Personality type is at the root of our good behaviors as well as our not-so-healthy ones. The article, “10 Ways Your Personality Affects Your Weight” at http://fxn.ws/1ixdb6h evokes many of the personality preferences in the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. Take the free personality quiz on my...

Instead of creating the “to-do” list, make a “what-not-to-do” list of things that are draining your time. When you find yourself doing anything on that list, refocus. Always do the top priority things first. Even though a lower priority item may take less time and make you feel...

In personality typing and the MBTI®, there are four pairs of preference alternatives.  We tend to favor one preference within the category over another.  The MBTI® is an assessment tool to uncover what those favored preferences are.  After you’ve taken the MBTI®, you will be provided with...

In MBTI® (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator®) terms,  goal-setting is everything for  iNtuitives.  It’s the carrot that pulls them forward.  (If you’re not familiar with type, go to “About Personality Typing” and watch the slideshow on personality typing.  There’s also...

According to a recent AARP Newsletter (October-November 2013), there are six myths about fitness over the age of 70 we should know about. Myth 1: Stretching becomes more important as you age. According to AARP: Research is showing that stretching does little to prevent injuries but could cause them....

Some parts of the country are already into bathing suits while others are just starting to see it get warm enough for bathing suits. Wherever you live, here are a few tips on making sure you still fit into that bathing suit. While exercise is great for burning calories, it’s your general physical...

Michael Pollan did an amazing job in his his recent New York Times article, “Some of My Best Friends are Germs”, http://nyti.ms/11eiEVZ. We just don’t appreciate the trillions of bacteria that live in our bodies and work on our behalf (most of the time). It’s truly a must-read...

Nuts are a powerhouse of a snack. They provide protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals. Satisfying and flavorful, almost everyone enjoys including nuts in their diet. With all of the news in the media about the benefits of nuts, many people wonder “which nuts are best and why.” Here are the facts....

The month of March is National Nutrition Month sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This year’s theme is “Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day”. These are my thoughts exactly, especially when it comes to a personality approach to losing weight. If you’ve been on more...

Many experts contend that not eating heavy meals before bedtime and restricting or limiting alcohol are important to improving sleep. However, research has proven that the vitamins and minerals that you consume also can impact your sleep. Magnesium Make sure that you get enough magnesium. People with...