How “fat” do you think you are? It’s a loaded question, that’s for sure, but when it comes to how fit we think we are, there can be some discrepancy between our own self-image and what’s really being reflected in the mirror. I’m sure there’s many of us who—myself included—have at some point been living in denial or at least blissful ignorance of how our bodies really look.  To be fair, it’s certainly something to love and accept your body for what it is, how it feels, and what it all looks like. If you’re at peace with your shape, your health, and have a solid self-image—no matter what the numbers say because in the end, confidence can count for a lot more than …

Rise and shine, weekend fitness warriors! Some of us plan to get in most of our weekly fitness quota between Monday to Friday, but for others, the weekend is the best time to get fit on our own terms. Now that the mercury’s rising and seasonal temperatures are soaring, find the silver lining in a potentially sweaty fitness situation with this weekend’s Saturday fit links.

1. It’s a good time to start thinking about your summer fitness resolutions. If you haven’t done this already, see how you can kickstart your seasonal sweat sessions this Saturday.

2. Bikini season, if not already in full swing, is fast approaching. However, depending on where we’re at in our fitness journey, it can be easy to get …

Is your social schedule screwing with your fitness routine? I recently read an article referencing FMO—“fear of missing out”—and how prevalent it is in your twenties. To avoid missing out on something important socially, it becomes extra important to attend all and every outing that crops up on your newsfeed. Happy Hour? You’re there. Impromptu hang-out after class? You bet. Going to the mall during break? Do you even have to ask? Basically, your social life rules your priorities, and to ensure that you’re on top of things in that regard, you must be present for fear of missing out.

FMO is all well and good while it lasts, but at some point, I think we all realize that there are certain people we’d much …

What does your  workout wardrobe look like? These days, hitting the gym can be synonymous with talking a stroll down the catwalk. No doubt, everyone wants to look good, if only based on our own standards of fashion, but whatever happened to the old shorts-n-t-shirt combo? It seems that those days are few and far between, especially at my gym. Admittedly, I’m certainly conscious of the gear I’m donning for my sweat sessions, but there is a connection to be made between our choice of workout clothes and our own perceptions of body image in general.

Spandex, spandex, spandex!
Nowadays, nearly everything has some variant of spandex in it.  “Tighter” has become the theme of our generation’s fashion mantra, and not always for the better. …

Feeling bad about missing a workout? In most cases, getting down on yourself for skipping the gym, eating a piece of cake, or not making your goals is not the most positive feeling. Truth be told, negative reinforcement—getting frustrated or upset with yourself after failing to hit the gym—isn’t always the best impetus for fitness improvement. However, there is something to be said about feeling guilty enough to get yourself in gear. See how you can use potential fitness regret to your advantage and go to the gym today!

1. Anticipate a guilt-free evening
I’m huge fan of TV and anything related to sitting on the couch, and it’s not looking like it’s going to change any time soon. Besides, what better way to unwind …