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No one has to to tell you that drinking water is great for you. Proper hydration helps your brain stay alert, your cells function at top rate, and your exercise performance on key. But there’s another benefit to water, too, and it’s not one you might think of: weight loss. “Oftentimes water is pushed to

Despite what bright new food packaging might lead you to believe, humans have known about the power of protein since at least the early 19th century. That’s when a Swedish chemist named the molecules using a word from the Greek, proteios, meaning “holding first place” and therefore most important. Today, if society resurrected that Swede

If you’ve been thinking about going vegan, you may worry that it will hamper your gym game. But the animal-free way of eating—meaning no meat, fish, eggs, or dairy—doesn’t have to get in the way of your fitness goals if it’s the diet you prefer to stick with. Want proof? Look no further than Jon

In March, as the world went to hell and New York City went into lockdown, Queens-born chef turned hip-hop-artist Action Bronson (Ariyan Arslani, “Baklava”) began a 127-pound weight loss grind. Now, nine months later, he said it’s almost like he never had that weight to begin with. At his heaviest, Bronson was pushing 400 pounds,

My name is Simmy Hassan (@barbellebeautyy). I’m 30 and I live in Dallas. I wear many hats, but my most important job is being a mom. I’m also currently a client relations manager and slowly working my way into the fitness industry. I did Whole30 to lose the weight I gained during pregnancy and got

Unless you've never experienced the horror that is hormonal acne or fits of rage around that time of the month, you know that, as a woman, hormones can take quite a toll on you—and that rings especially true once you hit menopause.  While, yes, menopause isn't all bad (hi, no more spending money on tampons or remembering

Jenna Jameson revealed her newest updated keto meal plan. Jenna recently moved to Hawaii with her family, but hasn’t ditched the keto lifestyle. Jenna still does intermittent fasting and eats three full (keto-friendly) meals a day. Jenna Jameson has been MIA on the keto scene for a while—the 45-year-old recently packed up her life and

I am here to finally answer the age-old question, “What do you get the person who has everything?” It’s a toughie, but here’s the solution: Buy them a Boba Tea Lamp. YEP! Online retailer Smoko—aka a “gift, tech, wellness, and accessories brand”—is selling a truly adorable ambient light inspired by the milk-tea drink. The lamp

The good news is you don’t have to go broke or break out in hives in order to get relief. Your local drugstore has a safe and affordable home remedy you can try instead: Epsom salt. What is Epsom salt? Epsom salt is pure magnesium sulfate, which has several health benefits, such as relieving tension

Diet trends come and go, but fiber is forever. Unlike paleo and raw food meal plans, high-fiber diets don’t stir up much debate among health experts, and new research published in The Lancet confirms why. According to the review, which was commissioned by the World Health Organization (WHO) and assessed findings from nearly 250 prospective

The older I get, the more my daydreams change. I used to fantasize about strolling down white sand beaches in remote island locations. Now? I’d be happy to have two hours of uninterrupted reading time. Ever since I following doing the keto diet, a new dream took shape. In it, I walked into a room

When she was at 179kgs, Maria Odugba finally found a workout that worked for her. The University of Central Florida grad student, who has struggled with her weight all her life, has shed 55kgs after discovering yoga, sharing her journey on her Instagram account. She regularly posts photos of her impressive yoga skills, including splits, arm

If you’re trying to lose weight, you’ve probably packed a Mason jar salad with a side of celery sticks for your midday meal more than once. But according to new research, your low-cal lunch might actually be working against you. A new study published American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that eating the bulk of your