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Competition, cash aid in weight loss

Kristen Fischer — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 05:41:00 -0700

Competition and money fuel weight loss success, a study indicates.

10 Super easy ways to lose weight

Sarah Brooks — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:00:00 -0800

It’s safe to say almost all women want to lose weight – whether it’s five pounds or 50. Between work, taking care of kids, maintaining a house and having somewhat of a social life, there’s no time left to work out and cook super-healthy meals. Instead of attempting to crash diet, try these super easy ways to lose weight.

Orthorexia: Is your healthy eating unhealthy?

Michele Borboa, MS — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 09:25:00 -0800

A healthy diet is widely encouraged to combat obesity, ward off chronic and even deadly diseases, delay the aging process and help you feel and look your best. But when healthy eating becomes an obsession, it can have unhealthy consequences. Orthorexia is a subclinical eating disorder that hides behind the apron of health. Take this quiz to see if your goal of a healthy diet is too extreme.

New campaign helps you get in shape for a cause

Jessica Watson — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 03:51:00 -0800

Need a reason to get in shape or reach that fitness goal you've been dreaming of? CURE International has given you just that. You can become a CURE Champion and help a child in need find their dream as you work towards a fitness dream of your own.

5 Fast and fun workouts for busy moms

Michele Borboa, MS — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:01:00 -0700

Don’t you recall hearing the horror stories of your friends who had kids and reluctantly chucked their fitness out the window? You may have then thought that they were using motherhood as an excuse to not break a sweat and you may have even thought that you’d never let kids stand in the way of your workouts. But here you are with kids and you're seeing that finding time to exercise is an emotionally wrenching struggle. Good news: Instead of pining for those two-hour trips to the gym, simply put these five fast and fun workouts on your busy mom schedule.

Jumpstart your New Year's resolution -- now!

Kristen Fischer — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 02:24:00 -0700

Want to kick off your New Year's resolution before the ball drops? Here are some great ways to set yourself up for success!

Lose weight with the MyPlate food guide

Michele Dudash — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:54:00 -0700

After years of following the food pyramid, the USDA recently changed its look with the new MyPlate food guide icon. Following this new guide can help you fill your plate wisely and may even help you lose weight, too. Try these diet tips on for size.

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.

New moms! How to get a flat belly

Michele Borboa, MS — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 12:30:00 -0700

As a new mom, along with losing the baby weight, it's no surprise that you are particularly conscious of your midsection. The rigors of pregnancy stretch the skin, separate the abdominal muscles, and can seem like the last place you see results from exercise. We talked to Dr. Danine Fruge, associate medical director at Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa in Miami, about the best exercises for a flat belly. Dr. Fruge is an athletic dynamo who is also pregnant with her third child.

DASH diet ranks best overall

Michele Borboa, MS — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:13:00 -0700

Whether you’re trying to shed a few pounds for bathing suit season or you’re on a mission to reduce your risk of weight-related medical conditions , the growing number of diet books, plans and products on the market can be overwhelming. Which diet is for you? Are the most popular diets even safe? To help you cut through the diet hype, U. S. News & World Report reviewed 20 well known diets to determine which ones work and don’t put your health at risk -- and the DASH diet comes out on top.

Think yourself thin: 5 Ways to use your brain to change your body

Kristen Fischer — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 08:19:00 -0700

Can you think yourself thin? More and more studies — and people who have done it — say it’s possible. There are a variety of visualization strategies that you can use. From seeing yourself eating healthier to foreseeing a new number on the scale, the power to shed pounds has a lot to do with your mind. They say that if you envision something, you make it a reality. So why not conjure up a glimpse of yourself a few pounds lighter and use it to lose them?

Lose weight in minutes with weight loss technology

Kristen Fischer — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 08:05:00 -0700

With so many people praising the power of visualization as a weight loss tool, it helps to be able to get a clear picture of what you would look like when you shed 10, 20, even 100 pounds. Being able to actually see an image – and not just imagine it in your head – could be a huge help if you’re battling the bulge. We found weight loss technology that helps you visualize yourself at your goal weight and increases your odds at weight loss success.

