A nutritious diet and regular exercise have helped you reach your weight loss goal, but you’re still trying to get rid of that little extra pooch around your midsection. Here are three things you can do every week to help you achieve a trimmer belly.
When eating: Take an honest look at your diet and your bathroom schedule. [...]
You can count me as one of the 30 percent of people who don’t get enough sleep every night, so when Lark sent me their silent alarm clock ($100) to test a couple months ago, I was all about it. Since then, I’ve been using it pretty regularly, here’s what I think of the alarm clock. [...]
Exercising and sweating go hand-in-hand, and since no one wants to be known for their stinky BO, for many gym-goers, gliding on antiperspirant is just like slipping on a sports bra – it’s something you just don’t forget. Sweating is a natural process though, and when you’re working out, it’s your body’s way of keeping you cool and preventing heat exhaustion. [...]
Many of you will be celebrating someone you love (or being celebrated yourself) this weekend for Mother’s Day. And when it comes to family gatherings, chances are you’ll be in for a big feast. But no matter if you’re going out for an indulgent brunch, lunch, or dinner, you can start the day off right with a healthy breakfast. [...]
Some days I feel like my vitamins and supplements are holding my apartment hostage. In a small city space, if I’m not constantly cleaning up, my dresser and medicine cabinet get a little overwhelmed whenever there’s a new addition.
While some ladies have their own go-to morning cocktail of nutrients and vitamins women may not be getting enough of and others don’t worry about vitamin deficiencies to the same degree, I’m curious as to what you think. [...]
You are what you eat, but how you eat is almost as important. If you’re trying to lose weight, here are three eating strategies that may work for you.
Eat more frequently: Grazing or eating smaller meals more frequently is a strategy that works for many people. You’ll avoid the blood sugar spike and crash that can happen when you eat a big meal. [...]
We spend about a third of our lives in slumberland, but many people complain of not sleeping well. If you have a tough time falling asleep or you toss and turn in the middle of the night, try exercising during the day and limiting alcohol and caffeine a few hours before bedtime. [...]
We might not be able to make it to Greece or Southern Italy anytime soon, but we can bring the cuisine to us by celebrating Mediterranean Diet Month in our own kitchens. The healthy benefits of the Mediterranean diet are touted by numerous studies, and for good reason: it promotes heart health, good vision, and weight control, to name a few. [...]
Losing weight is a difficult struggle for most, but you don’t have to go at it alone. For busy women wanting to drop pounds, being able to keep track of weight-loss goals on their phone is not only convenient, it offers the support and motivation needed to follow through. Here’s a list of the best weight-loss apps – and they won’t cost you a dime!
Lose It!: Fill in some important info about yourself, including age, height, current weight, goal weight, and how many pounds you want to lose per week and you’re ready to go. [...]
Bikini season is creeping up and if you’ve got a few pounds to lose, long cardio workouts that burn major calories are great to incorporate a few times a week. Here are 12 warm-weather ways you can burn 500 calories. As you click through, the workouts get shorter, while the intensity increases. [...]
