Weight Loss

There’s no shortage of flat belly advice these days, and it can be downright paralyzing. If you manage to motivate yourself to lose weight, it’s hard to know what to do first to reach your goal—until now. To help you start on a path toward flat abs and quick weight loss, our research team tracked

In a perfect world, you’d be able to pick and choose where you lose and gain weight. Unfortunately, when your body needs energy, it takes it from all over your body—not just from your hips because you’re sick of your love handles and muffin top. But if you’re specifically wondering how to lose hip fat,

President Donald Trump surprised political commentators on both sides of the aisle on Monday when he revealed during a press event that he had been taking hydroxychloroquine to prevent the onset of the coronavirus. The Commander in Chief explained that he had been taking the antimalarial drug for about a week and a half after

As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who lost 100 pounds and kept it off, I’m always asked by people how to lose weight—never more so than during this pandemic, when we’re all stuck at home, stress eating. Now that your city is reopening, albeit slowly, you might want to know how to get back in shape. I

It’s no secret that everyone is spending most of their time at home and, well, most likely moving less and possibly snacking more. Hey, there’s nothing wrong with stocking up on some Oreos if that’s the ultimate comfort food you want to have on hand! But you do want to avoid gaining the dreaded “Quarantine

Whether you like it or not, you can’t change the facts: Our country is about to face a serious meat shortage. Between meat processing plants shutting down and grocery stores limiting the amount of meat you can buy, there’s definitely a strain on an important facet of the food supply chain. Even Wendy’s is limiting

While you’re finding yourself spending more time at home, you might be tempted to take a little walk into the kitchen for a snack. Hey, it happens to the best of us! But what you don’t want to end up doing is eating foods that are simply going to end up leaving you wanting more.

Does stress have you pulling out your hair on a regular basis? There’s another incentive to reduce your stress levels besides keeping your locks intact: you’ll also reduce belly fat. When you’re emotionally stressed, it means your body is producing higher levels of a hormone known as cortisol. In this stressful state, cortisol will cause

Losing weight is a challenge. Ilana Muhlstein, M.S., R.D.N., knows how difficult and yet, ultimately rewarding the weight loss journey can be—she lost 100 pounds herself! And she lost the weight, the right way. Below is an excerpt from her latest book, You Can Drop It! I wrote You Can Drop It! to help you

Information about both the susceptibility and effects of coronavirus continues to emerge, as epidemiologists and medical experts are learning about the deadly COVID-19 contagion. A family physician who focuses on nutrition and healthy living has revealed a rather stunning statistic about who is most vulnerable to the virus. The coronavirus pandemic has, at publishing, taken

We’ve all heard the negative consequences of a sedentary lifestyle (and if you haven’t, they include obesity, type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and early death), but most of us still spend way too much time sitting down—and have the not-so-flat belly to prove it. In fact, Physical Activity Council report showed that the percent of

Meeting your weight loss goal is never easy, especially during these challenging times. And when you’re scrolling through Instagram and come across accounts that make it seem simple to slim down, discouragement can come knocking. But what you don’t realize is that there is much more that goes into dropping those unwanted pounds. Besides eating

Just because gyms are closed and your favorite workout classes are no longer available (at least in person), that doesn’t mean you have to skip working out during your time at home. In fact, it’s easy to workout simply using some of those items in your pantry! From canned goods to bottles of wine, you

Marketers know we’re buying metabolism fixes: A quick Google search for “metabolism” turns out some 75 million hits—more than “obesity,” (10M) “weight loss,” (34M) and “Kate Upton” (1.4M) combined!<< It’s obvious why: In theory, a “metabolism boost” is the easiest way to burn fat. Metabolism refers to the process by which your body converts the

In the grand scheme of things, putting on a few pounds during this COVID-19 pandemic should be the least of your concerns. As long as you’re safe at home, staying healthy, and doing everything you can to prevent the spread of the virus, that’s all that matters. That said, self-quarantining and social distancing don’t exactly present

