Weight Loss
Intermittent Fasting and the Keto Diet
Intermittent Fasting Infographic click here When it comes to trending weight loss plans, two diets in particular are gaining popularity for their ability to deliver results quickly. The keto diet promotes reducing your daily carb intake and upping your intake of fat and protein. Intermittent fasting recommends daily periods of going completely without food. But ...
Benefits of the Keto Diet
Like pretty much any trending diet, the ketogenic diet is not without controversy. What started as a treatment plan for epilepsy patients back in the 1920s has evolved into a weight-loss phenomenon. And though research backing its health benefits is still somewhat lacking, many have experienced real results on the high-fat, low-carb eating plan. What ...
Can Going Paleo Improve Your Sex Life?
From an outside perspective, Paleo diet fanatics can seem a little extreme. The obsession with Bulletproof coffee, coconut oil, and all things bacon seems to contradict the healthy lifestyle that they lead. But there are more benefits to this popular diet than eating bacon on the reg—some that are downright sexy.
6 ‘Healthy’ Foods You Should Avoid At All Costs
Recently, Oprah announced she was claiming a stake in the dieting behemoth Weight Watchers. A serial dieter—can anyone forget the time the TV host wheeled out 67 pounds of fat on a little red wagon?—Oprah hopes her fans will follow her move into a ‘healthier’ weight loss program.
Want to Lose 10 Pounds? Start Here!
The busy holiday season is about to hit, and that means heading home to see family and friends, ugly Christmas sweaters, and endless supplies of not-so-healthy foods will be shoved in front of us.
5 ‘Healthy’ Habits That Are Sabotaging Your Weight Loss
Recently a friend pulled me aside during a night out. About a year ago, she lost a ton of weight by changing up her eating habits and working out. “But now,” she confided, “I’ve totally plateaued and I feel stuck. I’m doing cardio all the time, eating low-fat, and watching all my calories. What am I doing ...
BMI Backlash: What the Numbers Don’t Tell You
In September 2015, Air India grounded 130 of its flight attendants. Permanently. It wasn’t because they showed up late to work, didn’t fulfill education requirements, or even performed poorly. Nope, it was all due to their BMIs.
Everyone Really Was Thinner In The 80s—And It’s Thanks To Bacteria
The 80s were a magical decade. The Berlin Wall fell, America sent its first woman into space, and French-cut thong leotards were invented.
Hate Running? Try These Cardio Workouts Instead
I’m a self-described endorphin addict. I love nothing more than a really challenging, vomit-inducing workout. But running… Running was a different story. While I’ve actually grown to really enjoy jogging along at my own pace (after many years and many miles), there was a time in my life when I would rather drink dish soap ...
Could One Piece of Clothing Really Help You Slim Down?
Trend alert! Jessica Alba reportedly wore a certain piece of clothing around the clock for months to lose the weight she put on during her pregnancy. Practically the whole Kardashian clan is taking workout selfies in this same article of fashion. The clothing item in question? A tightly laced corset, or waist trainer. According to the proponents of ...
Eat Fat to Burn Fat: 5 Surprising Foods to Help You Shed Pounds
In 1977, United States public health officials recommended that citizens adopt a low-fat diet for optimal health. The very next year, the obesity epidemic that still plagues the U.S. was officially set into motion—rates of obesity increased by nearly 20 percent over the next four years.
The Top 5 Reasons Why Your Body Loves to Detox
Feeling bloated and run down? Maybe your stomach is misbehaving. With a summer full of vacations and barbecues coming to a close, your body might be begging for a reboot for fall.
Low-Fat Vs. Low-Carb: When It Comes to Weight Loss, Science Has a Winner
In this corner, weighing in at 170 calories, 0 grams of fat, and 37 grams of carbohydrates: the russet potato! And in this corner, weighing in at 200 calories, 12 grams of fat, and 0 grams of carbohydrates: sirloin steak! Who will win this controversial heavyweight match-up?
The Skinny On Intermittent Fasting: Skip Breakfast and Burn Fat?
To eat or not to eat, that’s the breakfast question. There’s lots of contradictory information out there about the first meal of the day, but research shows that fasting for a few hours can give you more energy, help you burn fat, and even boost your immunity.
5 Dangerous Diet Drugs to Avoid—Plus 1 Weight Loss Method That Works
With mass media constantly shouting that ‘thin is in’ and the nation’s obesity level at a record high (a whopping 34 percent, according to the CDC), it’s no surprise that dieting is practically a national pastime.
The Truth About Those Trackers—Is 10,000 Steps a Day Really Enough?
Little plastic wristbands with flashing LEDs are suddenly hotter than designer handbags. Whether it’s a FitBit, a Jawbone, or an Apple watch, these fitness trackers are keeping score when it comes to movement.
Trying to Lose Weight? Food Matters More Than Fitness
For anyone staring at a number they aren’t happy with on their bathroom scale, the advice has been pretty consistent over the years: Eat less, move more.
When It Comes to Food, Your Brain Might Be Calling the Shots
If you’ve ever washed away your stress with a few pints and a huge burger, or soothed a bad day with a bowl of ice cream, you’ve seen firsthand the influence your brain has on your eating habits.
The Powerful Connection Between Your Thoughts And Weight Gain
Most of us assume there’s no harm in thinking about stacks of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies, as long as we’re not eating them.
This Simple Trick Could Help Shoppers Stay Slim
Shoppers who want to keep their bank accounts (and waistlines) healthy know the golden rules of grocery shopping.
6 Health Trends Almost Too Bizarre To Be True
Say you suddenly got really sick, or needed to lose a large amount of weight. How far would you go to get results?
Could An Apple a Day Actually Trigger Unhealthy Eating Habits?
We’ve all had a weak moment, an intense craving for junk food—candy, french fries, you name it—that seems to come out of nowhere.
5 Effortless Ways to Ditch Sugar
My client looked surprised when I circled a few less-than-obvious culprits that were holding her weight at a standstill.
10 Shocking Ways Hormones Disrupt Your Health—and Weight
Do any of these feel familiar?