weight loss
Can Yoga Help You Lose Weight? 8 Myths about Yoga
Posted on January 26, 2012
By William J. Broad
Author of The Science of Yoga
Yoga (which means “union”) is one of the world’s fastest-growing health and fitness activities. Practitioners are estimated at 20 million in the U.S. (and more than 250 million around the globe). Here are the 8 great myths about yoga, which could have a great impact on your health.
5 Fitness Trends That Will Stick in 2012
Posted on January 12, 2012
By Kristin Sidorov
You’ve decided to make 2012 your year to get fit. Great! Commitment is half the battle, and focus is key. But now that you’ve set your goal, how can you stick to it?
The 10 Commandments of Weight Loss for Life
Posted on December 28, 2011
Before you make your New Year’s resolutions, remember: A series of small lifestyle changes can help you lose weight—and keep it off for good. Learn how to stop dieting and make honest behavioral moves that will keep you slim. From Keri Gans, MS, RD, CDN, author of The Small Change Diet: 10 Steps to a Thinner, Healthier You.
Super Foods for Your Holiday Table
Posted on December 19, 2011
By Kristin Sidorov
The holidays usually arrive with their fair share of diet-damaging traditions, especially when it comes to food. Rich, high-calorie feasts are almost everywhere you turn, and it can be hard to stick to your health and diet goals without feeling like you have to give up the merry customs you love. This year, you don’t have to.
Learn Why Holiday Stress Can Make You Fat
Posted on December 2, 2011
Are you reaching for the eggnog already? Is muffin top making you miserable before you even get to the holiday party buffet? It could be time to de-stress, the best diet not on the market. Learn why stress makes you pack on the pounds, from YOU Stress Less: The Owner’s Manual for Regaining Balance in Your Life by Dr. Michael F. Roizen, MD, and Mehmet C. Oz, MD.
Holiday Detox: Indulge in Low-Calorie Desserts
Posted on November 28, 2011
By Kristin Sidorov
While holiday diets usually start with cutting out sweets, in reality a dessert-free diet can backfire, big-time. Find a balance by subbing some of those calorie-heavy dessert classics with healthier, low-cal versions.
Healthy Eating Gone Wild: A New Eating Disorder in Town
Posted on November 10, 2011
By Keri Gans
Author of The Small Change Diet
Is it possible for healthy eating to become unhealthy? Unfortunately, yes. There are individuals who become obsessed with eating to improve their health to an extreme measure. Orthorexia, a term that refers to a fixation on eating proper and pure food, has gotten recent buzz because of Steve Jobs and his apple-and-carrots-only diet. What is it?
Is the Nordic Diet Right for You?
Posted on November 9, 2011
By Kristin Sidorov
Diet trends claiming to be the next weight-loss phenomenon are nothing new and, usually, each is doomed from the start (Dukkan, your days are numbered). But the new Nordic Diet is proving to be more than a fad, with its holistic approach to food and healthy regional cuisine that has nutritionists and experts pushing for more research. That’s because it’s not just a diet; it aims to transform your diet, and some studies show that it really works.
17 Ways to Maximize Nutrients from Your Fruits and Veggies
Posted on November 2, 2011
You’re eating right and changing your diet—great work! But before you microwave those peas or stir-fry that veggie medley, be sure you know the best way to help your healthy produce retain its nutrient value. From Dr. Mike Moreno, author of The 17 Day Diet: A Doctor’s Plan Designed for Rapid Results.
How to Beat Holiday Bulge with Simple Salad Tricks
Posted on November 1, 2011This is the time to pay penance for Halloween candy sins and still clean up your act before the holiday bulge threatens to derail your diet. The first thing to do is bulk up on your veggie intake, especially in the form of appetite-squelching salads. Hate low-cal dressing? Think you don’t have time to make salads? Think again, says Keri Gans, MS, RD, CDN, author of The Small Change Diet: 10 Steps to a Thinner, Healthier You.
Why Skipping Meals Is Diet Sabotage
Posted on July 11, 2011
Can you really lose weight by eating frequently? Yes, says Jeffry S. Life, M.D., Ph.D., author of The Life Plan: How Any Man Can Achieve Lasting Health, Great Sex, and a Stronger, Leaner Body. The key is to not consume more calories than you need at any one time.
Don’t Derail Your Diet: Get Creative with Low-Calorie Cocktails
Posted on June 30, 2011
Talk about a buzzkill: When you’re dieting and watching your weight, it’s easy to overlook the impact alcohol has on your daily calorie count. But alcohol can be a major factor in weight gain, and even one tiny cocktail can sabotage your hard work elsewhere.
Fast Weeknight Meal Ideas: Summer Seafood Recipes
Posted on June 24, 2011
There’s nothing quite like fresh seafood on a warm summer’s night. Light and full of flavor, the sea’s bounty offers endless possibilities and healthy nutrients like vitamin D, selenium, and omega-3 fatty acids.
How to Avoid Workplace Weight Gain
Posted on June 23, 2011
A new study confirms the rather obvious relationship between an increase in desk jobs and the U.S.’s rapidly rising obesity rate. But while it’s easy to target less “work” at work as a problem, it’s more important to determine what you can do to stop packing on the pounds while sitting at your computer.
