We all have a friend who has a so-called “good metabolism.” You know the one I’m talking about here. He's always a big eater, but he never seems to gain an ounce. Or she always goes back for seconds but is as fit as she was when she was a teenager. If you’re constantly battling your own ... Read More ›
Weight Loss
Weight Loss
With Dr. Steven Sisskind
UPDATED:September 11, 2018
UPDATED:August 23, 2018
4 signs you’ve taken low carb TOO far
We’re huge fans of lower carb eating around here. Cutting out refined flours, dumping junk carbohydrates, and slashing added sugars is one of the best things you can do for your health. Study after study has proven this approach to eating can help you feel and look years younger. And most ... Read More ›
UPDATED:August 22, 2018
Top 5 ways to erase belly fat that REALLY work
You don’t have to be in pursuit of the perfect beach body—or obsessed with counting calories—to be bothered by your belly fat. Nobody likes to have an unsightly spare tire hanging around his or her middle. But the truth is belly fat is far more than just unsightly, it’s dangerous too. Doctors ... Read More ›
UPDATED:August 9, 2018
Five spices to set your metabolism on fire
There’s a longstanding myth that dieting and delicious food are mutually exclusive. That to lose weight you have to choke down boring, bland food. But I’m here to tell you that it’s simply not true. What IS true is that your kitchen can be the most powerful weapon in your effort to shed the extra ... Read More ›
UPDATED:July 26, 2018
Beat belly fat with good bugs? Researchers say, “You bet!”
I'm not much of a gambling woman, but in this case, I'm willing to bet that no one ever asked you the following question before. "Do you have a healthy gut?" Well, if you're anything like the average American the honest answer is most likely "No." Our modern lifestyle makes maintaining our ... Read More ›
UPDATED:June 27, 2018
10 tricks slash over 400 calories a day (no hunger pangs!)
I’m usually not a big fan of counting calories. When you focus on eating a lower-carb, whole food, healthy diet you typically don’t need to worry much about calories. But there are always exceptions to any rule. Perhaps you have a special event coming up and you want to drop a few extra pounds ... Read More ›
UPDATED:June 25, 2018
Want to lose weight? Don’t count calories count THIS instead
A calorie is a calorie, as they say. And that may be true—but that doesn’t mean that all calories are created equal. Everybody knows that you can’t compare 100 calories worth of broccoli to 100 calories worth of Big Mac. And even if you tried, it would only serve as further proof that the ... Read More ›
UPDATED:June 19, 2018
Beat belly fat with these 7 summer foods
Around here, we happen to think that EVERY body is a beach body. But that doesn’t mean we don’t also like to feel like we look our best in lightweight summer clothes too. And let’s face it, when you’re unhappy about some extra padding around your middle that can be hard to do. If a combo of ... Read More ›
UPDATED:June 13, 2018
How do I stop cheating on my diet & start eating healthier?
You want to stop cheating on your diet and start eating healthier. And everyone always makes it sound so easy to do. But in real life, it's far easier said than done. During the week, things can get so hectic that it’s easy to slip back into your old habits. And trust me I get it. I struggle ... Read More ›
UPDATED:June 6, 2018
6 secret steps to a speedy fat-burning metabolism
We tend to talk about our metabolisms as if they’re something set in stone. “My metabolism is SO slow. I’ll NEVER lose the weight!” As if they're some sort of “set it and forget it” arrangement by our Creator that we just have to live with. But the truth is you have far more control over ... Read More ›
