One day I’m gonna tell my kids the story about how I ran two marathons in two different countries in one week, and (hopefully) they’ll think I’m a badass. In life, we go through a lot of major milestones worth celebrating. For me, graduating college was pretty epic. So was landing my first NY big-girl…
Not sure why this happened every day, but admittedly, it did. I ate healthy most of the day, with my green protein smoothies for breakfast, perfectly packed mason jar salads for lunch, and fresh fruit and nuts for snacks. I felt like my diet up until 5 p.m. belonged on a frickin’ Pinterest board. But…
After a trip to Las Vegas with her boyfriend, Kevin, and his sister, Lindsey, Megan realized just how uncomfortable she was in her own body. She decided that it was time to make a change in her health and lose weight together with her boyfriend and friend – it would be a team effort! Megan:…
High-protein, low-carb diets are often touted as magic cures for those who want to drop a little (or a lot) of extra weight. The Atkins rave of the early 2000s and the more recent hype around the Paleo lifestyle have driven a high-protein movement that gained momentum with media attention and celebrity endorsements. Though some…
If you want to lose a few pounds, there’s one thing you should definitely be eating more of: fiber! Why? This plant-based roughage is a weight-loss wonder. But fear not: you don’t need to resort to eating old-school oat bran cereal or adding a fiber supplement to your smoothie in order to up your fiber…
As we age and our metabolisms slow, it’s easy to pack on a few pounds without realizing it. But a study has found that making consistent changes to your eating habits can lead to big weight-loss results over time. RelatedThe Magic Protein Formula For Weight Loss The 2015 study, first published in the American Journal…
Forty-two-year-old Ellie Carter from St. Paul, MO, went through the devastating loss of her father at the same time she was diagnosed with her own serious medical issues – it was the perfect storm for gaining weight. Ellie: Before She fought through her medical setbacks with the help of Gold’s Gym’s challenges, and now she’s…
We see so many moving weight-loss stories, and each of them are uniquely inspirational and powerful. Yet with every story we come across, it’s not often you get to see weight loss in the 100-plus-pounds club! That’s why we’re so moved by Becca’s story – that kind of transformation takes perseverance, dedication, patience, commitment, and…
While broccoli has long been considered a necessary superfood packed with vitamins, protein, and more, a recent study is suggesting it can also ward off signs of aging. The Washington University School of Medicine study, published in Cell Metabolism, used mice to look at how a specific enzyme found in greens like broccoli, cucumbers, and…
If you’re trying to keep close tabs on added sugars and calories, it’s time to rethink a daily Starbucks Peppermint Mocha. This seasonal drink should only serve as an occasional indulgence — not an everyday occurrence. Just one tall peppermint mocha (made with two-percent milk and no whipped cream) weighs in at 250 calories with…
