Can’t Lose Those Pounds? How Mitochondrial ‘Gridlock’ Could Be Keeping You From Losing Weight—And How to Fight It

Have you been getting some extra exercise over the summer months? You’re certainly not alone. Before you start a strict diet where you switch calories on and off, you may want to consider whether the mitochondrial blockage will make it difficult to lose that stubborn fat. 2 Number on the scale not moving? Try some … Read more

I Tried 7 Supplements That Claim to Curb Hunger – 3 Actually Worked and My Favorite Stopped Me From Craving Cookies

CAN’T STOP snacking? It can be frustrating when your meals are healthy and balanced, but in between, you’re knee-deep in the cookie jar. If you’re like me, late morning and late afternoon are the best times to eat, when chocolate, granola, and cake (to name a few) are the only things that can satisfy my … Read more

The 5 Everyday Foods You Didn’t Know Were Bad for Your Skin – From Pimples to Bags and Wrinkles

ARE YOU WONDERING why your skin isn’t looking its best, even though you’ve got your skincare routine in order? According to skin experts, pimples and puffy eyes can be caused by everyday foods you eat. 1 Everyday food can damage your skin without you knowing it Dr. Dave Reily, Chief Scientist at Absolute Collagen, warns … Read more

Photographer, 35, reveals stunning 30-pound weight loss in incredible time-lapse video – as she shares diet secrets

A PHOTOGRAPHER documents her staggering 35-pound weight loss in a time-lapse video spanning two years. At her heaviest, Leah Hope Mancuso, 35, weighed nearly 400 pounds and felt like every step was “a burden.” 9 Leah Hope Mancuso, 35, before losing weight during a trip to DisneylandSource: Jam Press/Leah Hope 9 Leah weighed almost 400 … Read more

The 5 Worst Alcoholic Drinks When You’re Dieting — And Easy Substitutions To Save Calories And Fat

SUMMER means long days, shorter nights and usually more social events and drinking. However, if you are trying to watch your weight, this excessive alcohol consumption can be a problem as it can provide a fair amount of calories without any nutritional value. 4 A few simple changes to your beverage intake can make a … Read more