Gently pull off the lid of a yogurt and add a topping, and you've got yourself an easy healthy breakfast. The protein in yogurt helps sustain energy throughout the morning, but if you're not careful that good-for-you bowl can turn out to be bad for your...
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Once you start snacking, it's hard not to stop - you can't just eat one! Not a good thing if you're trying to lose or maintain your weight since mindless munching can add up to hundreds of extra calories a week. Here are some ways to break bad snacking...
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If ice cream is what you crave in the heat, then skip the hundreds of calories and cholesterol you find in that cup or cone and make smudgies instead. This dessert is completely dairy-free, contains no added sugar, and tastes like an ice cream sandwich....
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Skip basic crunches, and try this fun move that targets the entire ab section. Similar to the ball-pass exercise, you'll use a block instead, and it only takes a few reps before you'll start to feel the burn. Not only will you work your abs, but squeezing...
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As if pimples, emotional outbursts, cramps, exhaustion, and feeling bloated aren't enough, the PMS demons have to throw uncomfortable back pain your way too. Lower back pain during your period, or primary dysmenorrhea, is caused by contractions in the...
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Stretching the hip flexors is a must if you run or ride a bike; not only will it make these sports feel easier, flexible hips can also prevent lower back pain. If you're a fan of the low-lunge yoga pose Open Lizard, then you'll love this variation - it's...
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Women can be quick to complain about the shape and size of their derrieres, and if you fall on the side of wanting a fuller, shapelier bottom, then it's time to step up your strength-training routine. Just like hiking and running hills, these seven moves...
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If you crave decadent desserts whenever you're on your period, here are some sweet, low-calorie, options made for indulging. One homemade almond butter cup: 86 calories One cup of sliced apples (57 calories) drizzled with half a tablespoon of honey (32...
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Squat challenges are all the rage now, and while it certainly is an accomplishment to work your way up to 200, 500, or even 1,000 squats (yikes!), doing the same kind only works certain muscles. Here's a new challenge for you to try. It involves five...
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