The anxiety posting this is REAL. Taken a few minutes apart, flexing in the first. “How did you avoid loose skin and stretch marks?” Heyyyyy, I didn’t! Its all there. High waisted bottoms have become my bff. Do I regret losing weight? Hellllll noooooo. NEVER. Not even a slightest thought. I am more FIT than…
There are many reasons oatmeal is one of the best foods for weight loss: it can decrease cholesterol and help you drop pounds, it keeps you full, it helps with digestion, and it keeps your blood sugar levels steady. Related Stories:Try These Overnight Oats Recipes – All Under 400 Calories So let’s make weight loss…
It’s time for me to say goodbye to those last pounds of baby weight that have been holding on for dear life ever since – wait a sec – who am I kidding? I’ve had them ever since I lost those 40 pounds from college; they just don’t want to let go! I’m on a…
We love them for their superfood qualities, but did you know that chia seeds are also great for weight loss? From fighting fat to lowering your chances of overeating, there are several ways in which chia seeds contribute to a slimmer, healthier you. Take a look at these benefits, and start adding chia into your…
You hit the gym superhard yesterday. You stuck to your diet like a saint. Then, you wake up and step on the scale, just knowing you are going to see that magic number you were hoping for . . . only to be disappointed when you’ve actually gained a few pounds. As a nutritionist, I…
It’s no secret that excess sugar can sabotage weight loss progress. What’s worse is that beyond the weight gain, it can cause a slew of health problems, including diabetes. But we’re inundated with sweet food all the time – many of us from the time we’re little kids – with candy, desserts, sodas, and more.…
Did you know that the flavor of your food can affect your chances of losing weight? As it turns out, certain foods actually trigger a greater feeling of fullness. Eating umami snacks and foods can actually help prevent you from overeating. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition published a study saying that umami flavor increases…
I don’t really want to share half-naked selfies of myself with the world, but I feel compelled to. Because after years and years of working out four to six days a week, running and training for half-marathons, sweating it out in yoga classes, and eating healthy, I have finally caught a glimpse of the kind…
Last June, 34-year-old Amanda hit her heaviest weight: 281 pounds. And that wasn’t even the worst of it – her doctor also diagnosed her with a weight-induced disease, nonalcoholic cirrhosis. The culprit? “Stress eating,” she says. Related Stories:From a Size 22 to a Size 12: This Woman Changed Her Habits and Her Life She knew…
With a cervical cancer diagnosis at age 55, working out during daily chemotherapy treatments, reaching her fitness goal of a 39.3-mile Avon Walk (one and a half marathons!), and losing 150 pounds, Luz Gonzalez attributes her cancer to helping her get her life on track. “Cancer helped me get healthy.” Luz, above, at her heaviest…
