Contribution by Guest Blogger Karen Harvey.
With all of the various methods and do’s & don’ts within the physical fitness industry, how do you know what is right for you? And what role do your own instincts and inspiration play in that?
Personally, I have always loved striving to be healthy and take care of my body. I like how it makes me feel good, look good and full of energy. It’s easy to become addicted to the constant progression of exercise with painful soreness and then improved results. As a professional dancer, I’ve trained my body in so many various ways Continue reading “How do you know what type of physical training is best for you?”


I used to eat lots and lots of snacks. It slowly got to a point where I would freak out if I left the house without a little snack in my mouth, in my hand, and in my purse. For instance, if I knew we were going out to dinner in an hour, I would have a snack. My thoughts were, “Who knows, it could be two hours before we are sitting down to eat!” I feared the irritability and anxiety I felt if I wasn’t sure when I would eat next, so I made sure I was always eating.
“It is important that when pursing our own self-interest we should be “wise selfish” and not “foolish selfish”. Being foolish selfish means pursuing our own interests in a narrow, shortsighted way. Being wise selfish means taking a broader view and recognizing that our own long-term individual interest lies in the welfare of everyone. Being wise selfish means being compassionate.” – Dalai Lama