Problem: Article: While you may think it's best to focus on your abs, it's actually better to do exercises that work your whole body. That's because these exercises help you lose weight all across your body, which in turn takes fat off your belly. They also help strengthen your stomach muscles. For an exercise that works your whole body, try swimming, running, or walking. Many cities have adult community leagues for sports. Alternatively, your workplace may have a baseball or soccer team. Joining a team gets you active even when you're just having fun. While working your abs by doing crunches and sit-ups can help your overall health, it's not going to flatten your stomach on its own. That's because exercising increases muscle in the areas you work, but it draws fat from your whole body. Therefore, while crunches and sit-ups can be a good workout, you can't focus only on them to flatten your stomach. If your main goal is to lose belly fat, then it's fine to stick solely with aerobic exercise. You should be getting at least 150 minutes of aerobic exercise a week. If you want to add in abdominal work, you can add 10 to 20 minutes to your routine. If you're like many people, you may eat when you're bored. Instead of reaching for a snack, go on a walk instead. Exercising instead of eating will help cut down on the fat in your body.
Summary: Employ your whole body. Find a team sport. Include abdominal work as a part of a larger routine. Exercise your boredom away.

Problem: Article: People who spend just an hour per week exercising or just an hour in the kitchen will experience less weight loss than those who spend multiple hours in the kitchen and several hours exercising. Identify the psychological reason that you are overeating. Verbalize the situation and address it instead of turning to food. If you need support, then contact a therapist or other mental health expert. Try posting a photograph of yourself from a time when you were at a healthy weight so that you can stay motivated by the vision of a thinner you. If you have children, then think of how losing weight will help you to be active with your children. Also, think of how living healthily will allow you to live longer and spend more time with the people you love, doing the activities that you enjoy. Changing negative habits will be difficult. Expect to feel as though you can’t do it and as though you want to give up. Then, instead of giving up, “dig deep” and believe in yourself. When you have a large amount of weight to lose, the task can feel impossible. Focus on taking the program one day at a time and one pound at a time. Your healthy habits will set an incredibly positive example for your children and for other important people in your life. If you fail one day, then start over the next day by getting back to the program.
Summary: Understand that you’ll get out of the experience what you put into it. Avoid emotional overeating. Keep a vision of a “thin you” in your head. Let the positives in your life motivate you. Expect negativity. Don’t get overwhelmed. Think about setting an example. Remember that every day is a new day.

Problem: Article: Stand up straight with your feet facing forwards but angled out slightly. Make sure they are positioned parallel to your shoulders. This a good neutral stance that is perfect for starting the dance.
Summary: Stand with your feet about shoulder-width apart.

Problem: Article: When employees feel like their managers care, they're often more willing to work harder and share responsibility in meeting the company's goals. An easy way to make employees feel cared for is to be kind to your employees. Make sure your employees' needs are being met and let them know that their efforts have not gone unnoticed.  Listen to your employees when they have grievances or complaints. Being heard and seeing positive changes can make workers feel more motivated to help the company. Show an interest in your employees' work-life balance. Don't ask intrusive questions, but be understanding when employees need time off for doctors' appointments, family events, and other personal matters. Treat your employees the way you would want to be treated. Be kind without being weak and always offer guidance and support. If you want to keep your employees motivated, you'll need to know what level they're currently working at and what level they need to be at. You can do this by setting realistic, obtainable goals and offering support along the way.  Ask employees how productive and efficient they see themselves, and offer to let them have input into how productivity is assessed. Factor in considerations like how much of a job is repetitive versus original/creative work. Include (but don't solely rely on) objective factors like the number of sales calls made, reports filed, or functions coded. Balance this with subjective factors like management ratings and employee satisfaction. Remember that employees are still part of a team. If one employee isn't performing up to par, look at how his or her coworkers are managing their end of the work to ensure that that employee isn't left hanging with extra projects. Good work should not go unrecognized. Every employee who meets his or her productivity goals should be rewarded in some way, as your company would not be able to function properly without those employees.  Thank employees for their hard work and let them know that you value and appreciate their efforts. Personal incentives can do wonders to motivate employees.  Consider offering small bonuses/commissions to highly-productive employees. Throw a pizza party or sundae buffet when employees meet their goals for the month. Hard-working employees need some down time to maintain productivity. Working constantly without interruption is draining and may lead to performance problems down the line. You can avoid this problem by allowing your employees to balance work time and down time.  Allow for short breaks throughout the day, whether that means water cooler talk, a coffee break, or a short break to step outside for some fresh air. Breaks help improve productivity and boost morale. Make sure your employees have vacation options. A short vacation can do wonders for an employee's mindset and motivation. Reducing internet restrictions on social media and other websites can give your employees a much-needed break during the day. However, some managers feel that social media is too big of a distraction in the workplace and should be banned.
Summary:
Show an interest in your employees' wellbeing. Set goals for and measure employee productivity. Implement positive reinforcement for good work. Give your employees some down time.