calories

Whether it’s swimming laps in the pool, playing a sport or skiing around a lake, there are plenty of ways to enjoy yourself out there. The best part: You can do so while burning a bunch of calories, which is great news considering we’re in the midst of backyard barbecue season. Below we’ve...

Eating mostly whole foods in lieu of processed ones is a common weight-loss and maintenance strategy. And it’s a good one, because fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and lean proteins are likely to help you stay full longer, meaning you’ll have less room for the not-so-wholesome stuff. It’s also a...

If you’re watching your weight and perusing the beer aisle, it’s tempting to buy a six-pack of light beer as a less-unhealthy option compared to regular, full-flavor beer. Research shows the soda equivalent, diet soda, may come with its own health costs — artificially-sweetened drinks have been...

Cardio workouts definitely have their place when it comes to weight loss, since you can burn a nice amount of calories in high-energy classes, on long runs or crushing it on the elliptical. But if you’re focusing on only cardio for meeting your weight-loss goals, you may be missing out on a...

However, many people cut calories so dramatically they feel hungry all the time. Not only is this unpleasant, but it won’t actually help you lose fat. Your best bet for fat-loss success is to create a modest caloric deficit, and make smart food choices so you feel satisfied — not starved. WHY...

Turkey is always the main course on everybody’s mind over the holidays, but did you know that in 2019, the National Turkey Federation (yes, it’s a real organization) estimated that Americans ate 5.3 billion pounds of turkey—or 16.1 pounds per person. In 2017, 44 million turkeys were consumed on...

An average sized human will burn about 2400 Calories per day without doing any exercise. The results are based on an average 150 pound human. Singing in the shower can burn an extra 10-20 Calories per song, depending on the volume and pitch of your voice. Laughing for 10 minutes can make you...

Top-performing athletes know that nutrition is king when it comes to gaining an edge over their competitors. You can work out as hard as you want, practice every day, and get 8-9 hours of sleep but if your nutrition is not on point you’ll never carve out your six-pack or increase your stamina...

Having an understanding of the actual mechanisms behind fat loss will better prepare you to tackle your own weight loss journey, so let's dive in. Myth #1: No matter what you do, how much you exercise, or how clean your diet is, you’ll always be stuck with the same number of fat cells you built...

So you're young, in school, working a minimum wage job, or maybe you're not in school and still working a minimum wage/low paying job. Fear not! There are affordable ways to get the foods you need to grow! I've been there myself. I wanted so badly to be big and shredded but I had to work with...