SEVEN SIGNS YOUR NUTRITION PLAN ACTUALLY WORKS FOR YOU

Everyone agrees that a healthy diet includes plenty of vegetables, is low in added sugar, and cuts out artificial trans fats. Beyond that, it’s punctuated by advice to find “what works for you,” which is unhelpful unless you know what to look for. Here’s how to tell if your diet is on the right track. Good nutrition …

THE BEST WEIGHT LOSS BLOGS OF 2019

There’s no shortage of information on the internet about weight loss and fitness, but it can be a challenge to cut through the chatter about new diet trends and workout programs to find what works best for you. The bloggers featured here address weight loss from a variety of perspectives — whether you’re just starting …

12 Baby Steps to Optimal Nutrition

What works for one person may not work for the next. When making changes, some people (like me) prefer to go all-in and change everything at the same time. But others prefer the longer, slower approach… making small changes, one at a time. Neither approach is better than the other, it’s just that people have …

13 Easy Ways to Lose Water Weight (Fast and Safely)

The human body contains around 60% water, which plays a key role in all aspects of life. Yet, many people worry about water weight. This especially applies to professional athletes and bodybuilders who wish to meet a weight category or improve their appearance. Excess water retention, also known as edema, is a different issue. Though …

The 10 Rules of Weight Loss That Lasts

The obvious truth: Slimming down isn’t fun, but it doesn’t have to be hell. Learn these weight loss tenets and long-term success will follow. For real Before You Even Begin Before you even begin to attack a weight-loss plan, it pays to remember this: You are not fat. You have fat. Losing weight isn’t about blame or shame; it’s …

How Intermittent Fasting Can Help You Lose Weight

There are many different ways to lose weight. One that has become popular in recent years is called intermittent fasting. This is a way of eating that involves regular short-term fasts. Fasting for short periods helps people eat fewer calories, and also helps optimize some hormones related to weight control. There are several different intermittent …

Calorie Density — How to Lose Weight Eating More Food

Calorie density describes the number of calories in a given volume or weight of food. Understanding how it works can help you lose weight and improve your diet. What’s more, focusing on low-calorie-density foods allows you to eat a large volume of food while still cutting back on calories. This can have many health benefits, …

2 Brutal Truths About Losing Weight and Getting Fit That Few People Are Willing to Admit

If you’re looking for a complicated new approach to losing weight or getting fitter, you won’t find it here. But if you want to actually see results … A few weeks ago, I was at the gym doing dips and realized I was stuck. I typically do 50 dips at the end of my chest and …

The number-one skill for weight loss management

The number-one skill for weight management: What do you think it is? I’ll start by telling you what it’s not. It’s not willpower, determination or motivation. It’s not avoiding carbs or sugar or fats. And it’s not cooking, hitting the gym or sticking to your plan. No, the most important skill in weight management is …

Four Things Nobody Tells You About Successful Weight Loss

Everyone who loses weight successfully overcomes a set of similar challenges. But let us be honest: successful weight loss is relatively uncommon, making many of these challenges unheard of. Consequently, when they arise, you might think you’re doing things wrong. But you’re not, and here’s why. 1. It’s More Like Learning a Language Than Training …