It’s hard to say exactly when my dieting tipped over into full-blown disorder, because I’ve been at it for literally as long as I can remember — since I was 8 years old. Growing up fat, my body had always been parsed as a problem. It was a project that needed fixing, one that caused
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Each new year comes with hopes of fresh beginnings and, for many people, a list of resolutions to help make them happen. But committing yourself to making a change in your life can be easier said than done. Need proof? Try counting how many people enthusiastically show up at any of the thousands of gyms
This month, millions of Americans will kick off 2020 with a diet reset. The healthier — and leaner — version of ourselves will be achieved only by controlling our eating habits, especially around carbs and sugar. Or so we believe. But a radical new approach to health has also been gaining traction. It’s called intuitive
Illustration: Damon Dahlen/HuffPost; Photos: GettyIn the short term, counting calories may help you lose weight. But for many people, it’s not an effective long-term strategy and the weight will return. From the time I was a sophomore in high school up until last fall, I counted calories in one form or another. It started with
“Adele got so skinny, she looks like a different person.” That sentence came to me via a group text Wednesday morning as I’m sure it showed up in thousands of other group chats and Instagram DMs after the elusive singer shared a photo of herself for her birthday on Tuesday. It was her first Instagram post
Tim Robberts via Getty Images“Diets have morphed and shape-shifted into this wellness thing that’s now so much harder to detect,” says registered dietitian Christy Harrison. In February, when I spoke with registered dietitian Christy Harrison about her recently released “Anti-Diet” book, I didn’t realize that the world was about to change so drastically. We talked about
A nurse from San Francisco is shining a light on the severity of COVID-19 with a shocking photo of the effects it had on his body. Last week, Mike Schultz shared side-by-side images of himself with his over 40,000 Instagram followers of the dramatic 50-pound weight loss he experienced during an eight-week hospital stay as
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Losing weight is difficult for a lot of people. It is even tougher when you’re not sure how to go about it. The following article discusses the basics that you need to know. You must make eating breakfast every day a part of your weight loss goal! Begin the day with a delicious, healthy breakfast
Need something yummy, savory, and a perfect snack for game day?! These Buffalo Cauliflower Bites are the perfect healthy and yummy dish to eat while you are watching. Buffalo Cauliflower Bites Ingredients 1 head of cauliflower 1/2 cup flour (gluten-free or all-purpose) 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp paprika
You have made the decision to shed your excess pounds. Great! If only you knew how to get started. Do not worry, there are a number of weight loss tips below. Here is some advice that will assist you in becoming healthier. It is an often published fact that drinking a lot of water will
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When the holidays arrive, it can be hard to stick to a healthy eating plan. Treats everywhere will tempt you, but you have to manage your cravings so that you don’t overdo it. The tips in this article are going to help you avoid these temptations this holiday season. If you can find enjoyment in
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Imagine a world in which you could forget dieting and calorie counting and still reach your healthy weight. With intuitive eating you can eat what you want, without rules or forbidden foods. You learn how to practice mindful eating and listen to your body telling you when to eat and when you’re full. What is
There is a saying that “Nothing good will come easily.” He was correct. This applies to weight loss too. It’s good to want to lose weight, but not good to expect it to prove easy. This article is going to help you get through this so that you know you can reach your goals. Consuming
The holidays are approaching and it’s safe to say it’s going to look a little different this year. With everything that’s taken place in 2020, we understand how easy it is to slip into a “funk” this time of year. The good news is, it’s easy to slip out of it too. What makes these
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