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You’re always on your phone, so why not use it to support your health and fitness goals? After all, you may have a goal − to lose a set amount of weight or even to work out a certain number of times per week − but not know how to attain it. The right health and fitness apps can help. So, what’s the problem and why don’t more people already use these health apps? For many people, it’s because there are so many health and fitness applications. It’s confusing as to which is best. Here, we’ve taken a comprehensive look...

You love chocolate cake, pizza, and [insert virtually any other comfort food here]. But why is it that when you’re dieting, these foods look even better than they did before? There are countless explanations, some scientific and others practical, of why this is the case. In this article, we’ll explore: the science behind why food looks better when dieting, practical reasons why food looks better to dieters 5 strategies to avoid temptation. The science behind why food looks better when dieting There are two hormones known to control hunger: leptin and ghrelin. Fat cells release leptin, also known as the...

Dieting has been transformed over the last few decades. Thankfully, this means that much of the diet “wisdom” that’s accumulated from long ago has fallen by the wayside. Well, at least it has for some. The issue with dieting wisdom is that it’s ingrained in popular culture and in our minds. Therefore, it’s difficult to do away with the myths that have captivated dieters, even smart dieters, for a long time. In this article, we address the six most prevalent pieces of dieting wisdom that have been proven wrong, and tell you what you should be doing instead. 1. You...

Diet, exercise, portion control, food swaps, and other “traditional” tactics are all great methods of weight loss. However, even those who take these steps can struggle to shed unwanted pounds. Others may follow these habits at times, but otherwise allow healthy eating and exercise to fall by the wayside. Luckily, there are some “different” and effective solutions you can turn to. In this article, we explore 5 weird ways to lose weight without dieting to help you on your way to weight loss! Weird ways to lose weight without dieting: 1. Time your meals The next time you sit down...

Diet, exercise, portion control, food swaps, and other “traditional” tactics are all great methods of weight loss. However, even those who take these steps can struggle to shed unwanted pounds. Others may follow these habits at times, but otherwise allow healthy eating and exercise to fall by the wayside. Luckily, there are some “different” and effective solutions you can turn to. In this article, we explore 5 weird ways to lose weight without dieting to help you on your way to weight loss! Weird ways to lose weight without dieting: 1. Time your meals The next time you sit down...