Diet-friendly summer party survival guide

Tracy E. Hopkins — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 01:39:00 -0700

With so many cookouts, barbecues and outdoor parties to attend, it’s challenging to stick to our healthy eating habits during the salad days of summer. So SheKnows enlisted the advice of several nutrition experts to give us tips on how to skip calorie-packed temptations and make tasty and wise food choices.

Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition

Linda Melone, CSCS — Tue, 24 May 2011 10:11:00 -0700

If you've ever struggled to fit into your skinny jeans, you know the frustration of shedding those last five pounds. Imagine that scenario times 40. Instead of five pounds, you're 200 pounds from your goal weight. The good news: You have the help of a top-notch personal trainer who moves in with you to coach you every step of the way. Can you do it?

10 Health tips for men

Michele Borboa, MS — Sun, 22 May 2011 16:30:00 -0700

Father’s Day isn’t the only day of the year to think about the men – dad, granddad, brother, husband, son – in our lives, but it is a perfect opportunity to tell them how much we love them and want them to live a long, happy, healthy life. Let Father’s Day be the open door to have a heart-to-heart with your male loved ones about their health. Here are 10 health tips for men you can share with them.

Workout tips to get fit for bikini season

Michele Borboa, MS — Sun, 22 May 2011 14:30:00 -0700

Whether you plan to don the itsy-bitsy, teeny-weeny polka dot bikini or the modest one-piece, a tight waist and toned legs and arms aren’t, unfortunately, just a diet away. To slim down and sculpt sexy muscles, you’ve got to exercise – the right way. We talked with fitness professional Daniel Reynen, president of WeBeFit Personal Training in Key West, Florida, and author of The Diet Is Dead, to get the skinny on the best fitness tips and exercises to shape up for summer.

3 Common fitness mistakes women make

Michele Borboa, MS — Sun, 22 May 2011 13:11:00 -0700

With bikini season just around the corner, women across the nation are jumping on the fad-diet exercise-crazed bandwagon, hoping for svelte figures by the first day of summer. Health and fitness expert Daniel Reynen, author of The Diet Is Dead, suggests we toss out the diet mentality and stop making those fitness mistakes that actually hinder weight loss efforts. Here he shares three common mistakes women make in their quest to slim down for summer.

Stand up! Sitting can be hazardous to your health

Linda Melone, CSCS — Sun, 22 May 2011 09:27:00 -0700

When did you last get up off your chair? If you spend more than 70 percent of your working day hunched over a desk, riding in a car, working at a computer or otherwise not standing up, you could be risking your health, experts say. Here’s how standing up can help you burn fat, lose weight and boost your overall health.

Tricks to turbocharge your metabolism

Karen Hawthorne — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 16:39:00 -0700

Conventional diet and exercise plans recommend exercising 60 to 90 minutes five days a week and the need to eat five small meals a day. But a new program breaks those rules to help people boost metabolism and get lean with lifestyle changes that work for hectic schedules. Here’s more on “turbocharging” your metabolism by not dieting nor exercising.

Promoting an unhealthy ideal: Barbie and Hollywood vs. reality

Jessica Padykula — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:50:00 -0700

Have you ever wondered what Barbie would look like if she were real? Galia Slayen did and four years ago the then-university student decided to build a life-size version of the iconic children’s toy. Blond with an ample bust and impossibly tiny waist, Slayen’s mega-Barbie stands 6 feet tall with a 39" bust, 18" waist and 33" hips. She is made of wood, chicken wire and papier mache and was created to raise awareness about eating disorders.

12 Health screenings women need

Jody Oomen-Early, PhD, MS, CHES — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:05:00 -0700

Being a woman today often means keeping track of schedules and deadlines. With so much to do, and so little time to do it, we often bypass our own needs to attend to the needs of others in our lives. Honoring ourselves and being vigilant about our health is central to being able to fulfill our responsibilities, strengthen our relationships, serve our communities and achieve our personal goals and life’s mission. Getting regular checkups, preventive screening tests and immunizations are among the most important things we can do for ourselves in our quest to stay healthy. In honor of Women’s Health Care Month, we present you with 12 health screenings every woman needs. Depending on your personal risk factors and family medical history, your primary care physician may recommend additional or more frequent screenings.