Counting Macros: How to Calculate IIFYM Diet for Weight Loss
Maybe you’ve overheard people at the gym buzzing about how the IIFYM diet helped them slim down. Continue reading Counting Macros: How to Calculate IIFYM Diet for Weight Loss
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Are Organic Doritos Any Healthier Than the Original?
The new, organic Doritos carry just as much fat and 81 percent the sodium of regular nacho cheese Doritos, and they also pack ten extra calories per serving. Continue reading Are Organic Doritos Any Healthier Than the Original?
‘Why Gaining 33 Pounds Changed My Life’
Some kids are bullied for being heavy; Sarah Bogue was bullied for being so thin that schoolmates called her anorexic. Continue reading ‘Why Gaining 33 Pounds Changed My Life’
How Apple Engineered Its Watch to Push You to Perform at Your Peak
The Tesla jam out front, the bike commuters riding one-handed while clutching MacBooks, the Apple Watches on everyone’s wrists capturing biometric data—all hint at the kind of skunkworks activity that sends geeks a-Twitter. Located on a side street in Cupertino—a … Continue reading How Apple Engineered Its Watch to Push You to Perform at Your Peak
9 Things Happy Couples Always Do Before Bed
To help you hone in on this secret relationship tactic, we asked real women about the evening habits that help keep their relationships going strong. Continue reading 9 Things Happy Couples Always Do Before Bed
Why You Should Always Turn on the Air Vent Above You During a Flight
The next time you go to turn off the ventilation above your seat on an airplane — whether because you’re afraid of getting sick or you’re downright chilly — you might want to reconsider. Continue reading Why You Should Always Turn on the Air Vent Above You During a Flight
3 Facts Every Woman Should Know About Her Skin
We all know the basics when it comes to our skin: apply sunscreen daily to help prevent skin cancer; avoid excessive exposure to UV rays. Continue reading 3 Facts Every Woman Should Know About Her Skin
6 Common Meal Prep Mistakes and How to Fix Them
But even if you’ve mastered the meal prep basics, you may not be completely satisfied with the food you’re heating up when lunch time rolls around. Continue reading 6 Common Meal Prep Mistakes and How to Fix Them
The Best Sports Bralettes For Every Cup Size
Unlike some sports bras, which are designed to be worn underneath your workout gear, bralettes are meant to be seen. Continue reading The Best Sports Bralettes For Every Cup Size
This Is The Most Flattering Sports Bra And Leggings Combo EVER
Between her tell-it-like-it-is attitude and incredible fashion sense, it’s hard not to love Morgan Stewart. Continue reading This Is The Most Flattering Sports Bra And Leggings Combo EVER
7 Everyday Foods That Are Better For You Than Trendy Superfoods
The next, it’s camel milk. Whatever the “superfood,” there’s always a new snack or beverage that claims to protect you from disease or give you another health boost, like healthier skin or stronger bones. Continue reading 7 Everyday Foods That Are Better For You Than Trendy Superfoods
The Truth About Alcohol And Weight Gain
You’ve probably heard that alcohol contains empty calories and, if you want to lose weight, it’s a good idea to scale back on how much you drink. Continue reading The Truth About Alcohol And Weight Gain
These Are the 6 Exercises You Can Do to Become as Fit as a U.S. Soldier
Since the early 2000s, the United States Army has been devising a new series of fitness tests to better prepare their soldiers for the battlefield. For … Continue reading These Are the 6 Exercises You Can Do to Become as Fit as a U.S. Soldier
The Lower-Body Exercise Selena Gomez Swears By
For strong stems, the 25-year-old star relies on toe circles, hot potato, pulses, and hydrants. Continue reading The Lower-Body Exercise Selena Gomez Swears By
Chocolate Cake Recipes With Fewer Calories
Get your chocolate fix without the high calorie count—or the sugar crash. Continue reading Chocolate Cake Recipes With Fewer Calories
How This Pilates Instructor Is Helping Celebs Shed Major Pounds
Pilates is a workout that’s focused on elongating, chiseling, and sculpting muscles. Continue reading How This Pilates Instructor Is Helping Celebs Shed Major Pounds
THIS Is Why Your Feet Hurt So Badly After Your Workouts
You should also take a good look at your sneakers Continue reading THIS Is Why Your Feet Hurt So Badly After Your Workouts
There Are 6 Types Of Body Fat—Here’s What You Need To Know About Them
Despite what fad diets and catchy headlines would lead you to believe, fat is not all the same. Continue reading There Are 6 Types Of Body Fat—Here’s What You Need To Know About Them
Chai Tea Recipe (Without the Caffeinated Tea!)
