It’s almost here, that time of year when you wish you stuck to your fitness plan and went a little easy on the holiday dips and desserts. Swimsuits are on sale and you’re wondering whether your winter comforter is suitable as a coverup for the beach.

As you consider your summer style options, remember it’s never to late to start making healthier choices. Regardless of your goals for summer fashion and beach wear, staying healthy is an all year affair. But with 23 days until the official start of summer, we thought you might need a little inspiration.  Kristine Louis, former Heart and Style Big Rewards Health Coach, personal trainer and owner of My Body My Way Fitness Studio , offers 16 simple strategies to help you prepare for a healthy and vibrant summer season. Read the full story

Maybe you’ve been thinking about losing weight for some time now. Perhaps you have even tried to lose weight before. If you’ve lost your motivation, now is the time to get started again.

Losing weight isn’t easy, but think of the benefits. Losing weight will help you feel better, make it easier to be physically active, and can improve blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Read the full story