Content tagged with “Fitness”

4 foods to soothe sore muscles
If you’ve been exercising more, you may be suffering from the aches and pains of having overdone it at the gym. I...

A day in the life of a successful dieter
As the associate nutrition editor of EatingWell Magazine, I’m often asked for tips on boosting weight-loss...

A Playlist to Pump Up Your Workout
Indoors or outdoors, I typically enjoy exercising. But there are always those days when I know that half an hour on the...

Michelle Obama's Flash Workout
Did you hear about the "Flash Workout" that broke out at schools around the country on Tuesday? As part of Michelle...

9 foods to eat for better breast health

Breakfast before or after exercise—which torches more fat?

4 tips for being a healthier, happier mom

How I'm squeezing in 10 more minutes a day of exercise

How to eat to be a superwoman

10 easy ways to meet the new Dietary Guidelines

Foods to make holiday stress disappear right now
Unlike many people, I prefer the weeks leading up to Christmas and New Year’s over the actual holiday days. I...

10-minute holiday exercise plan
First of all, let’s make one thing clear: I am not an exercise guru. When I told my editor I wanted to write this...

Lazy ways to burn 1,000 calories
Who isn’t looking for easy ways to get fit for a summer party or vacation? Anyone…? For me, the simpler...

6 convincing reasons you should keep carbs in your diet
I’m not naming any names, but I have a family member who rarely eats carbs. The reasoning? In their words, not...

What’s the best after-workout drink?
As a registered dietitian and nutrition editor at EatingWell Magazine, I’m someone who always tries to eat foods...

8 secret-weapon foods to power up your diet
It’s that time of year when I’m looking for an extra edge to stay slim and get in better shape. I’m...

Foods that make your workout easier
As a new mom I don’t have a lot of time for exercise. So when I do get moving I want to make the most of it. I...

3 diet myths busted
“I’m working so hard and I still can’t lose weight.” As a nutritionist who specializes in...

7 ways to stay in your “skinny jeans” during the holidays
“How can I have fun, but avoid gaining weight, during the holidays?” It’s the most common question I get this time of...

5 breakfasts that burn fat
I’m always looking for ways to get more out of my morning workout and eating the right breakfast might be my newfound...

6 ways to sneak in your exercise
In the spring I have no problems getting in shape. The days are longer and it’s warming up—both of which make it easier...

How much water do you really need?
Drink water. Drink more water. Drink water before and after you exercise. Sure, I'd heard all of that advice a million...

How to outsmart weight gain
I’m one of those people who lives to eat. Luckily, I’ve been able to keep any unwanted extra pounds at bay thanks, in...

Can you trick yourself into liking exercise?
I want to (and know I should) exercise more. I actually like to run—but I often go long stretches (weeks!) without...