We always say that a number on a scale doesn’t define your body, and Taylor is living proof. She began her weight-loss journey with an ultra focus on numbers “down to the decimal” and became discouraged when she gained weight. What she didn’t realize at first was that her body was looking leaner and stronger…
We love us some protein powder – of all kinds! We use it for baking, making pancakes, and whipping up classic shakes and smoothies to give our bodies that extra boost of satiating and muscle-building power. But are some protein powders better than others? While Clif Bar hosted us in Kona, HI, last week for…
If you’re tired of overdoing it all weekend long and starting from square one on Monday, you’re not alone. The good news is you can stick with your healthy game plan, continue to lose weight, and have an awesome weekend. All it takes is a little planning and willpower. Eat carbs in the morning: You…
Is the scale haunting you? Does it sit in your bathroom, taunting you from the tiled floor, bubbling up all sorts of bad feelings? Get rid of it. Psychotherapist Dr. Kathryn Smerling, PhD, encourages it. “Throw away your scale,” said Dr. Smerling. “Focus on feeling good in body and spirit rather than feeling good about…
Winter is coming and so are the carbohydrate-loading holidays, but you’ll actually weigh less than you have all year during the first weeks in October. According to a recent study by a Cornell University professor, you may see a drop in numbers on the scale, but it’s not going to last very long thanks to…
Let’s say you happen to have a “double” one day and do more than just your daily workout. You got an hour of strength training in before work, but a friend invites you to go to SoulCycle after work and you just can’t pass it up. Go you! Alternate scenario: you’re training for a half…
If you want to lose weight and keep it off, don’t skip meals, and definitely don’t skip breakfast! This is the best time to start loading up on carbs and protein so you have energy for the day and time to burn off those calories. Nutritionists Stephanie Clarke, RD, and Willow Jarosh, RD, of C&J…
Working out, eating right, and still not seeing the results you’re after? Nothing can be more frustrating. But CrossFit competitor Christmas Abbott, author of The Badass Body Diet ($28), knows what could be the issue. “The biggest mistake people make when trying to lose weight is they restrict themselves too much,” says Christmas. And this…
Every body is different, and while many of you are on a weight-loss journey, we know that some of you are trying to put on a little weight and create some healthy muscle tone. We’re here to help! Putting on weight can be challenging, especially if you’re trying to do it the right way. You…
Getting fit doesn’t have to be impossible. You don’t need to follow overly complex programs. You don’t have to have the knowledge of a registered dietitian. You also shouldn’t be forced to spend countless dollars on gimmicks that make a lot of promises but deliver very little to you. All you really need is effort…
