When I think of drugs I don’t think of caffeine but the truth is that caffeine is the most commonly used drug in the world. Many people can’t even start their day off without a cup of coffee or some sort of caffeine ‘pick me up’.  Plus giving up caffeine can be a bit of trouble because of the side effects such as headaches and nausea.  You may think that caffeine is harmless enough but the truth is there are many negative side effects from excessive caffeine use. Continue »

You’ve decided that it’s time to get healthy.  Last night you went to bed saying “tomorrow, I’m going to start eating healthy and exercising every day”.  I have to admit that I too have said those same exact words.  I’ve even went to the extreme of throwing all the junk food out of my house, going and paying for a gym membership and running out to buy new workout clothes and tennis shoes.  The problem is I find myself reverting right back to my old habits within a couple weeks.  I’ve come to realize that getting healthy isn’t going to happen overnight.  It’s about making small changes and setting goals that are achievable. Continue »

I don’t know about you but I like the taste of sugar.  A lot of times we eat foods that although we can’t taste the sugar they are loaded with it.  Sugar laden foods are obviously good and we all enjoy them but the truth is sugar is bad news for your body. Continue »