On vacation this week with observations about how the warmer weather might be a bit more accommodating toward a healthier lifestyle.

This is a quick and easy system that keeps me from straying too far from my usual healthy routine. You probably already do some version of this.

Thigh Masters, $20 steppers and Shake-Weights. Is there any real value to be found in these Cheap-O exercise items?

Get out of the mindset that you're wasting money by not clearing your plate. You're actually making an investment in your health.

Ms. Lovato took a lot of heat for something she tweeted about diet foods this week. To her credit, she apologized and backed off her initial statements a bit. Let's take a quick look at what is at issue here.

We all have our bad habits and guilty pleasures. Kick out the really bad habits, and enjoy your guilty pleasures in moderation. You'll be just fine...

At the end of the day, there's a reason (or two) that you would like to be in better shape. What are your motivations? Are they getting you to the place where you want to be?

Your diet is the key to your fitness. Whether you are trying to lose weight, or adopt a healthier lifestyle, what you eat is important to keeping your body operating at peak efficiency. Maintaining a good diet with proper eating habits takes work, but if you keep it simple and stick to it, it will get easier.