Apologize (remix) ft. Timbaland - One Republic

Tune in to this episode as we discuss what it was like for Andres' weight loss and lifestyle transformation. Hundreds of pounds and years later, Andres has completely changed his health destiny and is now in the "termination/adoption stage" of the transtheoretical model. This mega weight loss is truly only impressive if one can keep it off long-term and that is exactly what Andres has been able to do. If you are wanting to lose weight, I highly recommend this podcast as Andres can relate to anybody wanting to make lifestyle changes. I apologize for the audio issues as we got cut off several times along the way. Thanks, Zoom :/