Why it Can Be Harder to Walk up Stairs Than Run a Mile
If you’ve ever walked up several flights of stairs and felt more winded than the last time you ran a mile, it isn’t your imagination. “Stair-climbing requires more energy, or calories per minute
8 Ways to Maximize Motivation For Weight Loss
Each new year brings resolutions focused heavily around losing weight and eating healthier. But each February sees the majority of them end. To keep your motivation strong, here are a few secret
3 Ways to Avoid Losing Muscle While on a Fat-Loss Program
In general, weight loss is a good thing. As the CDC notes, even losing 5–10% of your total body weight can lower blood pressure, bad cholesterol and blood sugar.
However, one downside to weight
Could Your Medications be Causing Weight Gain?
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
Less Phone Time Could Help You Lose Weight
Between checking email, texting, scrolling through social media feeds and watching viral videos, adults spend more than 11 hours per day on their phones, according to the research firm Nielsen.
5 Motivating Ways to Measure Weight-Loss Success
When you’re trying to lose weight, an obvious measure of success is seeing the number on the scale drop. But weigh-ins can also frustrate or intimidate some people, and may not be the best metho
The Negative Impact of Yo-Yo Dieting on Your Muscles
As you age, there is a certain amount of muscle mass loss and function that occurs in a process called sarcopenia, starting in your 30s and picking up steam with every decade. Although this is a
Why Healthy Eating Beats Fad Diets
The Boston Medical Center estimates that 45 million Americans go on a diet each year. In 2018, nearly half of all Americans resolved to lose weight or get into better shape. That’s a lot of peo
5 “Healthy” Trends That May Lead to Bloating
Everyone strives for a healthier diet, but loading up on nutritious options may require some adjustment, especially for your digestive system.
“When you add a lot more healthy options into your
4 Ways to Beat the “I’ll Start Tomorrow” Trap
If you’ve never had a morning workout routine, it’s much easier to write out an exercise plan for tomorrow than actually lace up your sneakers and drive to the gym before the sun is up. Whether you wa
