Christmas is this weekend, and lots of people not only tend to ruin their usual diets, but they also gain a few extra pounds. Based on studies, the majority of people tend to gain additional weight during the holiday season that starts at the Thanksgiving Day and ends with the New Year celebrations. Excessive eating…
Ground turkey substitutes for beef nicely in these stuffed peppers that can serve as a light dinner, satisfying lunch or side dish. With less than 300 calories and 31 grams of protein this is one high-protein dish. Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground turkey 1 cup brown rice, cooked 1 15-ounce can Italian-seasoned diced tomatoes 4…
Regular exercise is a blast once you have your routine set. But what about if you’re new to working out and confused about where to start? While hitting the gym for the first time can be a little scary, the physical and emotional benefits associated with working out far outweigh any initial jitters. Before…
When you’re working hard to reach your goal weight by counting calories and incorporating veggies into every meal, taking a break from your diet probably doesn’t seem like an option. After all, if you succumb to a cheat day, you risk undoing all the hard work you’ve already put in. But what about a cheat…
Mobile apps are invading every corner of our lives. With the majority of smartphone users rarely separating from their phones, apps have redefined the way we shop, the way we try to lose weight, and the way we maintain relationships. Luckily, they have also brought numberless opportunities to diversify our workout. We can use apps…
It happens each year: The dishes you’ve been craving all season long are finally passed ’round the table, and before you know it your plate is piled up to your head with turkey, stuffing, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes — all smothered with a heaping portion of gravy. It’s a masterpiece, yes. But it’s also a single…
You work hard when you hit the gym, so naturally you want to maximize your efforts. To that end, you hydrate, sip your branched-chain amino acids and make sure to take your performance supplements. But what you consume after your workout is just as important as what you consume before and during your session. Here’s…
We all know that grilling is a great way to impart summertime flavor on meats and veggies, but sometimes it can get—ahem—boring. Especially if you’re used to just sprinkling some salt and pepper on a chicken breast and calling it dinner. Sometimes simplicity is beautiful, but a boring, bland chicken breast? There’s nothing beautiful about…
CALORIES: 536 PROTEIN: 36g FAT: 23g CARBS: 52g Eating healthy fare doesn’t require an all-night cookathon that leaves every pot and pan in your home stacked ceiling-high in the sink. Leave those endeavors to Gordon Ramsay. But we’re not saying you should toss all ambition aside for a frozen pizza, either. The trick is to find the right…
Every day, we see people sharing on social media that they work out anywhere from one to seven days a week—all achieving incredible results from their efforts. Because of this, it’s hard to determine what workout schedule is right for you. It may seem like there should be a cut-and-dry answer, but the truth is, everybody…