When you hit a mid-afternoon slump, steer clear of the vending machine in favor of these 100 tasty snacks
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Try these 10 uncommon, yet delicious fruits and veggies in our favorite healthy recipes.
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Add pop to your meals—and pump up the nutrients—with vibrant foods of every shade, thanks to delicious recipes from Eating in Color, a new book by Frances Largeman-Roth, RD.
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Twenty tips and tricks to make your workout a healthy (and fun!) everyday habit.
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My weight problem started with motherhood: I had four kids in six years, and the back-to-back pregnancies made it difficult to shed the baby pounds—not to mention that taking care of my children (at one point, I had three in diapers!) left me drained. Still, it wasn’t until I was buying shorts in the summer of 2010 that I realized how heavy I was. I started my try-ons with a size 12 and didn’t find a pair that fit until I got up to size 18! That was it: I had to take back control of my body.
PORTIONS, HALVED
My first step? Signing up for Nutrisystem. The program gave me structure, something that had been missing from my life. I no longer had to plan what to eat—everything was laid out in right-size portions, helping me do away with double dinners. Within 2½ months, I was down 25 pounds. Slipping into clothes that I had given up hope of ever wearing again was just the motivation I needed to stick with it.
GYM FEAR, CONQUERED
After five months of healthy eating, I hit the treadmill and walked for 30 minutes three times a week, eventually building up to an hour five days a week. In less than a month I dropped another 10 pounds. I kicked up my exercise and added in twice-weekly workouts with a trainer. She introduced me to circuit training, indoor cycling and running. In May 2011 I hit my 147-pound goal. Looking back, I see that it was easy to pass the blame to the kids, as if they were why I let myself go. Honestly, it was just poor decision-making. Now I’ve learned the importance of healthy choices. The most crucial: making time for myself.
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MY GO-TO MEAL: GRILLED CHICKEN AND ARUGULA SALAD
It’s easy and it tastes good. Plus, it’s a sentimental meal. It had a lot to do with getting me to where I am now, which is why I still eat it several times a week.
FAVE SNACK- ATTACK BUSTER: VEGGIES
I always have tons on hand. For a quick treat, I roast kale with a bit of extra-virgin olive oil. Sometimes I’ll even down a bag of raw broccoli to keep me from going to the pantry for something unhealthy.
CALORIE SIZZLER: SPIN CLASS
I wasn’t always gung-ho about it. My gym buddies used to call me “Jackie in the Backy” because I’d sit in the back, next to the door, for an easy escape.
FITNESS ROLE MODEL: JAMIE EASON
She’s an NFL cheerleader turned trainer. I was inspired by her great body and seemingly genuine personality, so I incorporated her workouts into my regimen. I even make a few of her recipes, like Turkey Meatloaf Muffins.
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Thinking about signing up for a race? Start with one of these six fun runs.
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Reuben, club, bacon-and-egg—our upgrades to the classics make them heartier, healthier and more satisfying.
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New year, new chance to live well. Experts share simple ways to enjoy your happiest, fittest, and most prosperous year yet.
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With this total-body workout from celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson, you’ll get fit and lose weight in no time.
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Get fit and lose weight fast with tips from celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson
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Purge these common mistakes from your workout and watch your body get stronger, fitter, and leaner.
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If you’re struggling to drop pounds, tuning into your personality traits may help you shed the weight (finally!)
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A metabolism-boosting workout that builds strength and tones your abdominals, back, thighs, butt and arms.
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The best portion control tips for easy and fast weight loss.
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Using dumbbells and a medicine ball, this high-intensity, metabolism boosting workout burns up to 600 calories.
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Tighten your tush with these leg lifts
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In this video, celebrity fitness trainer Tracy Anderson shows you how to do the Grand Plié With Kick workout move. This is a challenging exercise that requires balance and control. You’ll want to really engage your abs each time you pull your body up. This move targets the back, chest, arms, abs, glutes, inner thighs, quads, and hamstrings.
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In this video, celebrity fitness trainer Tracy Anderson shows your how to do the All-Fours Leg Swing workout move. You’ll want to go all in on this exercise, which combines a leg lift with a swing. Keep your movements precise, and don’t place your entire body weight on your elbow. This move targets the back, chest, arms, sides, glutes, and outer thighs.
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In this video, celebrity fitness trainer Tracy Anderson shows you how to do the Army Crawl Leg Extension workout move. To get the most out of this exercise, keep your hands under your armpits and be sure to keep your gaze down so that your neck stays in a neutral position. This move targets the shoulders, back, chest, abs, glutes, and inner thighs.
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In this video, celebrity fitness trainer Tracy Anderson shows you how to do the Side Hip Drop and Kick workout move. Keep in mind that after the dip, you’ll want to raise your hip as high as you can before you extend your leg out to the side. This move targets the shoulders, upper back, core, butt, and outer thighs.
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In this video, celebrity fitness trainer Tracy Anderson shows you how to do the Stretch, Bend, and Kick workout move. Precision is key with this exercise, so pay close attention to each step of this move. This workout targets the chest, abs, glutes, and hamstrings.
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In this video, celebrity fitness trainer Tracy Anderson shows you how to do a Plank With Arm/Leg Lift workout move. This is a challenging move that targets the upper back, chest, sides, core and glutes.
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Learn how to a Mini Squat With Leg Extension workout move by watching this video by celebrity fitness trainer Tracy Anderson. You can seriously work your glutes, quads , and more with this challenging move. You’ll want to go all in on this full body move, so lengthen your leg as much as possible to really feel a stretch.
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