This past week, I’ve been sick. It all started Monday night, after the challenge. We were out at Anytime Fitness in Norwalk, and the challenge was survivor style planking. Last one to drop, won. I was pretty excited because I have become plank master! I got into position and started it out, then I...

It’s hard enough, willpower-wise, to make healthier choices when you’re trying to achieve your weight loss goals. But it’s even harder when seemingly better-for-you “diet foods” don’t live up to their claims—or are downright harmful to your health.

Weight loss gets a bad rap for being difficult to achieve and maintain, but you can stack the deck in your favor. Here are six ways to power up your willpower:

A regular cardio machine routine certainly deserves kudos. It’s a great way to burn calories quickly and stay fit. But, you won’t be doing your physique any favors if you make one of these common cardio machine mistakes.