Lean muscle mass helps keep blood sugar levels even, and since it burns more energy than fat, having more muscle is essential for losing weight. When it comes down to feeding your muscles, think protein, protein, and more protein. If you're trying to increase your strength and endurance through regular weight-training sessions, then follow our meal plan full of muscle-building foods.
*If you don't eat meat, not to worry! Just follow our high-protein vegan meal plan instead.
The sun is out, and so are you! For our latest Instagram challenge, we asked you to snap a shot of your outdoor workout — the results are pretty inspiring. See how our readers are staying in shape this Spring, whether they're snowshoeing in the Swiss Alps to doing yoga on the beach.
Lean muscle mass helps keep blood sugar levels even, and since it burns more energy than fat, having more muscle is essential for losing weight. When it comes down to feeding your muscles, think protein, protein, and more protein. If you're trying to increase your strength and endurance through regular weight-training sessions, then follow our meal plan full of muscle-building foods.
*If you don't eat meat, not to worry! Just follow our high-protein vegan meal plan instead.
We are more than excited that Spring is here. It means we're seeing less of the treadmill and soaking in all of that wonderful vitamin D that comes from bringing our workouts outdoors. I mean, how can you beat this view of the Golden Gate Bridge snapped on a recent training run by one of our editors?
The next time you're exercising outdoors, make sure to snap a photo and upload the pic to Instagram. Caption your photo with the hashtag #POPSUGARFitness, and include where you are and what kind of workout you're doing. And don't be afraid to get creative: snap a pic of you and your friends in action, your feet hitting the ground, or the look of relief when it's all said and done. We'll grab our favorites over the next few weeks and share them with you here on the site. If you can't wait to see what pics readers are submitting, just search #POPSUGARFitness via the Instagram app.
Before you celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a margarita at your local bar or restaurant, make this low-calorie recipe at home. Not only will it taste better, but you'll also save on calories: a lot of restaurant and bar margaritas are made with mixers that contain corn syrup and ingredients you can't pronounce. This recipe, which purists will love, has only 144 calories and uses natural, simple ingredients — not a bad way to spend happy hour!
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Diet or not, every bride wants to feel her best on the big day. Whether you're wishing for toned triceps, dewy skin, or healthy alternatives to a boozy bachelorette party, we've got all that and more to get you on your way. Pick a few tips from this list and you're bound to walk down the aisle feeling calmer, more rested, and with a smile that will turn more than a few heads!
— Additional reporting by Lizzie Fuhr, Susi May, Leta Shy, and Jenny Sugar
If you're bored with basic squats and lunges, here are some new moves for working your backside before hitting the seaside this Summer. To start targeting your glutes, grab an exercise ball, weights, and a resistance band — your backside will be in tip-top shape in no time!
Smoothies are a great breakfast option. When made right, they're full of fiber, protein, and antioxidants. But how about a smoothie that goes a step further and helps reduce belly fat? It may sound too good to be true, but our flat-belly smoothie recipe is full of ingredients proven to help slim the stomach and reduce bloating. The recipe is under 300 calories and is a great source of protein, fiber, and vitamins C and A. Make this part of your everyday routine and you'll be on the way to a slimmer you by Summer!
Losing weight is not easy, and whoever tells you differently is lying. It takes commitment, hard work, and, for many, a complete lifestyle makeover. But armed with these 56 techniques, losing weight suddenly becomes easier.
If you're looking for quick fixes or a lose-10-pounds-in-10-days kind of promise, then you've come to the wrong place. But if you want an insider's guide on how to lose weight and keep it off for good, keep reading. From basic weight-loss fundamentals to weird tricks proven to melt away that muffin top, you're only 10 pounds away to your new self.
