Nutrition researcher Krista Varady, Ph.D., has dedicated her career to intermittent fasting—and has a new approach to share. Read the full article for Chicago Magazine (and subscribe to the monthly Health & Wellness email newsletter).
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Marathon Training Can Make You Fat
Running and weight loss don’t always go hand-in-hand. Read the full article for VICE.
6 Foods Dietitians Refuse to Keep in Their Homes—and 3 of Their Unexpected Favorites
Even the experts have their weaknesses. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
18 Household Items Runners Should Toss—And 5 to Keep
For better running health and less clutter around your home, purge these gadgets and trinkets that aren’t helping make you fitter. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
College Runner Explains Why She Went Public With Her Weight Gain
Rachele Schulist wants runners to know: Thinner doesn’t mean faster—at least not for long. Read the full story for Runner’s World.
6 Ways To Walk Off Weight After Menopause
With age comes wisdom, a full life, and discounts on movie tickets and rental cars. But as your body moves through—and beyond—the shifts of menopause, biology does throw a few whammies your way in the weight gain department: About 10 pounds, on average, according to San Francisco–based functional medicine specialist Marsha Nunley, MD. Read the full article for Prevention.
Can You Really Lose Weight—and Keep It Off—Using Sugar Substitutes?
New research says yes—but some experts warn it’s just a short-term fix. Read the full article for Men’s Health.
10 Ways To Make Exercise More Comfortable When You’re Carrying Extra Weight
Whether you aim to shed pounds or just to live a healthy life, exercise plays a key role. But let’s face it, working out can feel awkward, difficult, stressful, and even painful, especially when you’re carrying more weight than you’d like. Read the full article for Prevention.
How To Start Walking When You Have 50+ Pounds To Lose
Have a hefty weight loss goal? Consider walking, not running, toward your best new body. A recent British study found people who regularly walked for fitness—albeit at a fast pace—weighed less than those devoted to other types of physical activity, including running, swimming, and cycling. Read the full article for Prevention.
8 Ways To Keep Your Skin Firm As You Shed Pounds
You’ve finally found a workout you love and an eating plan that syncs with your lifestyle. The extra pounds you’ve carried for years have begun to melt away. Just one problem—the same surface area covers your new, smaller self, leading your skin to sag or lag behind. Folds can form on your belly and arms, and even your face can seem a bit slack. Read the full article for Prevention.