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Why You Shouldn’t Try the HMR Program for Fast Weight Loss in 2024
Before it closed down, the HMR Program featured pre-packaged meals and weight-loss shakes that were delivered to your door. Image…
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Can You Do Low-Carb and Weight Watchers at the Same Time?
Control carbs and portions by combining a low-carb diet with Weight Watchers. Image Credit: Vladislav Nosick/iStock/Getty Images Low-carb diets like…
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Why Can’t We Stop Crying At the Olympics?
One thing about me? I cry at all lifecycle events. Weddings, bat mitzvahs, proposals, gender reveals, surprise military homecomings, you…
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What Is Sciatica, Exactly? MDs Explain the Common Nerve Pain
This informational guide, part of PS’s Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what…
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Water polo is just one of several water-based sports featured at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The soccer-esque sport requires athletes to be strong swimmers, handle a ball well, and work together as a team. There’s one rule, however, that makes water polo even more difficult than it appears on the surface: players can never touch the bottom of the pool. According to Swim England, the governing body for swimming in the UK, “players are not…
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Whether you’re terrified by boxing workouts or can’t wait to get your gloves on, it’s worth getting to know Rumble Fitness. It’s a major player in the boxing studio game, and for good reason: Rumble’s boxing classes are fun, high energy, and set to unique playlists and flashing lights to keep your energy and confidence up. While the studios may look professional or even intimidating, with the dark lighting and rows of teardrop-shaped bags, Rumble’s…
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As much as everyone loves watching Olympic diving, some may never understand why athletes scurry off to the showers and then proceed to chill in a hot tub after each dive. They’re already wet. They’re only in the pool for a handful of seconds, so it’s not like they need to get cleaned up. And doesn’t taking a shower and soaking in a hot tub serve the same purpose? And that’s coming from someone who…
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If Olympic-level gymnastics wasn’t impressive enough already, wait until you learn how narrow the balance beam really is. When you watch athletes competing on the beam at the Paris Olympics, know that the platform they’re jumping and flipping on is only 10 centimeters wide (or roughly four inches). For reference, that’s smaller (!!) than an iPhone turned to landscape mode, and only a little wider than the average credit card. Considering we could pull a…
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If you already thought diving was super impressive, learning the reason that Olympic divers wear wrist guards might make you even more awe-struck by the sport. On average, an athlete diving from the 10-meter platform (that’s 32 feet above ground) enters the water at a speed of nearly 40 mph. That’s why the Olympic diving pools are so darn deep — the divers are going fast. Fast enough to exert enough force to break bones…
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It wasn’t until I got into competitive swimming that I understood the true importance of a swimmer’s cap. Like many people, I thought it was just a helpful accessory, or a pesky rule community pools asked you to follow. Little did I know, caps can play just as crucial a role in a swimmer’s performance as goggles do. In fact, you may even see athletes wearing multiple swim caps at the Paris Olympics. Here’s why…
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High-intensity interval workouts can help trim belly fat that comes with age-related hormone changes. Image Credit: Richard Drury/DigitalVision/GettyImages Losing weight in your 40s isn’t the same as when you were in your 20s and 30s. Unfortunately, a few changes make it slightly more challenging. Advertisement For one, sarcopenia (the natural loss of muscle tissue with age) starts to rear its head. And remember, muscle burns more calories than fat does, so losing muscle mass means…
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An app can make it easy to track your meals, which research shows is linked to weight loss. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative In This Article How We Chose Best Overall Best Fitness-Focused Best for Specialized Diets Best Fuss-Free Best for Food Freedom Best for Support What to Look For We know that eating nutritious foods can help us lose weight, along with being more physically active — but did you know the simple act of…
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The best weight-loss books are evidence-based, body-positive and food-forward. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative In This Article How We Chose Body Positivity Science-Backed Diets PCOS Family-Focused Psychology-Based Personal Testimonies Fitness-Oriented What to Look For Many people are constantly trying to lose a little weight, and books can be a really helpful resource when you’re looking to trim your waistline. The problem is that a lot of books focus solely on how to lose weight or which…
