The dreaded afternoon slump is always a bummer. It can slow down productivity and leave you with little energy when the workday ends, which makes an evening session at the gym way less appealing. Celeb yoga instructor Mandy Ingber tells Shape that Shoulderstand is the perfect mat cure for a tired body: "From this position you'll increase the blood flow to your brain, which will boost your Read more

Start your day healthy and you're off to a great start. I'm all about eating a nutritious breakfast because it gives me energy all morning, and puts me in a happy mood. Although a Nutri-Grain bar wouldn't be my first choice — oatmeal, a veggie frittata, or Greek yogurt provides more fiber and protein — I completely agree that one good decision can lead to another. Read more

Whether they're working out first thing in the morning or after work, many people may feel a little drowsy and sluggish. Rather than heading to the gym with only one eye open, prepare by drinking one of these energy-boosting beverages to help you feel more focused, energized, and ready to push your body to do more. Coffee or Green Tea Caffeine increases your endurance because it changes how Read more

Whether or not the new year means a whole new you, following these tips for self-motivation can definitely lead to a more productive you in 2012. Tackle to-dos and breeze through your schedule with these simple steps: Plan ahead. It seems like a no-brainer, but creating a to-do list for tomorrow's chores is a crucial part of productivity. Begin by writing a detailed list of individual tasks, Read more

With all the large servings of food around, it's important to control your portions. Mindless eating can be controlled with little tricks, like not eating out of the container and using smaller plates to make them look fuller. It's one thing to see what you're eating, but knowing what's in it is important as well. An easy way to keep portions in check is to be able to estimate how many calories Read more

While Summer may mean miserable heat waves that make you want to stay firmly indoors (and preferably close to a cool drink), the sunny season is an easy reminder of the reasons why we love the sun. It's during the bleak Winter months that we normally realize how much the sun affects our mood, since dark days and nights can lead to seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. So, while we still have Read more

This time of the year marks long-awaited warmer temperatures, extended days, and the sweet smell of springtime. Now that Spring has finally arrived and we can kiss our cabin fever blues away, there's another fever we have to contend with — Spring fever! Spring causes hormones to surge and our energy levels to burst from the seams, so why not add to the madness with a natural aphrodisiac Read more