Alyssa Chang
Wellness Coach & Personal Trainer
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Co-authored Articles (19)
How to
Lose Weight in 2 Days
There are a variety of reasons people may want to lose a little weight very quickly. You might have a beach vacation coming up or a special event. Although it's not possible to lose large amounts of weight quickly, los...
How to
Do a Dry Fast
The best ways to stay safe and healthy during this more extreme fastDry fasting eliminates all food and water from your diet to help cleanse your body. A dry fast that lasts 1 day causes you to eliminate the same amount ...
How to
Manage Your Time
Time management can help you excel in your studies, shine at work, and feel less stressed from day to day. But how can you make sure you're managing your routine effectively? It's actually way easier than you'd think. It...
How to
Build Self Worth
Babies are born knowing their self-worth; as life moves on, the comments, expectations, and attitudes of other people can change this natural sense of self-worth. Self-worth is what enables us to believe that we are capa...
How to
Lose Weight Fast (Teens)
Obesity rates among American teens have risen sharply over the past few decades, due at least in part to more sedentary lifestyles and an abundance of calorie-rich, nutrient-poor foods. Being overweight or obese can lead...
How to
Get a Bikini Body Fast
Ready to hit the beach and soak in some rays? There are plenty of ways you can look and feel your best while kicking back in the summer sun. If you’d like to get ready for your next trip to the pool or shore, we’ve g...
How to
Deal With a Snob
Chances are you have encountered a snobbish person at some point in your life. If you have to deal with one on a daily basis, it can be difficult not to lose your temper or find yourself very irritated. But, there are wa...
How to
Avoid Distractions
In today’s fast-paced, technology-reliant world, it can be tougher than ever to focus on taking care of business without getting distracted. Many of the thoughts, behaviors and devices that play an important role in da...
How to
Protect Yourself from Negative Energy
Chances are, you’ve probably met an “energy vampire,” or a negative person who leaves you feeling drained and empty after a simple conversation. Energy vampires can come in all shapes and sizes, whether it’s an a...
How to
Be Confident As a Short Person
Sometimes, being one too many centimeters shorter than your friends can really blow your confidence. People can be very cruel to others who are not-so-tall. All of this pressure can leave you with very low self-esteem an...
How to
Clear Negative Energy
Negative energy can have a huge psychological and emotional impact on you. It can ruin your day or week. It can make an otherwise enjoyable experience miserable. Thankfully, there are a wide variety of steps we can take ...
How to
Deal With Mean Girls at School
Meanness peaks during middle school, and can still go strong during high school. Insecurity can make some kids vicious. Mean girls participate in a kind of social bullying that is all about including some and attacking t...
How to
Lose Weight Fast on the 5 Bites Diet
The 5-bite diet has just a couple of simple rules based on counting the amount you eat instead of switching to healthier foods or exercising. Like a lot of fad diets, this has a grain of truth—eating very little food i...
How to
Stop Getting Distracted by Your Phone when Studying
Technology allows us to access to endless data and research opportunities. The same devices that help you to learn can also distract you from getting your work done. The best way to stop getting distracted by your phone ...
How to
Lose Weight During the School Year (Girls)
Losing weight can be extremely difficult. But during the school year? It's even tougher. However, think of the school year keeping you busy as a way to stay active and to keep from needlessly munching the hours away. Wit...
How to
Stop Putting Yourself Down
Most people struggle with self-esteem throughout their lives. Even the most positive, confident people get down on themselves sometimes. But what do you do when you're constantly putting yourself down and can't seem to l...
How to
Practice
No matter what your talent, hobby, or dream, you're going to need to practice to become good at something. Even those with natural talents need to practice get better. But practicing successfully is about more than putti...
How to
Deal with a Friend's Rude Spouse
While handling rudeness with a close friend can usually be resolved with a candid talk, the resolution isn’t so obvious when the rude person is your friend’s husband or wife. This is a tricky situation to navigate be...
How to
Feel Like Eating Breakfast First Thing in the Morning
Everyone knows that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but it's also the easiest to skip. However, having a good breakfast is shown to make you more alert throughout the day and may keep you from snacking ...