Losing weight can seem overwhelming—you have to figure out how to eat healthily and fuel your body properly, plan an exercise regimen that wborks for you, get plenty of sleep, and ultimately make hundreds of choices each day that will either bring you closer to your goal or throw you completely off track. But if

When you decide it’s time to really get down to business and seriously take on your health goals, you might be hit with a feeling of “so what do I do now?” If you’re looking to slim down, the “low and slow” method is the best way to banish those unwanted pounds. And that all

Your belly. Your butt. Your chin. Your thighs. Whether you’re sick of your beer gut or can’t lose your cankles, we all have trouble spots we wish we could slim down. Unfortunately, you can’t specifically target fat loss in precise locations in your body. It’s simple science: Everyone’s body is different, and some people are

So you’ve been slipping more flat-belly superfoods into your diet. You’ve been diligently sticking to your fitness or yoga plan. But what if we told you there are simple, practically effortless tricks you can sneak into your daily life to lose weight and get that flatter tummy without even trying? The best way to get

Additional reporting by Gabrielle Kassel Sure, you can jumpstart a chevy equinox or prius, but can you really jumpstart a weight loss journey? Why yes, yes you can! By eating healthy weight loss foods that not only help you shed the pounds, but provide a myriad of benefits to your system. Think lean protein, healthy

Calorie counting used to be one of the most popular methods for losing weight and getting healthy. But over the last couple of years, macros have moved into the main spotlight. If you’re here wondering what exactly are macros, have no fear—you’re not alone here! See, the idea of counting macros originated with a group

Let’s be real: Losing weight is hard. And sometimes, it can feel like you don’t see any results, no matter how hard you try. But even if you don’t see the fruits of your efforts in the mirror (yet!), subtle changes are starting to happen in your body—even if you just lose five pounds. That’s

You’ve probably been told you should steer away from the “All-American” breakfast if you’re on any kind of diet. And understandably so. Buttery toast, fried potatoes, and sausage and bacon might not be a part of your weight loss meal plan, but eggs certainly can be. When eaten the right way, eggs could even boost

Once upon a time in the ’80s, a diet plan called Medifast hit the market with packaged foods for weight loss. These mail-order shakes and bars were intended to replace breakfast and lunch, making weight loss a no-brainer. Today, though Medifast is still in operation, it has a number of popular subsidiaries that operate on

When we’re in our teens and twenties, losing weight is often as simple as turning down that extra scoop of ice cream or adding some occasional exercise to our routines. However, as we age, our metabolic rate has a tendency to plummet, turning what used to be an effective diet and exercise plan into a

You’ve been crushing it at your bootcamp class, bringing homemade healthy lunches to work, and you practically cry coconut water. And yet the scale doesn’t seem to be in any hurry to inch its way down, and your abs refuse to unearth themselves. In fact, did those leggings shrink or are they tighter this month

Most experts agree that a safe, sustainable amount of weight to lose in a given week is between one and two pounds, but that doesn’t necessarily translate to eight pounds a month. You don’t want to end up setting unhealthy expectations for yourself that are going to result in you not only sabotaging your weight-loss

Whether you have a dress you want to fit into for an important party or just want to improve your health, it’s not uncommon to set small weight loss objectives in the hopes of eventually achieving a bigger goal. But people often set their sights on a number far too lofty, which, unfortunately, can lead

The bacon-friendly, full-flavor keto diet is one of the most popular diets of the year because of its impressive weight loss benefits. But one of the biggest challenges keto dieters have is getting to and maintaining ketosis. And that’s where ketone supplements come in. These supplements are everywhere on social media. They’re being hawked by

It’s been said that “one is the loneliest number.” But could it be the healthiest, especially when it comes to trying to reach your weight-loss goals? Well, it depends, according to research and the experts we spoke to. One thing is certain though: there are just some things that should never be said to someone