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What one woman thought was tummy trouble turned out to be something much bigger. After suffering from stomach pain and weight gain, 30-year-old Alabama resident Kayla Rahn ended up undergoing surgery to remove a 50-pound ovarian cyst. In an interview with NBC affiliate WSFA, Rahn said she would get short of breath, couldn’t lose weight,

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If you choose to wax your private parts, chances are you love to hate the whole process. It’s awkward, expensive, and freakin’ painful—but effective AF. And the pros who take care of the whole thing have plenty of wisdom to share. Here are nine things your bikini waxers wish you knew. Seriously, they’ve seen it

Blake Lively’s body was undeniably smokin’ hot for her role in The Shallows. Naturally, we all want to know how she got into prime shape for the part, and in an interview with Australian radio show Kylie & Jackie O, she revealed that she nixed soy as part of her strategy. While we’ve heard of

When my sister announced her wedding date, I wanted to be excited—I really was so happy for her!—but with weddings always come wedding pictures. And the last thing I wanted was to be memorialised in all the snaps of my sister’s happiest memories the way I was then: overweight and overwhelmed with crushing anxiety. RELATED: This Is

You’ve made the decision to clean up your diet, and so far, things are chugging along pretty smoothly—when you cook at home, at least. Dining out, on the other hand, still feels like a minefield. RELATED: 6 Nutritionist-Approved Things You Can Do After 6 p.m. To Lose Weight It’s common knowledge that most restaurant meals lack

If you’re pinching an inch or more, you know the frustration: What’s it take to tame the jiggle in the middle? “When it comes to losing belly fat, there’s a lot of misinformation out there,” says Dr Holly Lofton, an assistant professor of medicine and director of the weight management program at NYU Langone Medical

My love for coffee started in high school with weak, syrupy-sweet petrol station “cappuccinos.” Then in college, I graduated to Donut King, then Starbucks, then fancy hipster roasts. Somewhere along the way, though, this glorious brew became more of a necessity than an enjoyment. Hectic mornings during which I had to choose between brewing coffee and

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

No matter how you slice it, weight loss isn’t easy. But unless you have an underlying physical condition like hypothyroidism that impairs your ability to shed pounds, it doesn’t have to feel exhausting, next-to-impossible, or mind-numbingly frustrating. Trust us. Here are seven common signs you’re making it harder on yourself to slim down. 1. You’re

With laser hair removal a mainstay, it was only a matter of time before machines moved on to our other body beef – fat. We know you’re smashing it at the gym but if you’re curious about a leg up, this could be it. And much like our hair removal MVP there’s no surgery and

So you thought using dry shampoo was as simple as spritz and go? Not so fast. To really breathe new life (and mega-volume) into limp, oily locks, it’s vital to let your dry shampoo sink into your hair before you massage it in. Think longer than 30 seconds – and more like five minutes. Minimum.

Smashed avo and poached eggs are our weekend brunch MVP. But we’re not so keen on paying $18.50 for them… Cue: the WH poached egg masterclass. Read on for the steps to poached egg perfection. Double tap if you want all three of these brekkies right now ? #hungry ? @liliandikmans A post shared by

Even if you hit the gym daily, you have to pay attention to what you eat to get the definition you want. The right foods power tough workouts, build muscle, and can help you torch any belly fat that might be stopping your six-pack from emerging, says sports dietitian Marie Spano. Meanwhile, the wrong ones

The bread aisle in the grocery store can seem like an endless sea of bagel flats, multigrain slices, and whole-wheat rolls (with an old-school loaf of Wonder bread thrown in the mix). While it’s clear that not all bread is created equal, it can be hard to know how to make the healthiest pick. “It’s a

1. Change up your HIIT sessions – HIIT has gotten a big reputation for burning off those annoying fat spots, but your body can get used to it if you are doing the same HIIT exercise day in/day out! There are so many options out there – so every couple of weeks, shock your body

I’m one of those people who really loves a good walk. I spent most of my adult life in Manhattan, where I walked everywhere. Now, as a travel writer, I find that walking around is really the best way to get to know the ins and outs of a new place. So when I was

It’s the trendiest way to start the day, but is it possible we’ve taken the hot water a little too far? Here are the positive things we know: Squeezed lemon delivers a solid dose of cancer-fighting antioxidants and energy-boosting vitamin C. Plus, replacing sugar-packed juices and bottled teas with plain old lemon water is a great way to

Females have significantly more active brains than men in terms of blood flow in specific areas of the brain, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. A team at Amen Clinics in California studied 46,034 brain-imaging scans through SPECT (single photon emission computed tomography), a technology used to track blood

Munch On Seaweed It’s good for more than wrapping your favourite salmon sushi roll! Danish researchers argue this tasty sea vegetable is high in essential amino acids, antioxidants and dietary fibre. While experts are encouraging food producers to use it in a range of packaged products, reap the benefits now by adding it to your