Health and Diet
Do you know what you are drinking? Would you believe one 12 ounce can of regular soda contains approximately 9 teaspoons of sugar, in the form of high-fructose corn syrup? One 24-ounce bottle of the popular sports drinks contains more than 20 teaspoons. Try to avoid these excess sugars and empty calories by reaching for some pure water or sodium-free seltzer. Give it a twist with a squeeze of fresh lemon or lime.

Fitness
Fight the boredom. If exercise bores you no matter what you do, use distraction to stick with the program. Listen to music or books on tape while walking outdoors or on the treadmill. Once you get into the exercise habit, try to become involved with the act of exercising (mind to muscle), which researchers say produces better results. Really focus on the moment and how the exercise feels.