Weight-loss

Starting an exercise routine is no easy feat, but it’s particularly tough if you’re many pounds overweight. However, when you’re obese, exercise—along with a healthy diet—is what you need to lose the extra pounds and (re)gain control over your weight. So how do you get started with exercise? Use the

In the 1920s, Joseph Pilates created a now extremely popular form of exercise. He came up with a series of movements that not only incorporated stretching but also encouraged the body to build muscle. He coined the fitness approach after himself, calling it Pilates and it wasn’t long before this

The holidays are over, and we may be two weeks into the new year, but that doesn’t mean we still aren’t feeling the effects of the festive break – especially around the waistline. it’s no wonder that come January, gyms are filled to the brim and diet websites hit an

Fasting is what many people are choosing to do with their eating habits. What’s more popular is the 16:8 intermittent fasting diet. In fact, these words have been popping up all over the health and fitness industry this past year. And no, fasting doesn’t mean starving yourself. It’s more like

This past week, singer-turned-fashion-designer Jessica Simpson shared a photo to her Instagram page, where she revealed her incredible post-birth 100-pound weight loss. The 39-year-old star, who has two other children, gave birth to her daughter Birdie Mae back in March. Throughout her pregnancy, she shared snippets of her journey, which

Picture this: you consume a balanced diet rich in fiber, protein, and other essential nutrients. If that’s not enough, you make sure to drink at least 8 glasses of water every day and to engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic

Male ketosis is not set in stone and may very well have the same effect as it does in females. However, recently a few men have claimed that the keto-diet has done wonders in helping them shed unwanted body fat. There must be some science behind this? Apparently, researchers are

Love handles and fat loss are common issues and tend to get worse as we get older. The problem is that our metabolisms begin to slow down and usually our activity levels decrease with them. As a result, we don’t burn as many calories as we once did. That’s why

Healthy carrot cake is a treat to have for breakfast, a snack or even a guilt-free dessert when it’s done smoothie style. The concept sounds strange, but jokes aside, the flavor really does mimic the taste of an actual carrot cake. I always feel like I’m treating myself when I

PCOS frustration (polycystic ovarian syndrome) is common amongst many women worldwide. Unfortunately, we ladies are all susceptible to developing the condition and it’s not the nicest thing to have to confront. Luckily, there are some exercises and dietary changes you can make to help reduce its symptoms. According to extensive