Just made that New Year’s resolution to get in shape? No need to worry about staying on track this Valentine’s Day. We’ve got the perfect low-cal solutions to enjoy this holiday’s treats without blowing your diet. View the slideshow.
Heart healthy? Check. And that’s just the beginning of oatmeal’s superpowers. View the slideshow.
It’s getting close to the New Year, when the vast majority of Americans resolve to lose weight.
But before you even think about starting a diet to drop pounds fast, I’ve compiled a list of the worst diets around so you won’t waste your time on them. This list isn’t just my opinion, either; I sought the help of registered dietitians who are members of the Weight Management Dietetic Practice group of the American Dietetic Association. Here are the nominees: Read More
Now that the holidays are in full swing, you’ve probably got a hefty stack of invitations piled up. A couple of parties a week can add up fast if you’re looking to lose weight. You can pass on the fried finger foods and turn your nose up at dessert, but there’s one diet pitfall that’s easy to forget about: holiday drinking.
My job has me out at parties at least three or four nights a week, and I don’t think it’s realistic for me to sip on seltzer all night. So instead of sticking to water, I plan ahead to make sure I’m not wrecking my waistline over a couple of cocktails. Here are my tips for surviving the holiday cocktail circuit. Read More
Ever hear that water can help you lose a few extra pounds? It can—if you eat foods that contain a lot of water, like fruits and veggies. In a University of Tokyo study, women who ate high-water-content foods had lower body mass indexes and smaller waistlines. Researchers speculate that the water in these foods may fill you up so you eat less. Make the strategy work for you by adding more of these in-season fruits and veggies—each is at least 90% water—to your meals. View the slideshow.
Now that you’ve reached your Feel Great Weight, how do you maintain that new figure? Here are more smart ways to keep pounds away. View the slideshow.
You can take these tips to the bank. Here are small swaps that add up to big calorie savings. View the slideshow.
Who knew these tart berries help your heart, skin, and shape? Now even more reasons to enjoy this wonder-fruit. View the slideshow.
Three years ago, when Amanda Bard (Right), 27, and Amber DeBeer Larson (Left), 30, started new jobs at the University at Buffalo, they discovered they had one big thing in common: They both had a lot of weight to drop. Read More
The treat: A small glass of eggnog (3/4 cup, 257 calories)
Try this: Go sledding on a snowy hill for 32 minutes.
Or this: Head to the mall for 45 minutes of pre-shopping power walking.
Or this: Do a 27-minute mini–circuit: Set treadmill to 7.5-percent incline and walk at
3.5 mph for 4 minutes, then lower treadmill and run at 6 mph for 5 minutes; repeat the sequence 2 more times. Read More
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