Need a quick meal that’s easy to make, full of healthy ingredients, and also tastes delicious? Solve this tall order by whipping up a fruit smoothie. Here are seven different recipes you can enjoy every day of the week, plus a grocery list for the entire weeklong meal plan. A few of these recipes are…
Open most people’s freezers and you’re likely to see a pint of ice cream and some TV dinners. While these foods may be freezer staples, they’re not helping you on your quest to lose weight. However, when used right, the freezer is the perfect weight-loss tool; here’s how.
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After dusting off the ol’ blender a few months ago, you’ve been proudly making smoothies instead of downing enormous bowls of cereal or bagels for breakfast. You expected the pounds to just fall off, but they’re not. Here are some reasons why.
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Some of the healthiest foods are high in calories, so it’s important to learn the correct serving sizes before you go overboard. Can’t resist extra guacamole? Love to munch on spoonfuls of nut butter? Check out the recommended portions and try to tweak your habits accordingly: Related: What 1 Serving of Fruit Really Looks Like…
Having issues curbing your appetite? It might have something to do with your brain. Leptin is the satiating hormone. It is naturally secreted by your fat cells to suppress appetite; it’s your brain’s cue to stop eating. When there’s a leptin deficiency, or an imbalance of hormones, things can go awry. The arch nemesis of…
I think I am one of the few people I know with absolutely no dietary restrictions. Dairy? All about it. Some of my favorite smoothies have cottage cheese in them. Gluten? Duh, are you kidding! How could I live without pizza, my favorite food?? Before you write me off as the worst fitness editor in…
Seeing the numbers on the scale rise after you’ve worked hard to shed those pounds can be devastating. Although there are all kinds of factors that can contribute to weight gain after weight loss, a new study, published in Obesity, shows that one factor has the biggest impact: your metabolism. When your metabolism slows down,…
We recently learned all about the power of counting macronutrients and why it’s so much more efficient (and healthy!) for your body than simply focusing on a calorie count. By focusing on carbohydrates, protein, and fat, you can better optimize your diet for your physical and personal needs, whether you’re boosting your metabolism, cutting fat,…
Women around the world struggle with insecurities about weight and their appearance daily. Many suffer in silence, but in America, there is at least an abundance of access to recovery programs and rehabilitation centers. Women in Japan are not as lucky. Culturally, Japanese women are often afraid to vocally admit their disorder because it is…
Chock-full of protein, eggs are a quick and easy way to get this essential nutrient anytime of the day. From omelets in the morning to quiche at night, you may be shying away from the yolks to save calories and cholesterol. The yolk may contain all the fat, but it also contains most of the…
