
Dan Ariely shares his 5 tips for making resolutions stick in the New Year

We all know weight is just a number, yet it can be hard to ignore when it unexplainably climbs higher. That’s the beauty of Shapa, it takes normal weight variances into account and gives you feedback on your overall progress—not just your weight.

While improving your health can seem daunting, research shows there are weight loss strategies far more effective than relying on willpower

Before you continue reading this, take a pause. Relax for a moment and consider where you are. Notice your surroundings—the light, the temperature and the noise level. Think about how you’re sitting or standing. Listen to your breath and consider its pace. That’s mindfulness. It’s no more complicated than that

Isn’t it amazing how the simplest concepts can be the hardest to change? For instance, have you ever celebrated reaching a weight-loss milestone by going out to dinner? Or rewarded yourself for a great workout with a smoothie? It’s surprising how easy it is to make food the prize for a job well done—even when the achievement is weight loss.

4 tips for prioritizing your health and wellness this year. Everyone knows January is the busiest month at the gym. Whether it’s New Year’s resolutions or after-the-holidays diet regret, motivation is high at the beginning of the year—but then it wanes. If doing the same things to lose weight and get healthy hasn’t helped you reach your goals, Shapa has your back.