It’s a whole new year, and you’re ready for a whole new you—or, rather, a totally-the-same you (because you’re already pretty great, of course!) with a few minor improvements. About two-fifths of us will use this time of year to set goals for the future, but more than 80 percent will falter when it comes [...]
It’s the holidays—let’s toast to that! But that cocktail you’re cheers-ing with might make you want to jeer once you realize how many calories it has. You can hardly be blamed for wanting to get into the holiday spirit with a spirit or two (well, probably just one, if you want to stay on the [...]
#1: Drink Up One of the best natural appetite suppressants, water is instrumental in getting your entire system working like a well-oiled–or should we say well-watered—machine. As little as a two percent drop in your body water can trigger everything from constipation to depression—not to mention slow weight loss. The good news: Just a few [...]
Don’t use the holidays as an excuse for not working out! The holiday season can be a stressful time and there is no better way to beat the stress of the season than with exercise. Plus, you deserve to look and feel your best. This quickie holiday workout from fitness expert Lori Sawyer can be [...]
Watch your waist line whittle with our top swaps for your (formerly) fave foods. Give up: French fries. Seriously, just don’t go there. Go for: Baked sweet potato fries. Loaded with vitamin C, fiber, potassium and as much beta-carotene per serving as carrots, sweet potatoes, sliced up and sprinkled with olive oil (one that can [...]
Gobble gobble is what turkeys say, but if you feel like it’s more descriptive of you on Turkey Day than the bird sitting on your table, you’re not alone—a holiday centered around feasting isn’t the easiest thing for those who are trying to be mindful of what they eat. Fortunately, you don’t have to (pardon [...]
Boy, oh boy! There is a lot of hullabaloo around soy! Indeed this little bean has caused a big ruckus in the world of healthy eating. Is it good for you or is it bad? Here, we set the record straight: Soy Bad Unfermented soy products like tofu, soy milk, soy cheese, etc., are what’s [...]
It’s that time of year again—the air is crisp, the snow is falling, and colds are all the rage. While that last one might not be your favorite, it’s an inevitability from October through March. To prevent yourself from being another checkmark in the wiped-out-by-a-cold column, healthy eating habits are your best bets for keeping [...]
With Thanksgiving on the horizon, many of us can relate to the feeling of having a meal so big, it prompted us to loosen a notch on the belt or unbutton the pants for a little relief. The good news is that even if you feel like you magically gained 10 pounds, you didn’t. The [...]
Sure, ghosts and goblins are frightening, but even they don’t match the fear that comes with stepping on the scale after you’ve downed one too many Halloween treats. With store shelves dripping in candy this time of year, it can be tough to just say no to the omnipresent candy corn and caramel apples. If [...]
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