August 28, 2009

The top 5 worst coffee drinks in America

We rounded up the five worst coffee creations in America — next time you need your caffeine fix, be sure to trade them in for the smarter alternatives. Making these simple swaps every day can help you lose 10, 20, or even 30 pounds in a year — without even dieting!


August 27, 2009

How to avoid gaining the Freshman 15

As college students across the country tuck into their first dining hall meals, thoughts of unwanted weight gain may be dancing through their heads. Here are some tips on how to avoid the dreaded “Freshman 15.“


August 17, 2009

Pregnant women urged not to overdo diet and exercise

Diet and exercise are staples in many women’s lives, but some women take it to an extreme. It’s an even more dangerous scenario when it happens during pregnancy, a the growing problem some are calling “pregorexia”.


August 12, 2009

Does exercise actually make you thin? Magazine article says NO!

A new article in “Time” magazine says exercise won’t make you lose weight and might even cause some people to gain weight.


August 11, 2009

America’s un-healthiest foods revealed

Whether it’s the supermarket, the drive-thru, or a neighborhood chain, you’re never far from a quick, easy breakfast, lunch or dinner. But you might want to think before you eat. Here is a list of the 30 worst foods in America.


July 31, 2009

One week to a slimmer you: Seven daily tips

When it comes to losing weight, the little things add up—trying just one new thing every day can quickly make a big difference. With that in mind, we’ve taken science’s best weight-loss strategies and created a week’s worth of slimming to-do’s.


July 24, 2009

Water Aerobics: Many find hot workout in cool water

If your daily workout has you feeling burned out and you’re ready to change things up while burning the calories, water aerobics is a great change of pace - especially in this summer heat.


June 30, 2009

New energy drink that promises to burn up to 100 calories or more per can

It claims to be the only calorie-burning drink that’s good for you. So is it?


June 29, 2009

Fast Food: would you like 1,000 calories with that?

How sloppy is that triple Whopper with cheese? It has 1,250 calories, or 62.5% of the recommended 2,000-calories-per-day diet. The Fried Macaroni and Cheese from the Cheesecake Factory? Try 1,570 calories — according to health experts, you’re better off eating a stick of butter.


January 22, 2009

How to beat fast food cravings

In this country, we spend big money on fast food. In fact, more money than on higher education, personal computers or cars. But conquering your fast food cravings isn’t an easy feat. So here is some advice to help avoid the on-the-go calories.

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