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One way to make your meal kit healthier? Supplement with seasonal veggies or a side salad, which can help fill you up on fewer calories. Image Credit: yulkapopkova/E+/GettyImages In This Article How We Chose Best Overall Best Customizable Best for Keto and Paleo Best for Calorie-Counters Best on a Budget Best Plant-Based Best for Meal Prep Best Pre-Prepped Kit Best Prepared Meals Best for People With Diabetes Best for Dessert-Lovers There’s no denying that meal…
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Meal prepping healthy foods can help you lose 15 pounds at the right pace. Image Credit: Drazen Zigic/iStock/GettyImages Losing 15 pounds can be a realistic goal if have overweight, but doing it too quickly can backfire. Instead of trying to hit that number in, say, six weeks, health experts agree that a slow (but sure!) 1- or 2-pound weekly goal is your best bet. The reason: Slower, steady weight loss is easier to maintain —…
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The unofficial Mayo Clinic grapefruit diet encourages followers to include grapefruit with every meal, but there’s no research to support that this is effective for weight loss. Image Credit: anilakkus/iStock/GettyImages The unofficial Mayo Clinic grapefruit diet is a strict, short-term, rapid weight-loss plan that wasn’t actually developed or endorsed by the Mayo Clinic. In fact, it’s just another fad diet that has been criticized for being both unhealthy and unsustainable. Advertisement Here’s what you should…
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Popcorn can be a healthy, weight-loss-friendly snack (so long as it isn’t saturated in butter). Image Credit: agrobacter/iStock/GettyImages Avoiding bananas, beans and bread because of the keto diet or any other weight-loss fad you’re following? If you’re limiting carbs in this way, you might be taking the wrong dietary approach. Advertisement The trouble with “cutting carbs” to lose weight is that we’re lumping all sources of carbohydrates into one group. Video of the Day Video…
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Normally you should only eat about one egg a day, but the egg diet encourages much more. Image Credit: OksanaKiian/iStock/GettyImages You might’ve heard that the egg diet can help you drop pounds quickly. But is it healthy to load up on omelets and scrambles every day — or at every meal? Advertisement Eggs do have a lot of good things going for them. But just like with other nutritious foods, it’s totally possible to overdo…
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An ECA stack has ephedrine, which may be dangerous. Image Credit: Valeriy_G/iStock/GettyImages Losing fat can be a long and challenging process, especially if you do it in a healthy, sustainable way. While there are plenty of supplements on the market that may promise fast fat-burning results, chances are they either won’t work or come with some pretty serious side effects. Advertisement ECA stacks or pills are no exception. The combination of ephedrine, caffeine and aspirin…
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The low-carb diet is a popular choice among many older women, as it’s easy to follow and keeps you full! Image Credit: Getty Images/Stigur Mar Karlsson Heimsmyndir The combination of changing hormone levels and loss of muscle mass can make it more difficult for women over 45 to lose weight. While low-carb eating is a popular weight-loss tool, it also comes with some other health benefits, including knee pain reduction, according to a 2019 study…
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A popular version of intermittent fasting, the 16:8 diet is a simple plan that restricts eating to an 8-hour window each day. Image Credit: StephanieFrey/iStock/GettyImages Fasting — that is, abstaining from food for set periods of time — is a longstanding practice that has been part of various religions and cultures around the globe for thousands of years. Advertisement Recently, though, fasting has reached trend status among dieters and health-seekers alike in the form of…
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Try poaching, baking, braising or broiling your seafood rather than frying it. Image Credit: LauriPatterson/E+/GettyImages There’s no arguing that fish is delish. But when it comes to how seafood might affect the number on the scale, the answer isn’t so clear-cut. Advertisement While fish can — and should! — be part of a healthy diet, including one geared toward weight loss, serving it the wrong way could end up doing more harm than good. So…
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Berries and chia seeds are fiber MVPs. Image Credit: JPphoto1992/iStock/GettyImages While a quick-fix fad diet may help you lose weight in the short term, cutting out entire food groups, sticking to strict meal plans and feeling bad for eating pizza or ice cream is almost guaranteed to leave you putting pounds back on faster than you lost them. Advertisement One strategy that can help you lose weight and keep it off is focusing on fiber.…
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Targeting your abdominal muscles can help improve your posture and reduce the appearance of belly creases. Image Credit: Laura Olivas/Moment/GettyImages In This Article 1. Stop Stressing About It Calories Nutritious Food Fiber Cardio Ab Exercises Posture Water Bottom Line No matter your body size or shape, belly creases are natural and simply part of having a body. These creases can happen normally when you sit or move, even if you don’t have overweight. Advertisement And…
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