Fitness Tip: Pay attention to what you are eating. Ask yourself if you really are hungry or if something else is going on that’s causing you to turn to food.

Fitness Tip: Unless you’re training for a marathon, skip long, slow, distance running — sprinting builds more muscle.

Fitness Tip: Be warned: Buying foods labeled “low-fat,” “non-fat,” or “fat-free” may encourage you to eat up to 50 percent more calories.

Fitness Tip: Weighing yourself too often can cause you to obsess over every pound. Go for once a week, and not every day.

Fitness Tip: Occasionally buy new shoes or gym clothes if it helps to revitalize your passion for the gym and for exercise.