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We could all use COVID-19 travel tips. The country is slowly reopening (finally!), which means people who’ve been stuck in their houses for the last few months are itching to get out and travel again—even if that just means booking a flight to see family. With COVID-19 numbers still rising in certain cities, though, social distancing […] More
To stoke your metabolism and prime your body to drop fat, you’ve got to go beyond the basics. Here are 100 tried-and-true methods to help you lose weight fast.1) Eat six small meals a day Stoking your body with food every three to four hours can rev your metabolism to the max. Not every one needs to be a sit-down affair.2) Run 10 100-yard sprints Sprinting can burn up to 500 calories.3) Wait 20 minutes before getting seconds Slow things down to avoid excessive food intake.4) Use a smaller dinner plate The smaller plate will limit how much you can pile on. Check out these other mind tricks for healthier eating.5) Use a blue dinner plate Studies show the color has an appetite-suppressing effect (as opposed to red and yellow plates).6) Sub in nonfat Greek yogurt for mayo and sour cream You’ll save 700 cals and 100 cals per half cup, respectively. See what other food swaps you can make to cut 500 calories a day.7) Eat peanuts from their shells You’ll nosh on 50% fewer nuts in a sitting just trying to peel before eating.8) Chew on sugar-free mint gum after a meal Mint flavors send signals to your brain that it’s time to stop eating.9) Snack on pistachios The nuts are much healthier than chips and pretzels.10) Take up power yoga You can burn up to 344 calories a class.11) Train fasted once a weekFasted workouts may help keep adrenaline high and blood sugar low.12) Run intervals to burn it up Turn your body into a fat-fighting furnace by alternating sprints with jogs. Here are 8 you can do on the treadmill.13) Replace your morning bagel Ditch the bread for a bowl of oatmeal and protein-packed eggs.14) Work out with your partner Couples who train together are 34% more likely to stick to their workouts.15) Eat at the kitchen table Don’t park on the couch when chowing down.16) Drink more water Being dehydrated can fool your body into feeling hungry.17) Poach (don’t fry) your proteinEggs, poultry, and fish are healthier when prepared this way.18) Hit the pool Swim laps or run in the water, if you can touch the bottom safely.19) Take a real “before” photo You’ll be more motivated knowing what you look like and where you want to go.20) Switch to skim milk for coffee Ditch the cream and sugar and save 105 calories. Try these other healthy add-ins, too.21) Bike to work Get pedaling to burn 500 calories an hour. More
As of May 20, all 50 states have started to loosen shutdown restrictions to some degree. For a lot of cities, the first wave of re-opening includes gyms, CrossFit boxes, climbing centers, and the like. Now, it’s easy to say your best strategy to stay safe is continuing to sweat outside or in your living […] More
Many of us know the importance physical activity—better sleep, weight loss, longevity, elevated mood—these are the only the beginnings of a long and diverse list. For all that action junkies know about the benefits that being active can bring, however, how many of us practice the other half of the equation?… Mental stamina. What It’s […] More
If you’re looking to do something for all those healthcare workers who don’t have enough personal protective equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic—but you’ve got zero sewing skills—Rob Corddry’s got the answer. Tonight, the actor and comedian from shows like Ballers and Medical Police is hosting an online event tonight called Funny You Should Mask. […] More
Ever wonder what diet doctors follow? Physicians dole out advice, but what do they do in their own lives? That’s what a survey advised by Duke University and the University of North Carolina sought to uncover when they asked 515 doctors about diets: What did they recommend for short-term weight loss and for long-term health, […] More
If the last time you ate coconut was in a fun-size Mounds bar pulled from a trick-or-treat bowl, it’s time to revisit the fruit. As with avocados, the knock on coconuts was a high fat and calorie profile. Now we know that those are assets. “Coconut is a source of plant-based fat, and fat can […] More
With the beginning of spring, daydreams about beach days, barbecues, and hours spent outside are likely flooding your mind right now. And we’re guessing that there’s one thing that all of these mental meanderings have in common: tasty, fresh food. 3 Delicious and Healthy Comfort Food Recipes (That Also Make Great Leftovers) Photo: Courtesy of […] More
