Tip of the day for the rest of your days...

Next time you're at the gym, check yourself out in the mirror while doing an exercise!

We all know exercise is supposed to relieve stress. But there are times when we don't feel that stress relief especially when we think exercising is too hard or it's not doing anything. Injury during exercise can also stress us out. 

Sports psychologist and professor Steve Edwards Ph.D. at Oklahoma State University says, "The psychological boost of adhering to a program that you enjoy doing is much greater than the reward you get from any single session." He also suggests looking at yourself in the mirror of your gym while doing your exercises. Not only will a mirror help you notice bad form but will also let you see what you can do well thus giving you a more profound appreciation of the capability of your body.

Tip of the day for the rest of your days...

I hope nobody took it the wrong way when Professor Mark Haub lost 27 pounds on the Twinkie diet. The whole point of his experiment was to prove that cutting portion sizes were what mattered. You can still eat healthy and not lose a single pound if you're eating a single serving fit for King Kong. But don't get me wrong, I'm not asking you to eat unhealthy and cut calories at the same time. All that junk WILL get to you in the long run. It's important to eat a balanced diet in proportional servings accompanied by exercise and sleep. The recommended healthy caloric intake for men is 2500 and 2000 for women. However, this is just a recommendation based on the average man and woman. Depending on your lifestyle, work or school life and the commitment you put into exercising, the numbers can vary. It is best to calculate your personal calorie intake and abide by it.

Now here's an interesting tip of the day: According to a recent study at Cornell University, researchers discovered that people who ate meals using real dinnerware opposed to paper/Styrofoam plates and plastic utensils were more satisfied with their servings. People eating from paper and plastic considered their meals more of a snack and were likely to eat another serving. So cut down your servings and calories by eating from real dinnerware!

Now you may be thinking how ridiculous this sounds but the study does prove how influential the environment is to humans. Every little change and effort counts towards a healthier lifestyle. So give it a try!