Weight Loss

Taylor Swift has been a pop mainstay for long enough that at least a few of her songs have probably made it onto your workout playlist. No? Cue “You Need to Calm Down,” the second single from Taylor’s new album, Lover. It might be a little slow for your running mix (I, a snob, have

Whether you put in hours at the gym, live in your activewear to run errands, or do both, you’ve probably tried to buy a stash of fashionable tops that look and feel good throughout the day only to get to the register and realize you’re spending as much in gym clothes as you would on

Low-carb cereals are out there (we’ve got 11 dietitian-approved picks ahead), but they’re tricky to find, because cereal is made from grains, which are carbs by definition. That doesn’t mean you can’t make smart, relatively low-carb cereal choices, or that cereals, especially those with whole grains, can’t fit into your balanced eating plan. “Whole grains

The idea of losing weight can feel intimidating and even discouraging, especially if you’ve tried to do so unsuccessfully before. But getting started will be much less stressful when you manage your expectations and make simple changes, rather than diving into crash diets or punishing workouts. Becky Kerkenbush, MS, RD, a registered dietitian in Watertown,

There’s a lot of talent in college gymnastics, but as in many other sports, there are strict rules that prevent these skilled athletes from going pro. It’s simple, though frustrating: amateur athletes can’t receive payment for any sports-related endeavors (aside from scholarships), and pro gymnasts can never compete in college even once they’ve retired. Of

It can seem like there are new diets popping up in your news feed every day, but because of its many benefits, the low-carb diet is probably here to stay. Yes, lots of people have found weight-loss success on a low-carb plan, but there are practical advantages and improvements to your health that can far

Challenge yourself with one of your hardest workouts yet from Jeanette Jenkins of The Hollywood Trainer Club. With cardio-intensive exercises that will leave you breathless and toning intervals that will quickly have your muscles burning, you’ll need to dig deep to stick with this workout. You’re going to be constantly moving, so it’s important to

Serena Williams will forever be a role model for people all over the world — whether they aspire to be the next queen of the court or just want to be a better version of themselves. She’s dominated the court for more than a decade and isn’t stopping any time soon. On and off the

With the 2020 Olympics taking place in Tokyo, American viewers are faced with a familiar question: will they be broadcast live? The answer is yes and no, just as it has been in previous years. NBC, which owns the broadcast rights in the US, will be combining live and tape-delayed coverage on its networks, as

There’s a persistent theory about something called starvation mode, and the thought that if you stop eating, you’ll actually gain weight instead of losing it. This comes up when you talk about intermittent fasting (IF), metabolism, and on-and-off dieting, and it can (and has) caused much confusion. If you’re trying IF, trying to curb overeating

Women are beautiful. We can see it in each other and even aspire to be like one another, despite any imperfections — but we often struggle to observe that same beauty in ourselves. Even so, I like to think of myself as a pretty confident person. I try not to dwell on my flaws or

There may be no greater signal that Fall has arrived than the return of pumpkin spice everything. And while there are plenty of healthy, pumpkin-flavored treats on the market, finding ones that are allowed on the low-carb ketogenic diet is a bit trickier, though not impossible. Sadly, the Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte doesn’t make the

Nike’s Air Max 270 React sneakers got a major, limited-edition redesign with a theme that hits close to home for many. The new design, called “In My Feels,” was specially designed by psychotherapist Liz Beecroft, and every inch of the shoe, from the swizzled swoosh on the side to the “In My Feels’ statement that’s

If you want to burn more calories and shed fat, you won’t find anything better than simple, tried-and-true compound exercises. What are compound exercises, you ask? Good question. “Compound movements are multijoint exercises that target larger muscle groups, which forces more effort, burns more calories, and builds more muscle,” Kendall Wood, MS, CSCS, an NASM-certified

Some of the most competitive sets in tennis come down to a tiebreaker: an extra game in which one player must score at least seven points to win. How do you reach this point? It’s pretty simple: a tiebreak situation arises when both sides have won six games in a set. Typically, a player would

