It’s the start of a new year, and like most of America, I feel the need to atone. Seven glorious pounds later—earned through a relentless pursuit of everything I denied myself all year—I’ve maxed out my fat and sugar levels, often in the same package, and frequently throughout the day. So now the question is: Which diet should I try this year? I’ve chosen Intuitive Eating . Yes, Intuitive Eating.  The premise sounds dreamy: eat what you want, stop when you’re no longer hungry

Anyone who knows me will tell you: I love coffee. I must love it—I drink it all day. I must love it—because in my office alone, I have five different ways to make it: Espresso machine. Drip machine. Instant coffee. And a French press. Just in case one—or all—decide to fail me. If you’re traveling to a coffee-producing country, you already know what souvenir to bring back. I drink coffee before I brush my teeth in the morning. I would never waste money whitening my teeth—what’

Age and Category: 21 years old, Wellness competitor City/State: New Haven, CT Gym:  Montari Brothers Powerhouse My name is Alexa Boyle. I...

I could have done all these exercises at home but today I need the gym. I slept horribly last night with the sheets wrapped around me...

Colleen DiVito Age and Category: 53 years old, Bikini Competitor City/State: Reading, Massachussetts Gym: Fitness Within, Reading, MA I...

It is not easy to explain to (ordinary) people why you would want to undergo a 3-4 month diet just for a T-shirt and a trophy. That’s a...

We have a parakeet named Treetop (Don’t judge. I didn’t pick the name.) We have managed to keep it alive for now over five years. That is...

I am sure that there are many compelling reasons why someone decides to train for a bodybuilding competition. But I can only tell you...

There are few more acceptable addictions in this world than to be addicted to coffee. The lines at any Starbucks attest to our desire to...

I’m a family practice doctor in solo practice. That means that I have the responsibilities of being a doctor and the responsibilities of...

Full disclosure. I will admit that I smoked marijuana twice, a fact that shames me to this day. Prior to that first time, I was proud to...

It’s Monday morning and the alarm goes off.  My eyes squeeze shut as I realize it’s time for the weekly weigh-in. So tempting to sink...

Having been pregnant twice, I am well versed in the three trimesters of pregnancy. And having entered 30+ competitions in the past 30+...

Competition prep can be hard for a female athlete because the changes to the body are so incrementally small.  It is hard to remain...

Restaurants – They don’t care about your health. They don’t want you to live long. They just want you to live long enough to come back....

Gum. Gum. Gum. ​ I chew gum all prep long because it satisfies my desire to chew. I break the stick in half and chew it until the burst...

What do competitors dream of during all those weeks of strict dieting? What do they obsess about after weeks of deprivation? ​ During the...