Weight Loss And You

Eating enough fiber on the reg is tricky business. We need this nutrient because it helps our bodies do some really important things—namely, it keeps digestion regular, blood sugar levels normal, and helps you stay full (which is especially useful if you’re trying to lose weight). But the recommended daily intake (RDI) is kind of […]

Desserts are probably the worst diet saboteurs, but we know it’s also good — practically essential — to treat ourselves now and then. Smooth and tangy, this lightened-up and portion-controlled cheesecake satisfies without being loaded in fat, sugar and calories — or losing an ounce of decadent flavor. Cheers to eating dessert and staying on […]

For every two fitness truths, there’s a lie, and sometimes it’s hard to determine which is which. (Especially when it’s something many of us have just assumed for as long as we can remember.) So, now presenting: Mythbusters, Fitness Edition. Letting go of these 12 fitness misconceptions will help you get better, faster, stronger, and […]

Looking for a way to burn calories, but hot yoga in the summertime just doesn’t sound appealing? One word: swimming. Swimming looks relaxing, but looks can be deceiving. Many athletes in great shape from other sports are shocked to find out how exhausting only a few lengths of the pool can be. Swimming uses your […]

Get your samba on, because Brazil is shaping up in a big way. While obesity is increasingly becoming a health crisis throughout South America, that continent’s biggest and most populous nation is busy hosting world-class international sporting events like the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics, which kicked off last week. To […]