Cheese, the ultimate savory comfort food, gets a bad rep when it comes to being healthy. Good news: It’s not all warranted. Sure, cheese is a treat, but it’s also fairly nutritious, said Anna Kippen, MS, RDN, a registered dietitian at Cleveland Clinic Wellness, especially in smaller serving sizes. We’ve got the tips and advice

It’s time to give your pantry a much-needed makeover. It should be stocked with healthy basics like beans, flour, rice, and nut butters, but we’re willing to bet if you take a peek in there right now, you’d find more than a few duplicates (who needs five cans of crushed tomatoes?) and expired items. That’s

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and supporting energy levels throughout a busy day start with breakfast. Sugary cereals, processed energy bars, or even a bagel spike your blood sugar levels and leave you crashing before lunch. These quick and easy breakfast recipes will help you maintain energy levels throughout a hectic day and are effortless to

Kiva’s handy dosage card, which helps explain the effects and wait time. Edibles haven’t exactly gotten the best rap. You likely know at least one person who’s had a less-than-positive experience with cannabis treats (and if you don’t know that person, perhaps you are that person). As someone who smokes weed regularly but is relatively

Hot yoga is a sweaty affair, and what you wear and bring to the studio can make or break your workout. After all, you don’t want to overheat in an already 100-degree room or slip in a puddle of sweat mid-Bakasana. Personally, I’m always soaked during workouts, so I reached out to Sakina Williams, a

Enjoying a pint of ice cream without the added guilt is about to get a whole lot easier because Enlightened Ice Cream is getting the keto treatment. The low-calorie ice cream brand just announced its plans to release an all-new line of keto ice cream that will contain less than 1 gram of sugar and

Fried foods are typically off-limits when you’re trying to lose weight, but the air fryer has changed the game. This trendy appliance uses just a small amount of oil to give foods the same golden, crispy outside you’d expect from deep frying, but with less fat and fewer calories in each bite. And that’s the

Today in things you wish you didn’t know: a new survey shows that 45 percent of Americans wear the same pair of underwear for two days or longer. Meanwhile, 13 percent took things several steps further, admitting they’d worn the same pair for a week or more. No word on whether these respondents made use

One of the most-asked fitness questions is whether you start with cardio or strength training in a workout. Ask a group of trainers and you’ll probably receive a variety of answers, with different reasons based on your physical abilities and fitness goals. Halle Berry and her trainer Peter Lee Thomas did a PhitTalk, during which

“The turning point when I knew I had a problem was when I passed out during my final exams due to my blood pressure being out of control,” Jasmine Satterfield (@theejazshow on Instagram) told POPSUGAR. After that fainting spell, she knew she had to change, but was scared to. “I visited my doctor and she

A dairy-free lifestyle doesn’t mean you have to live a life free of chocolate. Nor does it mean your relationship with chocolate has to be bland or boring. Sure, it’s easy enough to make your own sweet, dairy-free treats at home, but let’s face it, there’s not always enough time in the day for that.

There are so many benefits of intermittent fasting. Yes, it can help you lose weight, but you may also feel more focused and energized, experience less bloating, gain control of your cravings, and more. Like any eating plan, though, it’s not one-size-fits-all — and personally, shrinking the window in which I could eat made me

History was made today in the UEFA Super Cup, but it didn’t come from the two soccer clubs facing off; it was referee Stéphanie Frappart who entered the history books of sport. She became the first female lead official in a major men’s soccer match, continuing a banner year in which she also officiated the

Carbs aren’t the only thing you should track on a low-carb diet. A healthy amount of protein will keep you satisfied between meals and help build muscle, both of which are essential for weight loss. But exactly how much protein should you eat? “I like to look at macronutrients as a see-saw, with protein as

First, I just want to thank Halle Berry for sharing her go-to fitness tips EVERY. SINGLE. FRIDAY. We really don’t deserve her. I still haven’t trained with her (and I’m still speaking it into existence) but I do religiously try her workouts whenever she shares them. Warning: this ab workout was so hard, but so