How Many Calories Should You Eat to Lose Weight?

26/07/2024

Calories, those little units of energy you consume, are arguably the most talked-about part of healthy eating and weight loss. The general rule is that if you take in more calories than you use, you'll gain weight, if you take in fewer calories than you use, you'll lose weight, and if those numbers are pretty much the same, you'll maintain your current weight. In reality, it's a little more complicated...

18 Small Everyday Changes That Can Help You Lose Weight

23/07/2024

Losing weight may seem like a daunting process that requires long workouts and carefully planned meals. Although those things certainly play a big role in the process, there are many small changes to your lifestyle that can help you shed pounds. 

To find out the little things you can do each day to lose weight, we spoke...

Drinking Coffee Has Some Super Benefits—Here Are 4 Health Perks of Your Morning Cups

20/07/2024

Those of us who start our day with a cup (or two or three) of coffee tend to look at it as a necessity, not part of a healthy breakfast. As it turns out, that cup of Joe is actually loaded with goodness that can lower our risk for a whole slew of diseases, as well as boost our brain power.

"Coffee intake has been linked to numerous health benefits...

How to Make Lifestyle Changes for Your Family

17/07/2024

The holiday season will be gone before we know it, which means we’ll tuck away the cookie tins and gravy boats and prepare ourselves for the season of self-restraint and suppression. In other words, New Year’s Resolutions centered around diet and exercise. And it’s no secret that diet companies and gyms are eager to reinforce shame about our bodies...

How To Increase Running Speed With 7 Simple Tweaks to Your Form

14/07/2024

Whether you’re a jogger or runner, there’s a very good chance that you wish you could kick it up a notch every once in a while. After all, who doesn’t love a PR? With this in mind, we decided to look into the myth of butt kicks for speed. In doing so, we were able to uncover a variety of tricks to enhance your running speed...

'It’s Not About Willpower.' How Metabolism Slows Down When You Try to Lose Weight

11/07/2024

Many people trying to shed pounds have seen their diets stall after a certain amount of weight loss. A new study shows how the body’s metabolism slows as a way to balance the lower amount of calories that are consumed.

An analysis of data from 65 dieting white and Black women, ages 21 to 41, revealed that their bodies could adapt to burn, on average...

When I'm 'Caught in the Act' of Having a Learning Disability

08/07/2024

When I tell people I have a learning disability, I get a wide variety of responses. People tell me that I don’t look disabled, because you can’t see my disability. Some people say that I’m so smart and have accomplished so much that I couldn’t possibly be disabled. But when I face a situation where I am struggling and people notice, I am caught in the act...

How to Get Abs: 7 Key Steps to Toning Your Abdominals

04/07/2024

If you’re wondering how to get abs, you’ve hit the right place. Although we all have abdominal muscles, they’re often hidden under a layer of fat, so for many of us they aren’t visible. But if you're on a mission to tone that mid-section and make those abs 'pop', we're here to help...

6 Natural Ways to Use Apples, From DIY Essential Oil to Antioxidant-Rich Smoothies

01/07/2024

It probably comes as no surprise that apples are one of the most popular tree fruits in the world. Usually picked in early autumn in the U.S., they are a sweet and crunchy source of fiber and antioxidants, including quercetin, catechin, phloridzin, and chlorogenic acid.

In fact, research has shown that the health benefits...

5 Beginner Workout Mistakes a Trainer Is Begging You To Stop Making

28/06/2024

Starting a new fitness routine is nothing short of exhilarating. Within the first week, you’ll likely find yourself with more energy, better sleep, a boosted mood, and the feeling of accomplishment that comes along with knowing that you’re doing something good for your body. But while any sort of movement deserves to be celebrated, there are a few beginner workout mistakes a trainer wants you to stop making in order to reap the full benefits of your new regimen...