When you need a quick post-workout snack, something with protein and carbs, look no further. Made with only three ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen, these protein balls couldn’t be easier to whip up. At 47 calories per ball, a three-piece serving is 141 calories and offers 8.1 grams of protein and 24…
Strapless dresses, cocktail parties, midnight toasts, and family gatherings – it can feel like there’s a lot of pressure to look good during the holidays. A huge part of looking good is how you feel on the inside, and this 10-minute workout from in-demand trainer Holly Perkins will definitely have you smiling. Press play, and…
It’s no wonder that chili is a cold-weather staple: this one-pot meal is easy to cook, serve, and clean up. It’s also packed with protein, metabolism-boosting spices, and iron. Best of all, there’s a chili recipe for just about anyone – regardless of dietary restrictions. If you need to feed a crowd this season, make…
It’s that time of year again: new year, new you. Sounds simple, right? But research from the University of Scranton suggests that by the first week of January, a whopping one-quarter of us who make resolutions have already ditched them, and by year’s end only eight percent have made our resolutions a reality. Fret not:…
Did you know you can use the first meal of the day as a tool to lose weight? Want to know how? We’ve enlisted the expertise of two nutritionists – Stephanie Clarke, RD, and Willow Jarosh, RD, of C&J Nutrition – to share the perfect equation for how to make a scrumptious and satisfying breakfast…
Our next Before & After story comes from Amanda Fraijo-Tobin, who blogs about life after losing 130 pounds on her blog Friday Love Song, which is part of our POPSUGAR Select Fitness network. Below, she shares how she lost the weight and how she keeps it off. Amanda: Before Growing up, I wasn’t severely overweight…
A runner isn’t born overnight: it takes weeks of building up and training the body to get used to moving this way. If running is one of your goals, here’s an eight-week plan to get you running 30 minutes straight. Whether you enjoy running outside in the fresh air, or hitting the treadmill at your…
There are 1,001 ways to work out on a treadmill, but my favorite is intervals. Changing your pace every few minutes busts through the boredom often associated with indoor running, and once you set your pace on the treadmill, it’s difficult to cheat. In this workout, the running speed pushes you beyond your comfort zone…
Running is a great way to get in shape since you can do it almost anywhere, and signing up for a 5K is one of the best ways to ensure you stick to your new workout goals. If you’re new to running, however, there’s nothing worse than slipping on your brand-new sneakers and setting out…
Well-balanced meals and snacks are both important for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. But whether it’s because you find yourself mindlessly snacking or because your meals aren’t keeping you as full as you’d like, sometimes you need something to keep you from rummaging through the pantry. Here are 20 appetite-suppressing foods that keep you feeling full!…