Chai or chai tea is a popular drink in India where this delicious hot beverage is often made by boiling tea leaves with milk and adding sugar and spices. Continue reading Chai Tea Recipe (Without the Caffeinated Tea!)
5-Minute Blender Hollandaise Sauce Recipe
Too often, sauces and dressings are treated as an afterthought in meals. Continue reading 5-Minute Blender Hollandaise Sauce Recipe
8 Things That Happen When You Stop Drinking Alcohol
Maybe your nightly glass of wine has turned into two or three. Or you’re overdoing it on the beer and have the gut to prove it. Continue reading 8 Things That Happen When You Stop Drinking Alcohol
Do you Suffer from Excess Supination? Here’s How to Fix It
Both supination and pronation are terms used to describe the rolling motion of the heels and feet during the body’s gait cycle, which takes place as we run or walk. Continue reading Do you Suffer from Excess Supination? Here’s How to Fix It
High Fat, Low Carb Pancakes: A Keto-Approved Breakfast
Pancakes are typically viewed as one of those indulgent foods that you can never enjoy when you’re trying to be healthy or lose weight. Continue reading High Fat, Low Carb Pancakes: A Keto-Approved Breakfast
What Happens When You Put on 10 Pounds
With an alarming obesity rate the affects well more than one-third of U.S. adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), we’re all familiar with the dangers of obesity. Continue reading What Happens When You Put on 10 Pounds
What Burns More Calories: Running Inside Or Outside?
Plenty of people pick running as their go-to cardio workout to burn calories and shed fat. Continue reading What Burns More Calories: Running Inside Or Outside?
Biotin Benefits: Thicken Hair, Nails and Beautify Skin
Biotin, or Vitamin B7, is a water-soluble vitamin that’s a part of the vitamin B complex — a group of key nutrients needed for healthy metabolic, nerve, digestive and cardiovascular functions. Continue reading Biotin Benefits: Thicken Hair, Nails and Beautify Skin
Plant-Based Protein Weight Loss
Even as a fitness editor, I’ve never been one to drink protein shakes for several reasons. Continue reading Plant-Based Protein Weight Loss
This New Diet Says Some ‘Healthy’ Foods Might Actually Make You GAIN Weight
Just when we thought we’d heard of every diet fad out there (ban carbs! skip sugar!), a new one recently popped up that genuinely took us by surprise. Continue reading This New Diet Says Some ‘Healthy’ Foods Might Actually Make You GAIN Weight
Foods that Lower Pressure + the High Blood Pressure Diet
Regardless of location or income level, the leading cause of death worldwide is heart disease. Continue reading Foods that Lower Pressure + the High Blood Pressure Diet
These 4 Simple Eating Habits Might Help Keep Your Weight In Check
Forget the fad diets: The key to weight loss—or, at least, staving off weight gain—may have more to do with the size of your meals and when you’re eating them, a new study in the Journal of Nutrition suggests. Continue reading These 4 Simple Eating Habits Might Help Keep Your Weight In Check
Kourtney Kardashian Loves Lancome Hypnose Mascara
Kourtney Kardashian is constantly teaching us clever beauty hacks, and today she is revealing more tips on her app and website. Continue reading Kourtney Kardashian Loves Lancome Hypnose Mascara
‘I Went On A Weight-Loss Cruise—Here’s What Happened’
Many people think cruises are synonymous with weight gain, thanks to all the lounging around and endless buffets. Continue reading ‘I Went On A Weight-Loss Cruise—Here’s What Happened’
What Type of Exercise Is Best for the Brain?
