Lifestyle & Habits

Key takeaways Weight loss isn’t only about “eat less, move more,” because different foods affect hunger and hormones in different ways. Simple meal and portion changes can help you eat fewer calories naturally, like choosing eggs over a grain-based breakfast and using smaller plates. Eating more protein and low-calorie-density, high-fiber foods can also help you feel fuller. Cutting back on …

You may not be losing weight if you are neglecting to walk or overrestricting your diet. Avoiding these habits can make reaching your goals easier. 1. Neglecting Walking  Increasing the number of steps you take each day is one of the easiest and most effective ways to create a calorie deficit. If you are not a fan of workout classes, …

You may feel the strongest food cravings hit when you’re at your weakest point emotionally. You may turn to food for comfort when facing a difficult problem, feeling stressed or even feeling bored. Emotional eating can hurt your weight-loss efforts. It often leads to eating too much, especially high-calorie, sweet and fatty foods. The good news is that you can …

There’s usually no single cause for being overweight or obese, and there’s no single solution either. But there are some simple steps you can take that will gradually shed pounds in a healthy way. (Hint: To weigh less, cook more!) Home cooking puts you in control of what goes into your food and your body. Here are some guidelines to …

If you ate too many cookies or drank too much wine over the holidays, all your healthy eating efforts aren’t lost. Feel better and get back on a healthy track with these tips. Holidays are often filled with family, friends, fun, and food. Between the joy, festivities, and time spent with loved ones, it’s easy to go overboard on treats, …