6 Ways to Prevent Over-Snacking on Game Days

For most Americans, this time of year means it’s time for overindulgent caffeinated beverages or it’s football season. Both can spell trouble for anyone trying to lose weight, but hours spent on the couch watching the game week after week is a bigger waistline threat than the occasional coffee-treat while out shopping. (Don’t knock that treat, though. It contains about 510 calories and more sugar...

Common Walking Injuries and How to Avoid Them

It’s not just activities like running, weightlifting and football that could cause injuries. Despite its reputation as being an  ideal low-impact exercise, walking can also lay you up if you’re not careful. Injuries ranging from blisters to tendinitis happen to walkers, but that certainly doesn’t mean you should hang up your walking shoes. “The benefits of walking for exercise outweigh the...

Recipe: Easy Overnight Banana Almond Butter Oatmeal

Say, hello, to your new breakfast bestie: the crockpot! Use it to make our simple slow cooked banana-nut oatmeal. Just add pantry staples like oats, milk, nut butter, banana and honey, and dig in to a satisfying breakfast.     Print     Slow Cooker Banana-Nut Oatmeal Ingredients 1 cup (155 grams) steel cut oats (certified gluten-free if necessary) 3...

How to Handle Hunger When You’re Trying to Lose Weight

Ever have those days when all you can think about is what you’ll eat next? We all do! When trying to cut calories for weight loss, hunger is the most common side effect. After all, your body doesn’t want to give away its energy stores without a fight. I’m here to tell you that this is one fight that you can totally win. With a few expert strategies and a bit of planning, you can keep hunger at bay...

What to Eat for a Run (and When)

We’ve all been there — you’re in between meals, but it’s time for a run, and your stomach is growling. You know it’s not good to run on an empty stomach, but if you eat the wrong thing, the whole run could turn into a disaster. You need to find a snack that’ll give you energy but can last through the entire workout. But what do you look for? How do you choose a snack that won’t upset your stomach? It’s...

Ingredient of the Week: 8 Cabbage Recipes Packed with Flavor

How well do you know your cabbage? These leafy heads are full of key nutrients such as vitamins C and K, and dietary fiber. Beyond smooth pale green and deep purple varieties there are crinkly savoy and Napa (aka Chinese), as well as teardrop-shaped versions. This affordable winter vegetable is versatile, feeling right at home in spicy kimchi, soups and stir-fry dishes. Try this cruciferous vegetable...

A 7-Day Weight-Loss Workout Plan

If you’re looking for a workout plan that can help you lose weight, adding more sweat sessions to your weekly routine is a great place to start. And there are endless ways to do it, too—maybe you’ll unexpectedly fall in love with running, or you’ll find that group fitness is seriously motivating for you. But sticking to one favorite or randomly jumping from one workout to the next isn’t the most...

10 Ways to Add Flavor, Not Calories

The new year has many of us scaling back on our eating habits and resetting our diets to focus on healthier, simpler foods that have fewer calories. But “better for you” doesn’t have to mean bland. Small additions can make a big impact when it comes to boosting the flavor and texture of healthier foods. A twist of citrus, a handful of fresh herbs, a splash of broth, a bit of crunch and a dash of...

Inspirational Resolutions from the CEO of Bulletproof, Dietitians and Athletes

After a flurry of advice about how to set resolutions and stick to them, you might still find yourself fading a little. After all, the odds can be against you — some estimates note that about a quarter of people abandon their resolutions within a week of making them. Now that we’re a few weeks into the new year, maybe turning to some experts can offer motivation. We asked five health professionals,...

Your Feet are the Foundation for Total Body Wellness

Taking care of your feet has the potential to improve how your entire body moves, yet most of us hide our feet in shoes where they’re so far out of sight that they’re literally out of mind. You’re probably familiar with the way your car works: Tires contact the ground, translating the force up through the wheels and transmission to propel the car forward. You know that the condition of your tires...

Pork & Spinach Pot Stickers

Tasty pot stickers get a twist with this recipe by Healthy Nibbles & Bits, which uses spinach. Lean ground pork is flavorfully seasoned with ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil and rice wine. The meaty filling is wrapped then pan-fried to perfection! Make and freeze ahead of time for a quick appetizer or snack!     Print     Spinach & Pork Pot Stickers  Ingredients 1...

How Your Circadian Clock Affects Your Workout Time

The time of day you hit the gym could have an impact on the quality of your workout, according to research published in the October 2016 issue of Cell Metabolism. Researchers discovered circadian clocks in the muscle tissue that regulate how well it adapts to changes in the environment and activities throughout a 24-hour period. “Our sleep/wake cycle is programmed by our internal biological...

6 Common Weight-Loss Challenges and How to Solve Them

The latest research is clear: There is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all approach to weight loss. Who you are is the greatest variable if you’re trying to shed pounds, and there are innumerable factors that will make it easier or harder for you — poor diet, lack of exercise, genetics, medications and other lifestyle and environmental factors can all play a role. Specific physiological circumstances,...

What to Buy Organic (and What to Skip) [INFOGRAPHIC]

MyFitnessPal and Ally have teamed up because they both recognize the connection between finances and physical fitness and the important roles they each have on personal well-being. Most people perceive organic food to be healthier and safer than non-organic options — but is this based on fact or opinion? While the consumption of organic foods may reduce exposure to pesticides and antibiotic-resistant...

5 Classic Chinese Recipes Under 500 Calories to Make at Home

Why take out when you can prepare  your own favorite Chinese dishes at home? It’s easy to make these healthier (and equally delicious) versions in the comfort of your own kitchen. Each of these five recipes is full of lean protein and bright veggies. Just be sure to use reduced-sodium soy sauce to keep salt in check. (If you insist on eating out, we get it, and we’ve got you covered — check...

7 Super Greens and How to Cook Them

Dark, leafy greens are nutritional powerhouses. “They’re really high in a lot of nutrients that are most essential for health,” certified nutritionist and cookbook author Gena Hamshaw says. “You’re getting a lot of nutritional bang for your buck.” But so many of us don’t eat nearly enough of these amazing veggies. “People think if they’re eating a lot of salad, they’re maximizing their leafy green...

Are You Burning as Many Calories as You Think?

Every morning you crush your treadmill session and revel in the total number of calories burned glowing on the screen. Sorry to damper your post-workout spirits, but that number is probably incorrect. POTENTIAL CAUSES OF INACCURATE READINGS “Machines in gyms aren’t very accurate when it comes to calories burned, distance and other such metrics — they’re rough estimates at best,” says Brandon Mentore,...

Step It Up (Walk) to Slim It Down

This easy 14-day walking plan will help you slim down by walking more. We have a beginner and advanced plan, so choose which one suits your needs. To get started, you have to plan your success first. That means you need to be prepared at all times. It helps to put your walking shoes in your car, at work and at home — wherever you can grab them, lace up and walk. Also you need to know where you can...