Weight Loss

As someone who has lived with depression since adolescence, I’ve often felt misunderstood. Some people seem to believe that depression is something you can easily turn off, while others assume those suffering are so sad that they never leave home; some may even take the symptoms personally. What I wish more people understood is that

Losing belly fat can feel like such a struggle for many women (thank you, genetics, hormones, and happy hour), but even more difficult is preventing the belly fat from coming back once you’ve lost it. We asked registered dietitians and certified trainers to school us on the most effective ways to lose belly fat and

There I was on stage, ready to accept the diploma that would be mailed to me several weeks later, turn my tassel to the other side, and officially become a college graduate. Four years of cramming for exams, writing papers, stumbling home with friends from bars, sleeping too little or too much, and everything in

Intrauterine devices, more commonly known as IUDs, are the most effective and reversible forms of birth control, according to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention. If you’ve decided to use an IUD as your birth control method, you’re probably wondering if the insertion process is painful, how long you can have it in, and

Marial Fecke-Stoud, a 32-year-old fifth-grade teacher from Arizona, doesn’t have kids. A year ago, though, she decided that she wanted to get in shape and change her eating habits for the sake of the kids she’ll have in the future. Equally as important, if not more importantly, she wished to do it for herself. “I

If you’re following a low-carb diet, you may already be dreading the holiday season, a notoriously difficult time to avoid gaining weight, let alone try to lose it. This November, try swapping out some of the more traditional Thanksgiving recipes for these flavorful, low-carb side dishes. They are simple to make but still feel festive;

Traditionally, kids have come to expect candy bars, lollipops, and chocolate when they ring doorbell after doorbell. That’s a lot of sugar! A treat doesn’t automatically have to be candy. It also doesn’t have to be an apple or box of raisins. Here are some healthy, non-candy ideas for Halloween treats that kids (and their

With its emphasis on fresh produce, lean protein, whole grains, and healthy fats, the Mediterranean diet consistently ranks as one of the healthiest diets out there. And while not inherently low-carb, the Mediterranean diet can fit into a low-carb framework if you know how to go about it. To get the details, POPSUGAR spoke with

It’s time to get excited, plant-based-food-lovers, because the Impossible Burger is hitting shelves in stores nationwide, and healthy vegan meal prep just got a little easier. Primarily made of water, soy-protein concentrate, coconut oil, and sunflower oil, the Impossible Burger is a versatile food that packs in nearly as much protein and iron as ground

Full disclosure: I bring reusable straws with me everywhere I go and I try to use cloth instead of paper napkins. But, I have not found a reusable water bottle that I love. Let me break my issues down for you. I don’t want something too heavy, since I’m always on the go, and when

Your weight can fluctuate throughout your lifetime, and it goes up and down daily (just step on the scale and you’ll see). For the sake of this article, we spoke to Holly Lofton, MD, director of the Medical Weight Management Program at NYU Langone Health, and Eduardo Grunvald, MD, FACP, medical director of the UC

Whether you are a seasoned vegetarian or just stepping into the lifestyle — or someone who likes to cut meat only on occasion — having a plethora of recipes on hand can keep meals from getting repetitive. And as much as you’d probably love to live on pasta, pasta, and more pasta, we all know

Low-carb diets don’t have to be hard. It can actually be incredibly easy to whip up meals using low-carb ingredients, if you know what you’re doing. Eating low-carb meals becomes even easier when you make everything in your slow cooker. You can legitimately throw in the ingredients, set it, and forget about it until mealtime.

