Getting regular exercise is an important factor in achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. But for many of us, the thought of exercising in a giant mirror-filled room full of chiseled strangers is frankly terrifying. Even the idea of jogging along a busy street or taking a yoga class can be intimidating, especially for those… Continue Reading »
Fad diets may come and go, but there’s one universal truth to healthy eating: the cost-effective way to ensure you’re having nourishing food is to master a few recipes at home. Making healthy recipes doesn’t have to be hard—and you don’t have to ditch all of your favorite meals in your quest to lose weight… Continue Reading »
Around 45 million Americans go on a diet each year, and experts predict that only about 5 percent of those dieters keep the weight off long-term. Weight loss is indeed challenging, and oftentimes, downright frustrating—but long-term success is possible. Here are some of the reasons your diet efforts may have failed in the past, plus… Continue Reading »
Few people love going to the doctor. But for overweight patients, the discomfort can go beyond donning a paper gown or getting a shot. Increasingly, larger men and women have been speaking out about their experiences with weight stigma by medical professionals, many of which have been bad enough to keep them from seeking necessary… Continue Reading »
Someone brought donuts to the office. Again. And you swore not to eat one. Again. Yet you’re wiping glaze crumbs off your desk. Again. Why is junk food so hard to resist—even when we’re not hungry—when it’s so easy to pass on the kale salad? Outside recently dug into the question “why do I crave… Continue Reading »
Some things in life are hard to come by. Fitness advice is not one of them. We’re constantly bombarded with advice about when to exercise, the “best” workout to lose weight, the “real” secret to staying motivated, etc., from blogs, magazines, morning news shows—even the know-it-all on the treadmill next to you. It’s hard to… Continue Reading »
In case you haven’t noticed, summer is officially here. This time of year is perfect for whipping out some of the freshest and healthiest recipes you’ve been pinning during your winter hiatus—and PureWow recently highlighted 30+ meals you’ll want to add to your list. Ready for clean, delicious eating? Here are some of our favorite… Continue Reading »
Have you ever thought to yourself, “why couldn’t I just gain that weight in my boobs?” If you’re like millions of American women, you’ve pondered why you tend to lose weight in certain areas while it won’t budge from other, less desirable places. Byrdie recently broke down the weight loss struggle for us—and we thought… Continue Reading »
Anyone who has struggled with their body image has at one point or another obsessed about the number on the scale. However, as we tell our weight loss patients, the focus of your journey should be about improving your health and feeling your best, not about a specific number of pounds. That’s why we wanted… Continue Reading »
Travel has a way of derailing even the most committed fitness buff’s routine: you’re stuck sitting in a car or plane for hours on end, you can’t get to your regular gym or workout space, and opting out of family time or skipping recreational fun to go run for an hour may not be an… Continue Reading »
