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If you’d like to participate in spreading the SaS philosophy, download my media kit to the right. Also, take a moment to check out the latest buzz.

BBC News

How Much Stamina Does it Take to Become US President?

MJ Shaar : October 31, 2012 11:24 am : Media

If you’ve been paying attention to Obama and Romney’s schedules lately, you’ll agree that making it through the presidential race requires remarkable stamina. With Hurricane Sandy hitting the North East earlier this week, things have just worsened for our current President.

BBC News reporter Cordelia Hebblethwaite interviewed me last week to get my tips for candidates. How can they preserve mental sanity under the current demands?

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Louise Cohen

Changing Obstacles into New Possibilities

MJ Shaar : August 21, 2012 8:10 pm : Media

One of the biggest obstacles we are struggling with today is how to sustain a lifestyle of health, happiness and productivity. We know what to do in order to be healthy, but sustaining these behaviors is definitely a challenge. And when we realize that some of our life habits and attitudes need to change to create health and wellbeing, we often end up even more stressed, just because we don’t see how we can possibly do it all! That’s exactly what I’ll talk about next Tuesday, August 28th on Voice America.

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Be Healthy, Be Well, Just Be

Fitness Goals That Get Results

MJ Shaar : June 18, 2012 10:50 am : Blog, Building habits, Media

Do your fitness goals propel you into action, or do they just make you feel guilty? If you have abandoned resolution after good intention, or if you have a hard time helping someone else with their desire to eat well, exercise or meditate regularly, get ready. This post, an excerpt from my interview at Be Healthy, Be Well, will help you set goals that are excuse-proof.

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Medical Fitness Association

Medical Fitness Association Conference

MJ Shaar : May 29, 2012 5:33 pm : Media

The Medical Fitness Association will hold its Northeastern conference on May 30th in Mercerville, NJ. The agenda includes topics such as exercise as a healthcare component for cancer patients and evidence-based chronic disease tools and resources. I will present at 11AM. Here’s what I’ll discuss.

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Huffington Post Announcement

Proud to Be a Huffington Post Contributor!

MJ Shaar : May 22, 2012 4:34 pm : Media

I’m happy to report that one of you, dear SaS readers, thought that my latest blog post was worthy of the Huffington Post. Amy is a HuffPost contributor herself – see her articles here – and decided to put me in touch with the editors of the online news giant. Earlier this month, my first contribution went live. The good news for you? I made the new version of the article a bit more complete and explicit than the one posted on my blog. Want all the details of how to think your way to a thinner you? Get them here!

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MJ Shaar – in 20 seconds


Marie-Josée Shaar received her undergrad at McGill University in Organizational Behavior, followed by a Master of Applied Positive Psychology at University of Pennsylvania. She's certified as a Wellness Culture Coach, a Personal Trainer, and a Nutrition and Wellness Consultant. She has spent the last 13 years studying, testing, coaching and teaching smart health habits, both nationally and internationally.

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