This CrossFit workout is designed to maximize your time and get your heart pumping for 30 minutes using high-intensity intervals and basic CrossFit exercises that target your entire body to help you get stronger. By the end, you’ll feel accomplished and energized! CrossFit coach Jade Jenny said to go all out for those 40 seconds

Leggings and gym memberships aren’t the only kinds of gifts you can give to women who love to work out. With the entire wellness industry booming like never before, the options are endless when it comes to great gifts. We’ve got our eyes on some cute water bottles, food delivery services, and an at-home spin

Sometimes weight gain can creep up on you. And for the moms out there, you can definitely relate to pregnancy weight gain. Thirty-year-old Micha Hibel (@mum_sweatlife on Instagram), is one of those moms, and in 2017, she was ready to make a change to get stronger and feel her best. Find out how she did

With all the articles I’ve written about Simone Biles’s greatness, you should know that she is a record-setter by now. In the sport of leotards and moves that only daredevils do, she’s arguably the greatest of all time — and her medal count proves it. She has 20 World Championship medals so far, and with

If you’ve recently headed off to college, or traded in your beloved gym membership to help pay rent on your first apartment, you may be understandably worried that your workouts will suffer. But whether you’re short on resources or time (who can make it to the gym across campus with a packed class schedule?), you

If you’re looking to get lean and lose weight, David Chesworth, ACSM-certified personal trainer and wellness coach at Hilton Head Health, told POPSUGAR that a combination of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and diet can help with weight loss, especially with reducing belly fat. ACE-certified trainer John Kersbergen added, “The most efficient way to get results

There’s a reason so many people lose weight on a low-carb diet, including shedding stubborn belly fat. “Those who eat high-carbohydrate diets, particularly diets high in processed, simple carbs, are prone to fat accumulation around the abdominal region,” Gabby Geerts, a registered dietitian at Green Chef, told POPSUGAR. So, while you can’t specifically target belly

Ice dancing royalty Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir have officially retired, and naturally, we can’t stop thinking about their iconic performances over the years. Though most fans knew the Canadian pair’s retirement was imminent (they haven’t actually competed since the 2018 Olympics), it’s still the end of an era in the figure skating world. Tessa

It’s official: Canadian ice dancers Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir are retiring. In a video posted to Scott’s Twitter on Tuesday night, the pair thanked their fans for supporting their storied career, which has spanned 22 years. The formal announcement of their retirement answers a question that’s been on the minds of skating fans since

To lose weight, most experts recommend a combination of exercise, making nutritional changes, getting enough sleep, and managing your stress. It may sound simple, but the truth is, everyone’s approach to losing weight will be different. Once you’ve reached your weight-loss goal, you may be wondering how to sustain where you are. To help you

When I first started college, I was buzzing with excitement. For years, I had looked forward to living away from home for the first time, decorating my dorm, and making new friends. But eventually, the novelty started to wear off, and I was faced with the realities of being a full-time student: the late nights,

There can be a lot of confusion about what’s “good” and “bad” when it comes to sexual health. If you feel like something is off with your vagina, have Googled whether or not your discharge is normal, and have noticed a “fishy” odor, you may have bacterial vaginosis (BV), a very common vaginal infection. What

At the 2018 World Gymnastics Championships, Simone Biles fell twice in competition and still ended up winning by over a point and a half. In the first round of the 2019 US Gymnastics Championships this past August, she put her hands down on floor, which counts as a fall. Even still, her floor score was

I spend a lot of time in workout gear, whether I’m working out or running to school drop-off. But despite having a pile of workout pants from a wide range of pricey brands, I always reach for my Baleaf High-Waist Running Leggings ($23) first, even if that means fishing them out of the hamper. Is

After bumping into a yoga and CrossFit buddy at the grocery store, we started talking about how she stopped intermittent fasting and is now eating this breakfast that her dietitian recommended — overnight steel-cut oats. “You mean rolled oats?” I asked, but she said, “no steel-cut oats.” No cooking or presoaking required! Just prepare as

I’m not sure how it happened. OK, maybe I do know. After a year of eating (and drinking) more calories than I should, my usually slight frame was only 10 pounds lighter than it had been when I was nine months pregnant with my now 3-year-old son. To be clear, I gained 40 pounds during

As soon as Starbucks announced it was officially Pumpkin Spice Latte season, I swear people broke out their sweaters and mugs, ready for the leaves to change. This year, Summer was halted in its tracks on Aug. 27 with the release of the PSL. Now, it’s everywhere, and not just in drink form. Pumpkin spice