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Let’s Settle the Low-Carb Vs. Low-Fat Diet Debate, Once and for All

If you’re struggling to pick the right diet, you’ve probably heard about the low-carb vs. low-fat diet debate that never seems to stop. After all, both eating plans have been linked to the possibility of weight loss as well as prevention of serious health problems. So it’s only natural that people following one diet or…
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Considering a Keto Cheat Day? There Are Risks, Experts Say

If you’ve recently started the keto diet, you may already be thinking about a cheat day. Considering how restrictive the low-carb and high-fat eating plan can be, it’s not surprising that you might feel like you need a little break from following the rules. But according to recent research, we’re sorry to say you should…
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Meghan Markle’s Wedding Diet and Fitness Routine Is Intense

In six short weeks, former Suits actress Meghan Markle will walk down the aisle to her Prince Charming — or rather Prince Harry. And while she looked like a million bucks before her debut into royal life, with the whole world watching her nuptials on May 19, the 36-year-old is kicking things up a notch…
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Workouts Not Working? Here’s How to Exercise For Your Body Type and Truly Get Fit

You’ve been diligent with your diet and exercise routine, but those stubborn pounds refuse to budge. Meanwhile, your workout buddy is eating and exercising the exact same way and hitting their goals in stride. Although we all know it’s important to not compare ourselves to others, it’s hard to not to get jealous when you’re…
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Couple Drops a Combined 407 Pounds, Proves New Year’s Resolutions Can Work

On January 1, 2016, Danny and Lexi Reed, better known as DiscoveringDanny and FatGirlFedUp on social media, decided they were tired of spending their nights mindlessly eating while binge-watching Netflix and kick-started their weight loss journey. Fast forward two years, and the couple has lost a combined 407 pounds — proving New Year’s resolutions do…
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‘Keto Insomnia’ Is a Real Thing for Some Dieters, So Here’s How to Fix It

If you’ve started the keto diet recently and realized that you suddenly have trouble sleeping, you’re not alone. The ketogenic diet is a low-carb, high-fat eating plan that changes the way your body burns fat and gets energy. Although this can lead to impressive weight-loss results, it can also involve some pesky side effects —…
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A Two-Week Break From Dieting May Help With Weight Loss, Study Suggests

It’s no surprise that many people go on diets to lose weight. But recent research suggests that taking a break from dieting may be key to weight loss success, not to mention keeping those stubborn pounds off for good. In a study published by the International Journal for Obesity, researchers looked at two groups of…
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She Slipped In the Driveway and Fell. On the Way Get Help, a Life-Changing Decision Made Her Turn the Car Around
When I first found out that my husband needed a liver transplant, I was scared and overwhelmed. He and I had reconnected several years after high school, got married, and became a great team. We built a nice life together, enjoyed family life with our two boys, and spent 30 happy years of marriage together.…
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New Keto Diet App Makes Sticking to the Meal Plan So Much Simpler

Keto diet apps can be a godsend to anyone following the eating plan. As you may be aware, the ketogenic diet is a high-fat, low-carb eating plan that includes very specific restrictions. So it can be tricky for folks who are new to this diet to know what foods are off-limits to them. It can…
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5 Ways You’re Getting a Workout Without Even Trying

Let’s be real: “Working out after work” is basically an oxymoron. Because by the time you’ve wrapped everything up at work (and by “everything” we mean “all the urgent stuff your boss asked you to finish at the last minute”), figured out dinner plans for the night (you’re one frozen entrée away from a nervous…