Weight Loss

I’m kind of shocked that a delicious and healthy cream cheese alternative doesn’t exist for plant-based eaters. I’ve tried at least five brands and either they taste really sour or weird, their ingredient list is full of crap, or their nutritional info isn’t great — I’m looking for protein, people! My motto is, if you

Injury prevention isn’t one fitness goal to ignore, especially when it comes to your knees. According to Kat Ellis, an NASM-certified personal trainer for obé Fitness, one way to prevent knee injuries from plaguing your workouts with pain is by building up your strength. “The knee is a highly mobile joint that requires strong muscles

Battling seasonal affective disorder (SAD) in college can be disorienting. This might be the first time you’re living on your own, or in a place where dark, dreary winters are even a thing, and as any student knows, the healthiest choices aren’t always clear or accessible on campus. But when the so-called “Winter blues” start

By now, it should be very apparent that I’m a MAJOR Halle Berry fan. I won’t waste your time explaining why she’s one of my favorites, but just know my love for her runs deep. I also love her Fitness Friday Instagram series because it’s fun, lets me learn more about her, and because she’s

I’m not sure about you, but I’ve been a sh*tty sleeper for a good eight years and unfortunately, my sleep hasn’t improved one bit. Whenever I have conversations with my friends and my grandma (because she knows everything), they always recommend natural supplements like melatonin or magnesium for better sleep. I typically err on the

Shakira and J Lo stole the show with their halftime performance at the 2020 Super Bowl, and among the things we were so impressed by (the dancing! J Lo’s daughter! J Lo flipping around on a freaking pole!) were Shakira‘s incredible abs. Before Shakira’s 2018 World Tour, her trainer Anna Kaiser told POPSUGAR that the

If your New Year’s resolutions include getting in shape, you might be wondering whether it’s time to finally join a gym. It’s one of the wisest investments you can make, but there’s still a lot to consider before you decide on one, especially if you’re committing to a routine for the first time. Finding the

Whether you inherited it from your mother or losing weight has left you with a flat and tiny tush, you secretly may be hoping for a fuller, shapelier bottom. It’s time to step up your strength-training routine. Just like hiking and running hills, these 11 moves will build, sculpt, and lift your glutes in no

A well-rounded fitness routine includes both cardiovascular exercise and strength training. And while some people may adjust how much they are doing of each depending on their goals — more weightlifting if they want to build muscle and more cardio if they want to lose weight — doctors and trainers generally recommend a balance of

When it comes to getting healthier and toning up your body, one of the most popular of the countless options out there right now is intermittent fasting (or IF, for short). IF includes several different approaches to choose from, but most involve eating for only a short period of time during the day and/or limiting

We can’t get enough of Netflix’s Cheer, but the hit docuseries is far from the only place you can marvel at the ridiculous talent and hard work of competitive cheer squads. Cheerleading is so much more than pom-poms and chants from the sidelines of sporting events — it’s a demanding, intense sport in and of

Probiotics are being added to so many foods that it’s simpler than ever to sneak them into your diet — and that’s a good thing, since probiotic-rich foods like sauerkraut, kombucha, and yogurt contain healthy, live bacteria that can help boost your immune system, protect your gut, and more. But what few people realize is

We already know that a number of our favorite Navarro College cheer squad members, documented on Netflix’s Cheer, have come back for another year of pom-poms and pyramids. Flyer Morgan Simianer, tumbler Lexi Brumback, stunter Jerry “Mat Talk” Harris, and stumbler La’Darius Marshall have all announced their returns — mainly because they missed home (and

Will you be tuning in to watch the Super Bowl? If so, you’ll want to avoid racking up too many (nutrition) penalties from typical football foods like chips and dip, wings, pizza, and beer. These football faves can easily pile on more than 2,500 calories — more than you need in an entire day! —

I was 12 years old the first time my heart started to beat so fast, I swore it was going to pop out of my chest and onto the carpeted floor of my science classroom, like the frog we’d attempted to dissect the week before. Anxiety has always been a part of my life, even

