Wellness Blog
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Why Your Cravings Don't Have to Define You Anymore
One of our members recently told me a story about a chili dog. Which reminded me of my life-long temptation with potato chips. Which taught me an incredible lesson about why people fall off their diet. So, a quick story: A few months ago, I was tal
Larry: Change Your Understanding, Change Your Life
Watch Larry's inspiring story to find out how the bad habits he'd cultivated for 63 years were reversed... in just six months!
Joy: Change Your Education, Change Your Life
Joy woke up one morning and couldn't walk. The pain in her joints was overwhelming...
Paul: Change Your Habits, Change Your Life
The numbers speak for themselves. At 50, Paul's cholesterol was at 350...
Liz: Change Your Mind, Change Your Life
Liz always considered herself a healthy person because she never got sick. But then, she started to gain a lot of weight.
Paul: Change Your Nutrition, Change Your Life
Paul's story started with a moment of incredible pain. The pressure on his chest was like nothing he'd ever felt before.
Marc and Kim: Change Your Lifestyle, Change Your Life
Marc and Kim of chickpeaandbean.com are back to talk about how to fuel your body and mind... the right way!
Marc and Kim: Change Your "Diet," Change Your Life
Marc and Kim of chickpeaandbean.com talk about how to get out of the fad diet cycle and take back your life!
Marc and Kim: Change Your Fate, Change Your Life
Marc grew up in a big Mexican family, with eight brothers and sisters. And except for one sister, every one of his siblings and his mother were diabetic. He knew that his fate would be the same. It must run in his genes, right?
Why Smart People Do So Many Stupid Things
We've all seen it. A very smart person who does very dumb things. The question, though, is why?
How the Executive Health Coaching Program Works
Here at the Wellness Training Institute, we're incredibly excited about the recent launch of our Executive Health Coaching Program. Like our other programs, it's designed to guide you step-by-step, no matter how dire your health situation might be,
Introducing The Executive Health Coaching Program
When I first met Bill, it was at one of our Wellness Dinner Seminars. He was an imposing figure. He was well-dressed and looked like someone who took his life and career very seriously. Dan exuded success. And he also spent the entire seminar with hi
Cards on the Table: Here's What We're All About at the Wellness Training Institute
When it comes to getting healthy, it seems like there are a lot of options out there. The diet industry itself, in fact, is worth over $60 billion according to the latest statistics. That's $60 billion worth of potential answers to the question: &ldq
The Program-less Program: Why Healthful Evolutions Works
Because fad diets don't work. You might lose a little—or even a lot—of weight. But only for a short time.
How the Healthful Evolutions Program Works
One of the most common questions we get here at the Wellness Training Institute is how, exactly, our Healthful Evolutions Program works. It's a good question. Not because what we do is complicated, or even all that hard to describe. It's actually pre
Health KickStart Series #1: Frame the Day
Getting healthy and staying that way can seem like a big challenge. But here's where to start!
The Second Brain: How What You Eat is the Secret to Lasting Happiness
The latest medical research is clear: You have a second brain! And it's even more important now to eat foods that bring you life. Here's what I mean...
Is Your Doctor Treating Your Diabetes the Right Way?
Most doctors understand medicine. And medication. What they don't always get trained in, though, is nutrition. Is your doctor approaching your type 2 diabetes care the right way? Two things surprised me the most after working with members...
Cutting Through the Clutter: How to (Finally) Figure Out Which Health Information is Right... and Which is Dead Wrong
There's a lot of health information out there. And A LOT of it is just plain wrong. So, how do you tell the difference?
Releasing the Ninjas: What a Detox Really Does for Your Body
You hear a lot about detoxes these days. But how do they actually work? Good question. Here's the answer...
Happier Holidays: 15 Ways to Bring Joy to Your Life This Holiday Season
The holidays are supposed to be a happy time. But studies show that a lot of people experience acute depression during this season. Here are 15 ways to avoid being one of those statistics.
5 Habits for Happiness
The simple truth is this: Happiness is a choice. And your health depends on how you choose.
How to Keep the Belly Fat Away… For Good
Caught in the Yo-yoing cycle of fad dieting? Here's how to shed those pounds and keep them off!
A Recipe for Happiness
Here's a simple recipe for lasting happiness.
Plants, Protein, and Eternal Happiness
A recent study out of Australia shows what those of us who've switched to a plant-based diet already know. Eating more fruits and vegetables, according to the research, appears to make you happier. Which makes sense, right?
Meditate... and Get Happy!
It's always amazing to me to watch a yoga class come in stressed and harried... and then watch them leave an hour later, relaxed, lighter, and happier. It's also amazing that recent studies have shown that the happiness bump you get from yoga...
Can You Really Change Your Life?
Change is hard. Or, at least, it is if you're focusing on the wrong things. Here's how very small changes can have huge benefits—and a huge influence on your happiness—in a very short amount of time.
Gratitude: Nature's Perfect, Proven Happiness Drug
If I told you there was one, perfect, scientifically proven drug for being happy and staying that way, would you want it? If you're like most people, the answer is probably a resounding yes. Well, there's good news...
(More) Member Success Stories!
Getting your health back is often a long and arduous process. A lot of people have spent a long, long time doing things that made them sick, and undoing all of that is a process. Which is why we're so excited...