Meatless Monday is a trend that’s getting a lot of mention lately. The idea is to start each week with healthy, environmentally friendly meat alternatives. By avoiding meat once a week, it’s been shown that you may reduce your risk of chronic preventable conditions like cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity. It can also reduce your carbon footprint and save precious resources like fresh water and fossil fuel.

We all know exercise is important for any weight loss or weight management regimen. Daily exercise makes you stronger and makes you feel better. But did you know that if you Nudge yourself to regular exercise, the effects are much more far reaching than just weight loss and strength? Studies show that daily exercise can add years to your life, stave off sickness and disease, and even improve your quality of life.

The human body is made up of between 50 to 75 percent water based on sex and body type. Our brain is made up of 85% water. Staying hydrated is one of the most important things we can do as all of our organs depend on it whether we're being active or not. The Mayo Clinic has found that the average water intake for a man is 3 liters.  But staying hydrated and not being thirsty isn't the only benefit, your overall health can improve by drinking enough water.

We've always been told the best way for a proper weight management program involves focusing on caloric intake while expending those calories with exercise. While this is still true, a recent study shows the importance of getting enough sleep.

I don't know about you, but around 4pm I start getting a twinge of hunger. Of course, I can easily work through it but I find if I don't snack on something then I'll be ravenous at dinner and most often eat more than I should. Apparently I'm not alone since the Mayo Clinic posted an article about how snacks can be a valid part of a weight loss plan.