Hey loves, Have you ever struggled to stick to a workout despite logically or mentally knowing how beneficial it can be? Let us discuss the basal ganglia, also known as the brain’s habit engine that literally controls whether you stick to your workouts or not. By understanding this tiny brain structure, you can train your habits…
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How to Treat Seasonal Affective Disorder (Feature in Article)
We were featured on ApartmentGuide’s blog titled “How to Treat Seasonal Affective Disorder at Home.” Check out the blog article here! Here is my segment from their in-depth article: 17. Food is medicine Tara with Tara’s Fit World also highlights the importance of exercise. “Whether it’s going to the gym, running, or Pilates, movement will boost your endorphins and uplift your…
10 Ways Fitness Can Improve Our Mental Health
Hey loves, Today’s blog post is about the 10 ways that fitness can improve our mental health. In this blog post, I will go over what mental health is, the mental health benefits of training, what mechanisms are at play during exercise and more! Finally, I will share a few mental health resources for anybody…
A Fit Girl’s Guide to Becoming More Optimistic
Hey loves, Today’s guide is on how to become more optimistic. Check out my previous guides on skills to develop including self-discipline, resiliency, mental toughness and passion. If your goal is to be successful in any endeavor, make sure to also check out the 8 secret mindsets that every successful athlete has. What is optimism?…
Before and After Strength Training: My 3 Year Body Transformation
I was looking through my pictures. On the left side: I was very unhappy and had gained a lot weight. I remember making the decision to get into the best shape of my life. I did that. The girl on the right is me now: happier than ever, having maintained a 12 kilo weight loss…
Peace of Mind, To Me.
Peace of mind Today’s blog entry will discuss my thoughts on inner peace and ways in which I have found mine. Basically, as much as we all read about meditation, breathing, being mindful, there is so little said about finding what works for you. And I think that’s the message I want to relay on to…
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