Does alcohol make you fat?

Q: Does alcohol make you fat? A: It definitely can, and here’s why. Number one, the body sees alcohol as a poison. Like a fire engine driving down the boulevard with sirens blaring, alcohol stops traffic into the liver and clears the way for the emergency. That means fat burning ceases. Number two, alcohol inhibits…

For 18 Months After Giving Birth, My Body Just Wasn't Ready to Work Out – and That's OK

Leggings on, hair tousled with a beachy wave, lipstick applied, and sunglasses artfully placed to hide the ever-present bags under my eyes, I was ready for my eight-week postpartum check-in. I knew my doctor would give me the green light to jump back into my regular workout routine, and as a self-proclaimed fitness fanatic, I…

If Plank Isn't Your Favorite Move, Make It Fun With This Fast-Paced Plank Challenge

View this post on Instagram A post shared by LFG / HOME WORKOUTS 💪🏻 (@london_fitness_guy) Skip the basic core workout and try this short plank challenge that strings together a bunch of plank variations including plank shoulder taps, plank jacks, and up down planks. Created by certified fitness trainer James Stirling, known as London Fitness…

Abby Wambach and Usain Bolt Star in Iconic Gatorade Commercial Remake For Gender Equality

There’s an iconic Gatorade commercial from 1997 featuring soccer star Mia Hamm and basketball legend Michael Jordan. If you haven’t seen it, it’s set to “Anything You Can Do (I Can Do Better)” and showcases them trying to one-up each other while doing different sports. Though it looks like all fun and games, it also…