wellness

Advice on starting fresh, from the experts at First30Days.com

FINDING YOUR JOY, TOO

For people who seem to be born happy, do you ever wonder what their secret is? read more

FEAR OF LIVING HAPPIER

There's always that fear of failure you may encounter when it comes to being happier. Fear can make you revert to some old, unhealthy habits and behaviors just to enjoy that "comfortable" feeling again. read more

TO ERR IS HUMAN

Some of us dwell on past mistakes, when in actuality mistakes can be great teachers in striving for happier living. It's all about how you process and react to your mistakes. read more

STARTING YOUR WORKOUT PLAN

When formulating your workout plan, getting professional help is the easiest course of action. "A trainer can give you a safe, manageable, personalized routine that fits your lifestyle, goals and ideas for change," explains Carol Espel, national director for group fitness programming at New York's Equinox Fitness Clubs. read more

"YES" BRINGS IT ON

Here's a great motto: say "yes" to everything. But here's one caveat: Don't go overboard. read more

CHOOSE THE RIGHT FATS

Living healthier is about understanding what is being put into your body. Regardless of whether you need to lose weight, your body needs fats to operate. But not all fats are created equal. read more

HAPPY, HAPPY, JOY, JOY

Today is the day you’ve decided to live a happier life! Happy people feel better, live longer and healthier and are more successful in life. Outside of quick-fix gratification, happiness often seems a distant and unattainable goal. It’s not! read more

GET CHOOSIN' AND MOVIN'

Living healthier without integrating physical activity into your routine is like skateboarding without wheels. You won’t get anywhere. Unfortunately, many people have no idea how to start getting in shape. read more

HAVE A SLOW HAND

When you start getting in shape, you may be tempted to do a lot of strenuous exercise right away. Unfortunately, this will actually derail your fitness efforts. Often, people jump into an advanced exercise routine too fast and end up injured. read more

THIS METER'S FOR STEPS

Anyone who's ever worked for a company with a personal-health initiative will know what we mean. Pedometers will change your whole idea of exercise. read more

A GOOD, RATHER THAN BAD, SCRIPT

Here's the skinny! You may not succeed in your first workout program. You'll hear yourself silently reciting negative "scripts" about your inability to stick to it and feel strong feelings of self-doubt. Don't worry. read more

OUT WITH THE BAD AIR

Although the wheatgrass may have been tough to swallow at first and you're sweating like crazy at the gym, you are beginning to feel invigorated—and maybe you realize that these changes aren't so drastic after all. read more