Exercise is just as good for the brain as it is for the body, a growing body of research is showing. Continue reading What Type of Exercise Is Best for the Brain?
‘The 7-Day Experiment That Made Me A Better Mom’
“Mama…Mama?” My son sat beside me on the couch, his favorite book in hand. Even though he was right in front of me, I didn’t hear him. Continue reading ‘The 7-Day Experiment That Made Me A Better Mom’
‘These Small Changes Helped Me Lose Half My Body Weight In 2 Years’
Up until starting my journey three years ago, I was big my entire life. Having grown up in Australia, I was quite active, but I had foodie parents and often found myself overindulging. Continue reading ‘These Small Changes Helped Me Lose Half My Body Weight In 2 Years’
Coffee Before Workout: Can Caffeine Improve Exercise?
Coaches of elite athletes have long known that a shot of caffeine before a training session or competition can improve performance by making it easier to exercise more vigorously with less pain and fatigue. Continue reading Coffee Before Workout: Can Caffeine Improve Exercise?
The Best Drugstore Face Washes, According to Dermatologists
From luxurious anti-aging serums to face masks to eye creams, there are many splurge-worthy skincare products out there. Continue reading The Best Drugstore Face Washes, According to Dermatologists
Exactly What To Do If Your Weight Is Constantly Fluctuating
Think about improving your diet (as a noun) over the long-term, not dieting (as a verb) in the short-term. Continue reading Exactly What To Do If Your Weight Is Constantly Fluctuating
7 Weight-Loss Mistakes You’re Making At Work Every Day
You don’t need us to tell you that those free office donuts and weekly birthday celebrations are bad news for your diet (seriously, how can there be so many birthdays?!) Continue reading 7 Weight-Loss Mistakes You’re Making At Work Every Day
20 Secret Ways to Use Coconut Oil for Skin
It’s no surprise that I’m a huge coconut oil fan, for it’s the do-everything oil with next-to-zero downside. Continue reading 20 Secret Ways to Use Coconut Oil for Skin
Got 10 Minutes? This Kettlebell Workout Only Has 3 Exercises
It’s time to show up to your workout with bells on — and we’re not just talking about your enthusiasm. Continue reading Got 10 Minutes? This Kettlebell Workout Only Has 3 Exercises
Tina Muir — Professional Runner Who Tried to Gain Weight After 9 Years Without a Period — Is Pregnant
“I can barely believe it myself… but yes, I am pregnant — 8 weeks pregnant,” she wrote Continue reading Tina Muir — Professional Runner Who Tried to Gain Weight After 9 Years Without a Period — Is Pregnant
The Fitbit Alta Is On Sale for Its Lowest Price Ever
If you’ve been eyeing the Fitbit Alta, now’s the time to buy: The fitness tracker is on sale at Amazon for $69.99 (regularly $129.95). Continue reading The Fitbit Alta Is On Sale for Its Lowest Price Ever
How Often Should You Eat Dessert If You’re Trying To Lose Weight?
If you’re trying to lose weight, an overhaul of your eating habits is a good way to begin. Continue reading How Often Should You Eat Dessert If You’re Trying To Lose Weight?
More People Are Taking Vitamin D Than Ever. Here’s Why That Might Be Risky
More people are taking vitamin D supplements today than they were 20 years ago, but that’s not necessarily a good thing. Continue reading More People Are Taking Vitamin D Than Ever. Here’s Why That Might Be Risky
‘I Stopped Eating Carbs At Night For Two Weeks—Here’s What Happened’
Carbs are my ultimate weakness. I love bread. But also pasta. And potatoes. And who are the people who don’t eat pizza crust? Continue reading ‘I Stopped Eating Carbs At Night For Two Weeks—Here’s What Happened’
6 Things You Should Know Before Hiring A Personal Trainer
So you joined a new gym. Congrats! Now for the sales pitch: The manager gently suggests (or, err, pushes) you into getting a free training session. Continue reading 6 Things You Should Know Before Hiring A Personal Trainer
9 Chia Seed Benefits + Side Effects
Chia seeds (salvia hispanica) have become one of the most popular superfoods in the health community. Continue reading 9 Chia Seed Benefits + Side Effects
