by Chris McNeil
Fitness requires the right mindset and you can set goals for it just like for your body. How do you think when you are as fit as you want to be? How is that different from how you think now? Just defining the difference can move you towards what you want, so let’s do this now.
Let’s look at four different levels: Your expectation of success, your body image, your health priority level, and your emotional motivation.

By Michelle Pfennighaus
Cakes. Candy. Ice Cream. Or my favorite, cookies. Isn’t it amazing how sometimes we just get a hankering for something sweet? Something chocolatey or creamy but definitely something sugary?
In addition to midday cravings, my special time of day was always at night after dinner. Growing up, this was the time that my mom and I would talk, drink tea and enjoy some cookies. My favorites were Chips Ahoy or Oreos. They still are!

By Chris McNeil founder of www.fitmenu.net
There is an epidemic of obesity and a nation on roller coaster diets. People cycle between eating fattening foods and sticking to the discipline of a “diet” to lose the unwanted weight. So they either feel guilty for eating something they enjoy or deprived for eating something for health. That’s frustrating. Fortunately, there is an alternate mindset to “sticking to your diet” that you can adopt if you choose.

Here is a list of foods that are particularly high in Omega-3, antioxidants, or other substances that promote brain health.
Fish and Seafood
Fish are a great source of Omega-3, and research is strong on the benefits of fish and seafood consumption. In fact, oily ocean fish are the most potent anti-inflammatory food you can put into your body. However, with the publication of research that also shows high amounts of mercury and Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in some fish, eating fish and seafood is a little bit scary in today’s toxic world. …

By Lorna G. Williams
We live fast-paced lives in a fast- paced world. All too often, our food choices are also fast – fast foods, convenience foods, and processed foods – “empty” calories consumed to fill our “empty” stomachs. To live a healthier lifestyle, we need to learn to make smart food choices from every food group. Nutrient-dense foods are the smart choices. They give you the nutrients that you need with fewer calories than other choices in the same group. The wise choices are …