Craving a chewy, chocolaty brownie, are you? These no-bake treats not only spare you having to turn on the oven during a hot and humid day, but this sugar-, gluten-, and dairy-free recipe is just 59 calories per fudgy bite. As a bonus, each bite offers almost two grams of protein and fiber. Just throw…
Not in the mood to run? No worries! We have some at-home cardio workouts you can do in the comfort of your living room. Crank up the tunes and follow one of these workouts to get your heart rate up and burn some serious calories. If you’re suffering from serious motivation problems, we also included…
While excusing yourself from sugary celebrations is no fun, neither is dealing with a post-sugar-binge hangover. And on top of it, the more sugar you eat, the more you crave – it can take a few days to weeks to get over an addiction to refined sugar once you start. Not only that, but studies…
No matter when you eat your biggest meal of the day, your calories should still work for you. These meals are jam-packed with nutrients – from energy-sustaining protein to disease-fighting antioxidants – while still ensuring you keep calorie counts low. Each of these comforting and filling meals is well under 500 calories, meaning you’ll be…
If you crave decadent desserts whenever you’re on your period, here are some sweet, low-calorie options made for indulging. One homemade almond butter cup: 86 calories One cup of sliced apples (57 calories) drizzled with half a tablespoon of honey (32 calories): 89 calories One Edy’s Strawberry Fruit Bar: 80 calories Flourless chocolate cake: 96…
This workout is short and focused, with bodyweight exercises that target either the abs, the legs, or both.
Directions: Warm up with five minutes of light cardio, then perform this five-exercise circuit three times. Cool down with three minutes of stretching.
Source: Pop Sugar
Accidentally skipping a birth control pill, or two, can leave you beyond worried. We turned to a board certified physician to offer advice on when you’ve missed a dose, or two, or three, of birth control pills. Keep reading to hear what she has to say on the matter. I have receives countless questions from…
Tofu isn’t just for stir-fries; it’s also a great addition to smoothies! When blended with fruit, it tastes sweet and offers an incredibly creamy consistency similar to Greek yogurt but without a drop of dairy. Most people would probably think to reach for silken tofu for a supersmooth consistency, but if blended enough, soft tofu…
Skipping breakfast to save calories? The idea seems logical – the less you eat, the faster you’ll lose weight. But it’s not as simple as that. There are recent studies that show working out on an empty stomach offers benefits. It can increase insulin sensitivity, which makes it easier to lose fat, and can also…
If you’re new to running, I’m a firm believer in easing into your relationship with running to give your body time to adjust to the physical demands – you don’t want to get so sore that you never want to run again. Mixing walking and running is a great way to get your heart rate…
