I Knew I Was Morbidly Obese

Many times, a high calorie recipe can be made “light” with a few healthy changes. I’m not talking about using fat free cheese—my philosophy is that I’d rather a little of the real stuff than a lot of the fake stuff. What I’m talking about are real food subs that keep the dish tasty, but drastically reduce the calorie counts.

Every year, the President gives a State of the Union address to members of Congress and the general citizenry to report on the current condition of the nation, and to chart a plan for moving the country forward. Two days after Obama’s second address since taking office, Anytime Fitness is offering its own barometer for measuring progress -- a report called the “Weight of the Union.”

Running can provide a great "bang for your buck" in terms of high quality training in a short amount of time. Here's an outstanding run workout that will give you everything you need in 30 short minutes:

I'm a man who wears many hats. I wear a dad hat, a husband hat, a cleaning hat, and a writer hat. Oh yeah, let's not forget that running hat. That's the one that keeps me sane and allows me to wear all of my other hats. I love each and every one of my hats (well, maybe not the cleaning hat) because they represent who I am and how I've decided to live my life. I'm a lucky man to have so many hats.

A few weeks ago, I made the decision to ditch the scale. After years (decades, really), of my happiness being dictated by the numbers on the display of that little machine, I decided enough was enough.

Whether you are buying for mom, grandma, wife, or co-worker, this lady deserves the best gift. She works hard all year long! And it can be difficult to find the perfect gift for her. Try one of these gifts to make this Holiday the best.

I woke up at 5 a.m. this past Christmas.

Santa Claus was not at my house.

While most people were thinking about gifts and how to pay off those gifts, I was getting ready to go to the gym.

Like many, my fitness journey started with the desire—and desperate need—to shed pounds. After snagging a stressful job post-college, my already heavy-set frame packed on dozens of pounds full of fast food and convenience meals. Even though I knew I was a “big girl,” I had myself convinced that I was one of the rare and elusive healthy people that lived on french fries and never needed to exercise. I had no apparent health problems. I got around fine. I must be healthy, right?

We are excited to announce that, again, we’ve made it easier than ever to manage your diet and activity on-the-go with the new Anytime Health Android app. AH Mobile is now available in both the android market and app store, and this versatile app is packed with features and tools that enable you to:

When making a new resolution for 2011, begin with the end in mind. This is my all-time favorite tip. By focusing on the end result, you are training your mind to think like someone who has already reached the top. You are visualizing your success. Remember: What we think about directs our behavior. It’s a trick the pros use to maintain their edge.

Everyone's body is a little different than the next persons, but these facts are sure to make you scratch your head in wonder of the human body. For instance, your brain can remember over 50,000 smells! This, plus ten other facts in this infographic, make understanding our unique bodies easy.