The Weeknd’s 2019 single “Blinding Lights” has that smooth ’80s vibe that makes you want to either drive intensely through the night, preferably in Las Vegas (à la his totally bananas but strangely satisfying music video), or hit your mat for a punchy, sweat-inducing workout. Alright, fine, maybe working out isn’t the first thing that

If your goal is to lose fat, especially around the belly, it’s not (unfortunately) going to happen overnight. Nor can you specifically spot-reduce fat from around your belly area; you’ll need to target body fat as a whole. Consistent diet and exercise play a role in this, but it’s true that some workouts do burn

Cheer-lovers, if you’ve ever wondered what Jerry’s favorite food was or how La’Darius felt when his brother watched him compete in Daytona, the athletes from the Navarro College cheer squad are here to answer. On Wednesday, Gabi Butler, Jerry Harris, La’Darius Marshall, and Coach Monica Aldama sat down to answer some questions from their Twitter

I can 99.9 percent guarantee you’ve never witnessed a wedding quite like Ericka and Caleb Sommer’s. The CrossFit-loving Colorado couple, who wed in 2019, incorporated their passions for food and fitness into every moment of their wedding day, from hosting a weightlifting contest on the dance floor to throwing back shots of pre-workout supplement on

There’s more to yoga than running through the poses and getting a good stretch. At CorePower Yoga, you’ll take your yoga practice up a notch with a high-intensity workout, often held in a heated room. You’ll practice with highly trained and skilled instructors and leave the studio feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Excited to give it

I’m all about shrinking my environmental footprint and saving money, and if I can do both of those things while making my periods less of a pain in the ass — well, you can count me in. But in the two years since I traded tampons for a menstrual cup, my enthusiasm is almost always

The University of Connecticut’s women’s basketball team is paying their respects to the late Gianna Bryant. The 13-year-old star and UConn Husky hopeful was killed in a helicopter accident with her father, Kobe Bryant, and seven other passengers. Kobe had four daughters, but his passion for basketball ran deep in Gigi’s veins. The five-time NBA

I’ve always tried to eat a balanced diet and stay active, especially in my adult years. I’ve run races, I teach exercise classes, and I make sure to get out the door for walks whenever possible. I try not to indulge too often, I get plenty of sleep, and I almost always have a water

When CBD first began to take off, I didn’t immediately jump on board the train. I’d read the scores of internet claims that it can reduce anxiety, remedy insomnia, and even zap a hangover, but since there seems to be a new health and wellness craze nearly every week, I thought the THC-free compound would

Lizzo has quickly become a body positive icon among her fans, flaunting her curves and promoting self-love to a degree that makes her almost synonymous with the feeling of confidence to some. But the “Truth Hurts” singer wasn’t always proud of her body image. In her late teens and early 20s, Lizzo struggled with a

A newly discovered coronavirus has sickened nearly 2,000 people worldwide. With the headlines growing increasingly scary every day (on Jan. 26, the death toll in China had risen to 56), you may have questions about who’s at risk and if there’s anything you should be doing to keep yourself and your family safe. Unfortunately, there’s

After Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash on Sunday, Jan. 26, the NBA honored the late former Los Angeles Lakers player with 24-second and 8-second violations during the games. The violations signify the numbers Kobe wore during his 20-year professional basketball career, the entirety of which he spent with the Lakers. NBA games still

Registered dietitian and certified personal trainer Alix Turoff, MS, knows that frozen foods often get a bad rap — she wrote a whole blog post about it. In that post, she explained that food kept in the freezer is often associated with the TV dinners popular decades ago. “Of course, you can find tons of

Though the US Figure Skating Championships were filled with groundbreaking performances, the most moving by far wasn’t by any medalist, but by the 12th-place finisher in the ladies’ event. After years away from the sport, during which she sought treatment for anxiety, depression, and an eating disorder, two-time national champion and 2014 Olympic medalist Gracie

Remember the name Kiya Johnson, she’s making major moves in the gymnastics world. The 17-year-old athlete recently began her freshman season with LSU, and she’s already breaking out as one-to-watch on her team. Case in point: her impressive floor routine. Kiya recently competed with the university in Florida, and her choreography — which is set