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For Brianna Bernard, the journey of losing 100 pounds began in the checkout line.As she stood in line at the grocery store with her 10-month-old son Tye, Brianna Bernard noticed a magazine headline that read, “How They Lost 100 Pounds.” At the time, the admitted emotional eater weighed 245 pounds and suffered from knee pain...

After years of weight losses and gains, Megan Thibault finally found balance.Few words sting as much as a snide comment about your weight, but at age 7, that’s exactly what Megan Thibault faced when her grandmother’s friend exclaimed, “Oh wow, she’s a chunky one!” That sentiment stuck in her mind with such tenacity that Thibault...

Meditation can be the key to unlocking your fat-loss potential.It’s often been said that where the mind goes, the body follows. So it’s no surprise that meditation has become an increasingly popular, if not essential, part of countless fitness and training programs.Meditation has become a popular part of training programming. Discover the many benefits.Does it...

Your skin isn't the only thing that need some shade this summer.By now, slathering on sunscreen before stepping out the door should be a year-round habit, but your epidermis is not the only thing being affected by el sol. Other parts of your body can be negatively affected by the sun, sounds and soaring heat of the summer months. Here’s...

Use these mobility sequence to improve form, strength and performance.The health and mobility of your thoracic spine is integral to spinal and shoulder function, and ignoring this area could negatively affect performance, strength and posture, and could even add pressure to your lower back, resulting in pain and discomfort. Using several stretching techniques in...

Don't sweat the small stuff. Relax your mind and body with these strategies.Stay consistent with your workouts, even when traveling. One way to do it? Research what equipment will be available at your hotel and create a program tailored to the facility, advises Julie Bonnett, Oxygen fitness model and physique consultant in Winnipeg, Canada. You can...