Medical Dynamics

Most fitness experts will agree that if you're hoping to motivate yourself to work out, job number one is finding something you actually enjoy. And since we all have different personalities, that might mean tuning out some of the buzziest fitness trends in favor of something you think you'll honestly stick with. (It's really okay if HIIT is not your thing.)

Weight gain from out-of-control cravings aside, it can be frustrating to have a constant hankering for something unhealthy and not know why. The good news is that there’s usually a reason underlying that burning desire to house a bag of potato chips, or the feeling that you might actually die if you don’t get a pickle rightthisinstant (even though you’re not pregnant). If you're having visions of Milky Way bars, for example, it could mean that you're missing a very specific nutrient in your diet. (Yupit's more complicated than said chocolate bar being so darn delicious.)

Stress isn’t exactly new, but the way we are dealing with it has changedespecially in the world of wellness. Relaxation is having a frontier moment, meaning that there are many new opportunities to explore the different modalities out there, says New York’s MNDFL meditation studio CEO Ellie Burrows. People are more forthcoming in how they feel and owning the fact that they are not alone in their experience of stressvulnerability is trending. The need to convince everyone that ‘I've got it together’ is seriously going out of style and it's awesome.

Remember when we thought we had seen the worst of our hormones with puberty? Nopein reality, these chemicals can be just as tumultuous as we speed along into adulthood, spelling out breakouts, an unstoppable appetite, and, above all else, stress. But it's not all bad: When in balance, our hormones help ensure that our body and mind are working optimally and in tandemour metabolism is humming along smoothly, our skin is clear, and our mood is in check.

Procrastination is something we all try to resist. While we've tried every trick to kick the habit once and for all, it remains a continuous struggle (and finally putting an end to procrastination remains a mainstay of New Year's resolutions). However, habitual procrastinators will take comfort in hearing that sometimes leaving things until the last minute can be the best strategy.