The Complete 4-Week Beginner's Workout Program

In the realm of fitness, three-month programs dominate the landscape. You’ve even seen plenty of them in this magazine over the years. Are they effective? Absolutely. But we’re going to let you in on an interesting secret: It doesn’t necessary take eight or 12 weeks to get your feet wet in the gym. Not that you’ll be a seasoned vet after four weeks, but if you can just get that first month under your belt, you’ll get yourself over the proverbial hump where so many fail and give up, and set the stage for a lifetime of gains...

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25 Super Snacks With 100 Calories or Less

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});   1)    1/2 Cup Slow-Churned Ice Cream   Surprise! Ice cream tops our list of low-calorie snacks. The key is to look for slow-churned or double-churned varieties. This refers to a process that reduces fat and calories while retaining the creamy texture of full-fat varieties, so 1/2 cup has just 100 calories. As a bonus, you’ll get some protein and calcium. Saturated...

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weight loss and curb disease

Dr. Mehmet Oz said you can accelerate weight loss and curb disease by following the Paleo diet on the Feb. 17 episode of the Dr. Oz Show. The Paleo diet is the most popular diet around today because it has been shown to produce effortless weight loss, reverse diabetes and heart disease, and even prevent Alzheimer's. Dr. Oz said you can lose 75 pounds in six months on the Paleo diet, which emphasizes the following: High-quality animal proteins such as grass-fed beef, wild fish, pastured chicken and eggs. Healthy fats like avocados,...

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Controversial New Diet Pill Hits Market

A new dietary supplement containing an extract from red raspberries is currently ...

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10 Smart Food Swaps for a Healthy Heart

February marks the 50th anniversary of American Heart Month. Heart disease is the number one killer in Americans. For the good news, however, following a heart healthy diet and lifestyle can make a big difference in helping to prevent heart disease. The American Heart Association recommends choosing a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and to include nuts and seeds, fatty fish and heart-healthy fats. It also recommends limiting foods high in trans fats, saturated fats and sodium. As a nutritionist counseling clients on heart...

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Healthy Weight Loss & Dieting Tips

How to Lose Weight and Keep It Off In our eat-and-run, massive-portion-sized culture, maintaining a healthy weight can be tough—and losing weight, even tougher. If you’ve tried and failed to lose weight before, you may believe that diets don’t work for you. You’re probably right: traditional diets don’t work—at least not in the long term. However, there are plenty of small but powerful ways to avoid common dieting pitfalls, achieve...

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How to Eat Healthy Eating healthy is easier than it sounds. Arm yourself with knowledge and you're halfway there. If you think of eating healthy not as a sacrifice, but more as an opportunity for self-improvement, you're almost at the finish line. Because you don't need someone to tell you the numerous health benefits that putting away the donuts and hamburgers will get you. You want someone to show you how it's done. Here's a glimpse.   Choosing a Healthy Diet  Choose the right carbohydrates. Simple carbs, like sugar...

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