Author: Dr. James Meschino

Don’t Plan a Big Bad Food RewardToday’s Will Power Momentwith Dr. James MeschinoMany people make the mistake of rewarding themselves, after they have been so good, with a big and bad food reward. They went to the gym and worked out hard; they are very proud of themselves and now feel entitled to a big, bad Read More

Don’t Lose Momentum: Committing to the Minimum Exercise ThresholdToday’s Will Power Momentwith Dr. James MeschinoMake no mistake about the fact that endurance fitness is a major underpinning of health. It’s important to eat properly, get enough sleep, manage stress, and so on, but in order to keep your heart strong and ward off many health Read More

Get More Rest to Improve Exercise Compliance and ResultsToday’s Will Power Moment – 11with Dr. James MeschinoOne of the reasons that people drop out of their exercise regiment is fatigue (physical and mental fatigue), which is often triggered by lack of sleep.The minute you feel really tired or exhausted, it’s very unlikely that you’ll find Read More

Would you like yourself better if…?Today’s Will Power Moment – 10with Dr. James MeschinoHere’s a question:Would you like yourself better if:You lost any excess body fat you are carrying around?Had a more fit, toned body?Were more compliant with your exercise program and better dietary practices?Would it have a positive effect on:Your level of happiness and Read More

The “CCCP” Formula for Exercise ComplianceToday’s Will Power Moment – 09with Dr. James MeschinoMost people have trouble staying on track with their good intentions to exercise regularly. Here is the simple formula to ensure your success that is used by myself and many individuals who exercise consistently and make it look easy. The formula has 4 Read More

Combine Your Exercise Program with Something Pleasurable Today’s Will Power Moment – 08with Dr. James MeschinoEighty percent of adults do not get sufficient exercise to prevent cardiovascular disease or other health problems, or prevent and reverse weight gain problems and health problems related to weight gain and obesity. Many people have the intention of doing Read More

Less is More: How to Start and Stick with an Exercise Program Today’s Will Power Moment – 07with Dr. James MeschinoIf you are just starting back into exercise or wanting to start an exercise program for the first time, it is best to make the program so easy that you can’t fail. Build up momentum Read More

A Brain Energy Boost for Improved Exercise Compliance Today’s Will Power Moment – 06with Dr. James MeschinoTo remove the feeling of brain fatigue that is often confused with body fatigue, have a small carbohydrate indulgence 15-20 minutes just prior to your scheduled exercise time. It will raise your blood sugar just a tad, re-energize your Read More

Find a Distraction Today’s Will Power Moment – 05with Dr. James MeschinoGrowing problem with weight gain in our society. Much of the problem is over eating. We’re creatures of habit, so when we find ourselves repeating certain patterns, like sitting in front of the TV or a computer munching on snacks, we’re only over eating, Read More

The Secret of the Small Indulgence Today’s Will Power Moment – 04with Dr. James MeschinoFor most people it is unrealistic to swear off all treat and snack foods for the rest of their lives. This is where the secret of the small indulgence comes in. By allowing yourself one or two small indulgences per day, Read More