Weight Loss

For some, shedding any excess weight can be a task of Herculean proportions, but it doesn’t need to be. While weight loss is typically improved by working out and breaking a sweat, there are some quick and easy dinner time habits you can adopt that will help your waistline shrink without even elevating your heart

You have your new year goal ready: Like many, after perhaps spending more time than usual curled up on the couch in 2020, you’re ready to get fit—and that’s an admirable goal! In fact, three out of four Americans surveyed intend to work out more in 2021 than they did in 2020, per a survey of

These are busy times, but, as science has shown, you don’t actually need a lot of time to fit a great workout into your day. After all, according to a landmark study published in the American College of Sports Medicine’s Health & Fitness Journal, doing interval training—intense bursts of fast exercises followed by short rest

Science and research methods are ever-evolving, which means weight loss recommendations are constantly being revised. So what we may have thought was healthy decades ago (like making sure everything you’re eating is low-fat), has now been debunked as actually promoting weight gain. So if you think you’re eating healthy, yet gaining weight, it could be

It’s a common refrain you’ll hear from countless personal trainers: “The best workout you can do is the one you actually do.” In other words, any fitness is better than no fitness at all, and if your schedule only permits you to squeeze in your sweat sessions in the evenings, over your lunch break, or

Venturing further into adulthood has its perks. You likely have stronger relationships, a better vocabulary, a more robust bank account, and maybe even a family of your own. But sometimes it can feel like you had to trade in your fit figure to obtain all of these “grown up” perks. Sure, it can be harder

Often, when a celebrity makes headlines with an eye-popping weight loss transformation, it’s thanks to some extreme diet or workout regimen—not to mention, access to a staff of cooks, nutritionists, and fitness coaches to get them across their weight-loss-goal finish line. Well, not this time! These six stars dropped almost 300 pounds collectively in ways

When it comes to blasting belly fat, HIIT workouts and intermittent fasting may come to mind first—but what about tea? New research published in the journal Nutrients reveals that drinking oolong tea may help you scorch fat while you’re sleeping. More specifically, researchers from the University of Tsukuba in Japan found that drinking just two cups of

If you’re hoping to turn over of a new leaf in 2021, change your habits for the better, and finally lose those extra five or ten pounds you’ve been dying to part with, you’re probably well aware of the fact that taking a hard look at the quality of your diet—and not so much the quantity—is certainly

Trying to lose weight is a lot like cleaning out the basement: It’s overwhelming and near impossible to know where to start—even when you’re only looking to lose 10 pounds. But despite 10 pounds seeming like a relatively low number, that doesn’t mean it’ll be any easier or simpler to drop the weight compared to

Losing weight sits at the top of New Year’s Resolutions lists, no matter what the year. And though there are many (many!) different ways to drop unwanted—and unhealthy—pounds, few of them are sustainable for the long-term. But I know a method that will help you shed stubborn weight and keep it from creeping back on.

When I began the Zero Sugar Diet, and saw for myself how quickly and effectively it stripped off the pounds, I realized that eating according to this plan was changing my body in ways I never imagined possible. And I found that once I got used to reading labels a bit more carefully, I learned

So you want to lose fat. No problem. You can start right now. You heard us — you don’t have to wait until tomorrow, or next week, or next month. There’s no reason to be upset that you didn’t start on January 1st or even if you started in the New Year but have struggled

If you’re stuck inside—whether it’s because of nasty weather or, you know, a pandemic—there’s no reason you can’t get in a quick exercise session that yields significant results. And one small Korean study suggests all it takes to lose weight and belly fat is just five minutes of this exercise routine twice a day. What

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and a new study uncovered exactly what types of foods to eat if you’re looking to fuel your morning workout. The study was published in the latest edition of the journal Nutrients, and it tracked exercise outcomes of 43 healthy, normal-weight adults between the ages of

When you think “fast food,” a phrase that probably doesn’t come to mind is “healthy food.” However, in recent years, many fast food restaurants have started to expand their menus to offer more than just burgers and fries. “Over the past few years, fast-food chains have realized the consumer is becoming increasingly health-conscious, and in

Walking is basically a superpower: It can strengthen your heart, improve your mental health, and make you live longer. With all these benefits, upping your step count is a great New Year’s resolution to help you live your best life in 2021. It may seem hard to get in more steps right now, with the

Cravings are powerful forces. A bowl of M&Ms or Hershey’s Kisses can pull you toward it like a high-powered magnet. We’ve all been there. It’s like we are weaklings with no strength or willpower to fight this invisible tug of instant gratification. Yes, cravings are powerful. But they are not insurmountable. In fact, they are

It’s a perennial struggle that many people face: how to lose that pesky belly fat? Flabby tummies don’t just bug you when you’re trying to fit into your favorite skinny jeans: Belly fat can actually be hazardous to our health. “It’s important to reduce belly fat because this visceral fat lies in close proximity to

Dinner is the big finale of any day’s eating and, in a lot of ways, it’s the meal that defines us. The people we share dinner with are the people who matter most to us; the places we eat are the places that we most relate to. Dinner puts your whole day’s food experience into

Many of us, faced with the prospect of busy day, oftentimes decide (whether consciously or subconsciously) to skimp on food in the early part of the day. That may be a big mistake, says Lauren Minchen, MPH, RDN, CDN, a registered dietitian based in New York. “When you [eat your next meal when you’re] extremely

The end of the year is the perfect time to write down your health and wellness check-list for the 365 days ahead. It’s never too late to turn the page on bad eating habits or a lack of exercise, even when it comes to seemingly insurmountable goals like losing belly fat. According to a recent

As you’re closely approaching the new year, you might be looking to shed a few pounds or simply just want to strive to eat cleaner, more nutritious foods and want to exercise as a way to feel healthier and more energized, in general. Well, that means it might be time to rethink your diet, eliminating

When it comes to losing weight, you already know that what you put on your plate can make a big difference in your progress. But did you know that there’s one beverage in your pantry that could seriously help your efforts? Experts say that regularly drinking tea is an excellent habit to form if you’re

The real challenge (and victory) in weight loss is maintaining that slim waist after you’ve shed those extra pounds. Weight cycling, commonly known as yo-yo-dieting, is a frequent problem of many people who lose substantial pounds. A study in the journal Obesity, which followed 14 contestants from The Biggest Loser for six years after the

Many aspects of adopting healthier habits are difficult. Cravings, fatigue, motivation, and more can get in the way of results. But a new study suggests that one of the simplest things you can do is talk about your journey. Eighty-seven participants in a Drexel University study published in the journal Obesity in October were tasked

Belly fat is often the first to accumulate when we gain weight and the last to be burned off. The belly fat bulge can be even more frustrating for women, who often find that no matter how frequently they hit the gym or how drastically they change their eating habits, there are always at least

You are the model of steely discipline. A cold-eyed warrior unfazed by midday munchies, by late-night longings, by the siren song of Cinnabon. You stick to your three squares, restrict calories, and never allow yourself a salacious snack. Congratulations. You’ve made weight loss an awful lot harder than it ought to be. Here’s the problem:

When you travel, you probably do some research before you head to the airport or get behind the wheel of your car. If you’re going someplace you haven’t been before, you probably ask friends who’ve been to your destination for the inside scoop on the off-the-beaten-path sites to see or the hidden-gem restaurants where the

2020 was certainly a hard year—but that didn’t stop numerous people from trying to get healthier. As most of the world stayed at home due to the pandemic, there seemed to be a steady interest in people trying to better themselves as the year progressed. And while there was some great nutrition advice along the