New companies such as DNA Fit, Vitagene and Profile are popping up promising to offer a personalized diet based on your individual genetic makeup. The idea behind it is you receive an at-home ki
When it comes to losing weight or pushing past a plateau, the main rule is still the same: Working at a calorie deficit is the most robust and proven strategy. But for many who are staying on tr
Getting on track with a weight-loss strategy can feel amazing when the results start rolling in. But in addition to losing weight — in particular water weight initially and then fat as you progr
It can be hard to change long-standing beliefs about anything, and that’s definitely true when it comes to fitness and nutrition. For example, some still believe lifting weights will cause women
As soon as green juice reached peak trendiness, juice stores and companies became as ubiquitous as Starbucks. It’s also easy to make juices at home, with plenty of affordable juicers on the mark
The food at football stadiums — and the lengthy tailgate parties that precede games — is notoriously heavy. But beyond the traditional pizza, wings and burgers, there are plenty of delicious, he
When it comes to losing weight, it’s not just the calories in the foods you eat that could help — or hinder — your efforts. Recent research found gut microbiota, the microorganisms such as bacte
Looking through generations of family photos, you may notice it’s not just facial features that seem to be inherited — in many families, body shape and weight seem to get handed down just as eas
After Alyssa Meyer came out of treatment for breast cancer, she was grateful to be in remission, but the hormone-balancing pill she was prescribed had an unpleasant side effect: significant weig
The low-carb, high-fat ketogenic diet is majorly trending right now. In fact, you probably know a few people who have tried it. Just like any other eating style, it works well for some people, w
Imagine you’re overloaded at work, dealing with family drama or in the middle of a major home renovation. It’s times like these when stress eating strikes and, eventually, it can ruin hard-earne
Losing weight is not easy. It requires a near super-human level of commitment and dedication. But you don’t need to completely overhaul your eating and exercise habits to get results. You can sh
No matter how hard you’ve been working to lose weight, it’s common to hit a plateau or lose motivation. When this happens, first, remember not to beat yourself up. You’ve likely come a long way
When it comes to weight loss, men seem to have an advantage over women. A 2018 study published in the journal Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism followed 2,224 overweight adults on low-calorie die
Nobody runs well on a gas tank that’s constantly near empty, which is why getting in touch with our individual hunger signals and honoring them with nourishing, energizing food is an important s
Chances are someone told you “muscle weighs more than fat” as an encouraging explanation for why you sometimes gain weight after adding strength training to a fitness routine. It’s also cited as
We’ve all had moments during a weight-loss effort when we start to lose momentum. At times, it can feel like our goal weight is so far away, and we may be tempted to give up. If weight-loss star
While a low-carb diet might be beneficial for weight loss — a 2018 study found overweight dieters who cut their carbohydrate intake lost an average of 13 pounds — cutting carbs could also cut ye
Most dieters know weekends present a challenge. On one hand, you want to take part in all the fun things your friends and family are doing; but, on the other, you want to stay within your calori
It’s common knowledge the holidays are a time to indulge, but since the season is more like a marathon than sprint, we need an arsenal of tools to keep us on track.
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