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10 Simple Hacks to Help You Drink More Water

Water is required by each cell of your body in order to function normally and help you become the “healthiest you.” While your body will also obtain water from other fluids you drink, water is far-and-away the best choice. Water has so many benefits from increasing energy and relieving fatigue to boosting your immune system and of course, also promoting weight loss. One way that water helps with your weight loss journey is by fueling your workouts. If you’re dehydrated, your workouts will not be as effective. But water also helps you feel full and potentially eat less. Sometimes a glass of water is enough to curb what you thought was hunger. While you probably already knew the importance of water, you still might struggle with fitting in all that extra hydration. Sometimes it’s even just a matter of getting so busy that you forget to keep up with drinking. We know you’ve heard a lot of tips before, but we did some research and have come up with 10 more water-drinking-hacks that you c...

8 Easy Instant Pot Chicken Recipes

Chicken is a weight loss powerhouse. It’s high in protein yet low in unhealthy saturated fats. Chicken can be used in so many ways, you almost can’t get bored of eating it. In fact, we have eight fresh ideas right here that include hearty soups, classic comfort foods and spicy ethnic dishes. Making all of these chicken recipes is easy with an Instant Pot. If you don’t have one, you’ll find it’s a time-saving appliance that can be used as a pressure cooker, slow cooker, steamer, food warmer and more. Cooking with an Instant Pot helps you to lose weight by transforming simple, healthy ingredients into flavorful meals. With an Instant Pot, you can make all of these healthy chicken recipes without spending hours in the kitchen. Because it all cooks in one pot, there’s a minimum of mess and clean-up for you when you’re done enjoying your delicious homemade meal. Enjoy these eight healthy and easy Instant Pot chicken recipes: 1. Instant Pot Chicken Pad Thai > Servings:  6 Calor...

BUFFBUNNY COURTSIDE COLLECTION | TRY ON REVIEW | 22 WEEKS PREGNANT | Felicia Keathley

BUFFBUNNY COURTSIDE COLLECTION | TRY ON REVIEW | 22 WEEKS PREGNANT | Felicia Keathley

Detox Your House: 6 Toxins to Remove from Your Kitchen and Home

All the hype online and in social media about “detox diets” and “cleanses” is just that—hype. Eating only certain foods and drinking weird “cleanse” concoctions do not, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), eliminate toxins from the body. Your liver does that, drawing on iron and calcium in your diet to draw toxins out and excrete it when you use the bathroom. And detox diets don’t work for weight loss, either. A 2017 review of these diets found that while they can lead to initial weight loss due to calorie restriction, they often lead to weight gain in the long run. That doesn’t mean there aren’t toxic chemicals in your home—there are, though usually they’re in small enough amounts that your body can fend them off. But if you’re worried about potentially disease- and obesity-causing chemicals, consider replacing or throwing out these six toxins at home to reduce your exposure. 1. Throw it Out: Products with “Fragrances” Certain types of chemicals in the air an...

Are You an Early Bird or a Night Owl? What the Research Says

Do you find yourself still full of energy even as the clock nears a “bedtime hour?” Or, conversely, are you tired at night but wake up ready-to-go in the morning? While many do consider themselves “in between,” or find that it changes at different points in their lives, a lot of people tend to identify as being either more of an “early bird” or more of a “night owl.” And the fact is, there’s more to it than just personal preference. There is actual science behind why some people feel their best in the morning—and some at night. Here’s what research says about early birds versus night owls: It’s in Your Genes Like so many factors related to the way our bodies operate, the answer just may be written in our DNA. A study of nearly 90,000 people who had their genomes sequenced was able to identify 15 specific loci that were significantly associated with being a morning person. According to the National Human Genome Research Institute, loci tell us the location of a specific gene on a c...

8 Tips to Burn More Calories by Walking

Walking is seriously underrated in terms of its benefits as an exercise. Oftentimes we feel as though we must get drenched in sweat to burn calories. In reality, walking really can do wonders to help boost your burn! Don’t get us wrong; cycling, running and all of those intense cardio activities are wonderful. But maybe you don’t always have time to hit the gym or go for a full-blown run. Sometimes, fitting in a couple of walks can feel a lot more doable. Fortunately, research supports the benefits of walking. A study, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine , found that those who stuck with a walking program had significant improvements in blood pressure, reduction of body fat and body weight and overall better quality of life. To help you burn more calories, we’ve rounded up eight easy tips for your walking workout. Why Stress Keeps You From Losing Weight (and How to Beat It!) Read More 1. Walk on an incline, a hill or stairs. Going up? Walking on a treadmill...