The Rules of Ruling Yourself

The motivation to work hard every day doesn’t come easy. In Under Armour’s recent #RuleYourself campaign, we highlight how elite athletes like Michael Phelps and USA Gymnastics dedicate every moment to get better. That’s why we’re asking you to share the rules you live by to stay motivated. In fact, physically writing down your goal increases your chance of reaching it by 80%. And in a world where...

Track Your Progress From A New Starting Weight

If there’s one thing we know at MyFitnessPal, it’s how motivating it is for our users to see all of their healthy habits reflected on the scale. It’s so important to be able to accurately track progress when you’re working towards a health goal. Whether your goal is to lose, gain or maintain, it feels great to see your weight moving in the right direction. That’s why we’re happy to share that you...

Spaghetti Squash & Beef Bake

Spaghetti squash is a great low-carb and gluten-free alternative to any classic pasta dish. Ready in less than an hour, Clean Eating’s one-pan beef and spaghetti squash bake is a hot, savory meal the entire family will enjoy. Refrigerate or freeze preportioned leftovers for easy meals.     Print     Spaghetti Squash & Beef Bake Ingredients 1 (2-pound)...

How to Conquer Your Fear of Failing at Weight Loss

You know what you need to do to drop those extra pounds and be healthier. You need to wake up a little earlier. Walk a little bit more. Eat a few more servings of vegetables, and skip a few glasses of wine. You need to decide to do it, right? You need to set that alarm (and actually get out of bed when it goes off). Buy those green beans. Ask for club soda. But what’s stopping you? What are you...

Potato Crusted Quiche

Crispy shredded potatoes, reminiscent of hash browns, encase the outer edges of 24 Carrot Life’s satisfyingly low-carb and veggie-packed quiche. For an extra protein boost, throw in your favorite meat — like slices of chicken, ham or bacon. This hassle-free recipe uses only one skillet so that you can spend less time washing dishes and more time with friends and family!     Print     Potato...

6 Foods That Fight Inflammation

The key to reducing persistent inflammation that causes chronic diseases (Think: Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, Alzheimer’s, cancer) may not be hiding in the medicine cabinet but in the refrigerator! Inflammation occurs when our immune systems attack a foreign substance in the body, such as invading microbes or chemicals. This is the good kind that acts as a protector. The bad kind of...

The 1 Thing You Need to Be Active and Healthy as You Age

Would you believe me if I told you that strength training is the most important type of exercise you can do for better health? This may be hard to believe because most of the general population believes that you need to jog, run or do some sort of cardio to be lean, fit and healthy. I’m a former high school and collegiate track and cross-country runner, so I love running as much as the next guy....

10 Leftover Rotisserie Chicken Meals For Busy Weeknights

Picking up a rotisserie chicken on our way home from work is a convenient and budget-friendly way to simplify home cooking. If you find yourself with leftover chicken the next day you’re halfway there to another homemade meal. Whether you’re using it as a taco filling, salad topping or simply as an ingredient, cooked chicken means dishing up a meal in minutes. Serve something satisfying tonight...

14 Snacks to Stash in Your Desk Drawer That’ll Help You Stay on Track

That snack drawer in your desk is pretty much the office MVP. The beauty of desk-ready snacks is that they can stay safely tucked away and will last for weeks, as compared to that ripe banana you forgot about over the long weekend or the yogurt you neglected to stash in the fridge. Yeah, ew. Luckily, there are plenty of healthy midday munchies that’ll keep you just as satisfied, no refrigeration...

What Type of Spring-Break Athlete Are/Were You?

For eager athletes, the ultimate post-finals beach retreat equates to sun, sand – and, most importantly, ocean-view exercise. While each workout is customized to the warrior, there’s one thing that’s for certain: Each spring breaker has a style all their own — from where they get their sweat on to what they wear while doing it. So whether you’re in Daytona Beach or just remembering those days fondly,...

Marinated Jerk Chicken

Clean Eating’s easy Caribbean-inspired chicken marinates in a sweet and spicy sauce for a juicy, delectable main dish. The secret powerhouse in this marinade? Coconut water. It’s low in calories, high in potassium and fat- and cholesterol-free! Serve with your favorite fresh tropical fruit such as mango, pineapple or papaya. With a freezer life of 3–4 months, double up on this convenient recipe,...

Is Cholesterol the Bad Guy?

When the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans rolled out in January, there was one big thing missing: the 300-milligram daily cap on cholesterol in existence since 1990. There’s still a warning for individuals to eat as little cholesterol as possible, but it may not be because of the cholesterol itself. Instead, the warning advises a low intake because “foods that are higher in dietary cholesterol,...

67 Science-Backed Weight Loss Strategies

Healthy habits can go out the window when we’ve got no time for the gym and few options besides Seamless. Losing weight isn’t easy—and doing it in a healthy, sustainable way can make the task feel even harder. Making small changes each day is one way to get started, but it’s important to remember that just because a weight-loss strategy works for someone else, it may not work for you. From drinking...