Courtney Nottebart has struggled with weight issues her entire life – after losing her mother at a young age, she turned to take-out and unhealthy food, as her grieving father couldn’t provide much nutritional support. Although she and her twin sister learned to cook, they didn’t have much knowledge of nutrition, so the weight issues…
A study has delivered the news we’ve been waiting our whole lives to hear: a high-fat diet doesn’t cause weight gain – just as long as those fats are the kind you find in the Mediterranean diet, and especially in olive oil. This isn’t the first study to claim that the Mediterranean diet is the…
Harley Pasternak has shaped some of Hollywood’s strongest, healthiest bodies. From getting the already-fit Halle Berry in even better shape for Catwoman to training Amy Schumer for her role in Trainwreck to keeping Ariana Grande, Jessica Simpson, and Kim Kardashian camera-ready, he knows a thing or two about helping women shape up. So of course,…
Have a sluggish metabolism? Fight back by doing these things throughout your day to boost your metabolism from morning till night. Choose these every time you eat: Sounds crazy, but the chewiness of fruits, veggies, and whole grains makes your mouth work harder, and the high-fiber content also takes more energy to digest, which combined…
I sat next to a woman at a brunch spot in San Francisco over the weekend and overheard her talking about her breakfast – as I stuffed my face with crepes and eggs Benedict, I glanced at her (distinctly more balanced) plate of pancakes, a huge pile of egg whites, and a latte. We ended…
The keto diet is gaining in popularity, but it’s also “a dietitian’s nightmare,” Lisa Eberly said. We chatted with the registered dietitian to get her expert opinion on the trendy diet we’ve been hearing so much about. Spoiler alert: she’s not into it. Related: Stop Cravings Before They Even Happen With This Dietitian’s Trick What Is a…
We’re loving the shift from calorie counting to macro counting, which ensures you’re getting the right kind of calories every day. While it’s still important to be aware of your caloric intake, counting macros helps you focus on the quality of the food you’re eating, which can ultimately teach you better eating habits for a…
My Sundays are definitely not a day of rest. Far from it. It’s the one day I devote to getting everything ready for my healthy week ahead. Take a glimpse into my Sunday. It may sounds a little nuts to jam-pack this much on a weekend day, but it sets me up for success. I…
You’re like a little train, slowly but strongly chugging along on your track of weight loss. You’ve figured out by now that it’s not one major thing that works – you find success by implementing a lot of small choices. If you could use some new healthy techniques, give these a try. Hopefully they’ll help…
One of the best ways to see weight-loss success? Loading up your plate with protein. In fact, many trainers and nutritionists recommend at least 20 grams of protein at breakfast, which should be within 30 minutes of waking for the best weight-loss success. But not all protein is created equal; when searching for the best…
