Health

Eating out is one of the primary causes of obesity in North America thanks to the wallop of calories served in restaurant food. Dining outside of the house used to be an expensive and rare treat but now, with 24-hour access to fast food and pizza delivery, it’s commonplace. Even if you go to the grocery store it’s quicker and easier to buy something frozen in a box and fire it into the oven or microwave.

"What is happiness? It’s a moment before you need more happiness." -Don Draper My favourite TV ad man spouts memorable happiness quotes often on Mad Men. 'Happiness is the smell of a new car and freedom of fear', he preaches. Or, as he told Dow Chemical executives in last week’s episode, 'happiness is the moment before you need more happiness'.Watching Don and his fellow ad execs is an exercise in what we think will bring us happiness versus what really does.

Larry kicked my butt. To be totally honest, I thought I’d breeze through my first session with a personal trainer — I ride my bike five months of the year — but I was in for a big surprise. I showed up at the cozy gym at my Bahamas resort, and soon learned that there are plenty of benefits to having a personal trainer, even if you already have an exercise routine.

As summer approaches, I find myself craving foods that are light, fresh, and easy to prepare. On those hot and humid days, I refrain from turning on the oven and instead gravitate toward foods like raw salads or meals that can be prepared on the outdoor grill.

If you're a woman, chances are good that at some point you've looked in a mirror and focused on your imperfections. But have you given much thought to just how your internal monologue: "I wish I had slimmer thighs", "I wish my butt was smaller" or "I can't believe how much I gained with my pregnancy" has an impact on your mental health?