Not all workouts have to take place in the gym. In fact, hitting the trail for a hike can be a great way to burn calories and get some fresh air. What’s more, most people can adopt hiking to suit their fitness levels, says Marcus Shapiro, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and owner of […]
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Add pizzazz, not calories, with zucchini
(HealthDay)—Whether you grow it yourself or buy it at your farmers’ market or grocery store, zucchini is a great way to add variety to traditional dishes and even increase portion sizes of favorite recipes without extra calories. Love cool cucumber salad? For a tasty variation, use thin strips of peeled zucchini, cut on a mandoline. […]
How To Work Out Your Daily Calorie Requirements
Ever wondered what the daily calorie intake for women looks like? While the NHS does give us a rough outline (quick re-cap: for those of us with two pairs of X chromosomes, that’s around 2,000kcal) of course, factors like how active you are will come into play. If you’re a diehard F45-er with a penchant for […]
These Simple Tips May Prevent Holiday Weight Gain, Study Suggests
'Tis the season for festivities … and also weight gain. Indeed, holiday parties and large meals with family make it all too easy to pack on the pounds this time of year. But a new study from the United Kingdom suggests that some simple tips, including weighing yourself regularly, can help prevent holiday weight gain. […]
Calories in vodka: Nutrition facts
However, this does not necessarily mean that vodka is a good choice for a person looking to lose weight. In this article, we compare the nutritional profiles of vodka and other types of alcohol. We also describe how drinking alcohol can interfere with weight loss. How many calories does vodka have? A 1.5-ounce serving of […]
Study Says This Simple Strategy Can Help Stop You Overeating
When you’re about to chow down on some sweet potato fries it’s easy to focus on how dang delicious they’re going to be, but a new study has found that honing in on their healthy attributes instead, could help you cut calories and nail portion control. In the experiment, researchers from the University of Tübingen […]
Fitness blogger Lucy Mountain compares calories in different types of snacks
With one swipe at your Instagram feed, it’s obvious that there is a number of fitness bloggers to aim to encourage “fitness” and health as such, however, not everyone is interested about realistic depictions. Well, one one fitness blogger has changed the game with her refreshing approach to using the medium to share useful calorie-based tips. […]
How To Turn Your Sex Sesh Into A Serious Calorie Burner
We’ve lived through barre booty workouts, spin classes, Pilates, and now even Barry’s Bootcamp has landed down under – but there is one exercise guaranteed to burn calories and tone muscles. If you’d rather stay home than pump iron, sexercise might be the tantalising alternative you need! Sex has a plethora of health benefits from […]
One Third Of Adults Underestimate Their Daily Calorie Intake
New research out of the UK has found that a third of British adults underestimate how many calories they are eating each day. The recommended daily calorie allowance is 2,500 for men and 2,000 for women. The survey followed 4,000 adults as they reported their calorie consumption over four days, while scientists calculated the real […]