This time of year, we’re flooded with gimmicks and so-called “revolutionary” ways on how to finally lose weight and keep it off for good: cleanses, detoxes, boot camp classes, weird spa treatments, food delivery services, and every fitness app ever...
Imagine this: You decide it’s time to make a concerted effort to lose weight. You start exercising regularly and embark on a healthy eating plan. The time comes to check in on your progress, so you step on the scale for the moment of truth. You haven’t lost any...
Not all protein bars are created equal, but if you choose the right type, they can be part of a balanced, reduced-calorie weight loss diet. Protein is helpful for weight loss, and these bars are a quick and portable way to increase your protein intake when...
One of the toughest parts of weight loss is keeping the pounds off once they’ve been shed, preventing the kind of yo-yo effect that has been shown to have serious health consequences. Previous studies have confirmed that weight-loss maintainers tend to be highly...
It happens to the best of us. You set a goal to get fit, so you get on your bike and start racking up the miles. You hit the gym, bang out some intervals, and watch what you’re eating- all with the anticipation that when you step on the scale, you’re going to be...
THE QUESTION: “THE treadmill’s calorie-burn display says I plowed through 500 calories. Is that right?” Chances are that number is right for someone-just not necessarily for you. A person’s caloric expenditure can vary based on gender, age,...
