Calories

How to shred calories all summer long

Michele Borboa, MS — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 05:47:00 -0700

Spring seems to be the big push for slimming down for beach parties and poolside fun, but once summer arrives, the heat, countless cookouts and cross-country vacays can start getting in the way of workouts and cause the pounds to creep on. We talked to Jennifer Cohen, Muscle Milk Light trainer, for ways women can shred extra calories this summer to keep their svelte physique. We also talked with celebrity trainer Andrea Orbeck, the trainer credited for helping Heidi Klum get her pre-pregnancy body back, about the diet and fitness plans she designs for her celeb clients.

The HCG Diet: Your questions answered

Michelle Dudash — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 03:49:00 -0700

Swimsuit season is right around the corner, leaving many women looking for something new to try this spring to lose those stubborn winter pounds. The HCG diet is one of the hottest diet crazes of the moment, leaving dieters curious. Here are the answers to the big questions.

3 High-tech fitness gadgets for spring

Lauren Fairbanks — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 03:10:00 -0800

With a few good months passed since January 1, many of us are struggling to keep up with those healthy resolutions we promised ourselves in the new year. If history teaches us anything, many of us won't reach those health and exercise goals. So it makes sense to regroup for spring and employ any means necessary to get ourselves back on the healthy living track. The following three high-tech fitness gadgets are designed not to entertain or make our lives easier, but to help us reach our personal exercise and fitness goals.

Calorie reality check: What does it really take to burn off that breakfast?

Kristin Chessman — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 11:27:00 -0800

Feeling guilty about your indulgent bacon and egg-filled breakfast? Wondering how long it’ll take to burn off those excessive calories? It’s time for a calorie reality check! Read on to discover the truth about calories and exercise.

5 Ways to burn more calories by walking

Julie Kraut — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 16:43:00 -0800

Going to the gym is great, when you have the time. But between work, family, and, let’s be honest, reality TV watching, you probably don’t spend as much time at the gym as you want to. Wouldn’t it be great if you could burn a ton of calories a more convenient way? Well, you can. By walking. Here’s how to make walking work for you.

How many calories should I eat in a day?

Julie Kraut — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 15:35:00 -0800

How many calories should an average woman be shooting for a day? What if I’m not so average? Or if I’m trying to lose weight? Then how many? You have calorie questions and you want answers.

Healthy pregnancy diet: The extra 300 calories

Stephanie Taylor Christensen — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 12:44:00 -0800

Three hundred calories -- that’s the amount of additional calories needed to nourish pregnant moms-to-be and their growing babies. Although myths of late-night fast food cravings and ice cream binges surround the nine months leading up to new motherhood, many pregnant women are surprised to learn that those extra 300 calories don’t equate to that much extra food. Further, those calories need to be obtained from quality, nutritious sources. So put down that bag of chips and start eating healthy to get you -- and your baby -- off to a good start.

Healthy indulgences: Low-calorie satisfying snacks

Michele Borboa, MS — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 12:12:00 -0800

When the mid-morning or afternoon slump hits, do you find yourself craving something sugary and sweet? Despite giving you an instant lift, high-sugar, high-calorie snacks will leave you flat and more likely to overeat later. Instead of nutrition-poor noshes, satisfy your snack attacks with low-calorie mini-meals that are high in nutrition and full of flavor.

Newest healthy treats for women on the go

Linda Melone, CSCS — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 09:57:00 -0800

If you think burgers and high-fat meals are the only fast food hunger fixes, you're in for a yummy surprise. Some of the tastiest and healthiest snacks are now grab-and-go. Here's a rundown of a few of the latest and greatest healthy treats for busy women.

10 Snacks under 200 calories

Michele Borboa, MS — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 06:00:00 -0800

The conveniently packaged 100-calorie snack packs can be a dieter’s friend…as long the dieter can eat only one pack. If 100-calorie snacks have you yawning, try the following 10 snacks with less than 200 calories that you can easily make at home.

6 Most fattening restaurant orders

Michele Borboa, MS — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 11:08:00 -0800

Just as you were figuring out how to budget your holiday party calories, Consumer Reports comes out with a scale-scaring report that suggests, perhaps, you should be more worried about the fast food you’re hoarking down while doing your holiday shopping. Here are six belt-bulging restaurant menu orders that make a heaving holiday plate look healthy.