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It is not realistic to lose 60 pounds quickly. Image Credit: SrdjanPav/E+/GettyImages If your goal is a 60-pound weight loss, exercising regularly and following a low-calorie diet can make it easier to achieve the target weight. Get tips on how many calories you will burn on the treadmill, as well as how to maximize your workout to get in shape and lose those pesky pounds. Advertisement Tip It is unrealistic to lose 60 pounds in one month, but with regular exercise and a calorie-restricted diet, you will eventually get leaner....

A 19-year-old man usually needs a lot more calories than a woman. Image Credit: Jupiterimages/Creatas/Getty Images How many calories a 19-year-old should eat daily depends on size, goals, activity level and gender. Active males looking to build muscle need a lot more calories than petite women who are primarily sedentary. If you can’t meet with a dietitian to figure out your personal needs, use an equation that factors in your weight, height and goals on an online calorie counter....

The specific amount of weight you can lose before your body starts to shut down varies, as each individual is different. Image Credit: Coolpicture/iStock/GettyImages The lowest weight before death varies, as every individual has a different body size and composition. Body mass index, or BMI, is one way to estimate if an individual is underweight. A BMI under 16 is associated with an increased risk of death, warns the World Health Organization....

You can burn calories and stay fit easily . Image Credit: Digital Vision/Digital Vision/Getty Images Burning 1,200 calories is not as difficult as it may seem. A 100-lb. person can burn more than 300 calories just sleeping, as estimated by Health Status Internet Assessments. Take into consideration breathing, digesting and the overall functioning of your body to stay alive, and you are very close to burning 1,200 calories without trying....

You have the option of using the oven or a grill to cook your Omaha Steaks pork chops. Image Credit: from_my_point_of_view/iStock/GettyImages Omaha Steaks is a family-run business that specializes in premium meat products. The company websites states they produce custom cuts to distribute internationally. Advertisement The pork chop selections from Omaha are sent boneless and frozen. You have the option of using the oven or a grill to cook your meat....

Pasta with salmon on a plate Image Credit: mitrs3/iStock/Getty Images Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is a condition in which acid and stomach contents regularly back up into the esophagus, causing symptoms like heartburn. Obesity increases the risk of developing GERD, and people who have obesity are advised to lose weight to decrease the symptoms. For those who are underweight, having GERD can make gaining weight a challenge. A person may have underweight for a variety of reasons, such as having recently recovered from surgery or a genetic predisposition to thinness....

Man working out on punching bag at the gym Image Credit: Ramonespelt/iStock/Getty Images Rock-hard knuckles make your punches strong and prevent injury. Wolff’s law – pressure on bones makes them adapt and become stronger – means that boxing training can lead to hand hardening, if you do it the right way. Work on hand conditioning as a regular part of your boxing or martial arts workout. It may keep you from a sidelining injury, such as boxer’s knuckle or broken bones....

There are several ways to grease a pizza pan before baking, such as adding oil or butter. Image Credit: Nikolaeva Elena/iStock/GettyImages There are several ways to grease a pizza pan before baking, such as adding oil or butter. Keep in mind that whatever you use will also transfer to the pizza dough, so you might want to choose a healthy option. Advertisement Prepare a Delicious Homemade Pizza Buying pizza from a restaurant saves time, but it’s costly and not necessarily healthy....

You may not think about vitamin B12 as often as immunity warrior vitamin C or sunshine vitamin D, but it’s incredibly important to get enough of it in your diet to support your body’s key functions. Vitamin B12 helps produce DNA, that genetic material in all of your cells, and also keeps your nerve and blood cells in tip-top shape, per the National Institutes of Health (NIH). It’s also necessary to prevent megaloblastic anemia, a condition that can cause fatigue and weakness....

Light activity like taking a walk or going up the stairs can help you manage your weight after a hysterectomy. Image Credit: SeventyFour/iStock/GettyImages A hysterectomy can help treat conditions including cancer, endometriosis and growths in the uterus. Though you can gain or lose weight after a hysterectomy, there are ways to manage your weight and help you feel your best after the surgery. Advertisement Hysterectomies are also used to treat conditions like pelvic organ prolapse, adenomyosis and bladder or intestinal blockages, according to Stanford Health Care....

references Mayo Clinic: "Nail Fungus" U.S. National Library of Medicine: "Trimethylaminuria" Is this an emergency? If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, please see the National Library of Medicine’s list of signs you need emergency medical attention or call 911. It's actually normal for fingernails to smell when you cut them. Image Credit: PORNCHAI SODA/iStock/GettyImages Image Credit: PORNCHAI SODA/iStock/GettyImages And to keep weird nail smells at bay in the future?...

Adding fiber to your diet is easy with these creative recipes with cereal. Image Credit: Laura Reid/Moment/GettyImages Image Credit: Laura Reid/Moment/GettyImages Are you getting enough fiber? Track your daily nutrients by logging your meals on the MyPlate app. Download now to fine-tune your diet today! Visit Page https://nutritionstarringyou.com To add some healthy fats, top this bowl with a spoonful of nut butter. Image Credit: Nutrition Starring You Image Credit: Nutrition Starring You...

There’s plenty of talk about fiber but inulin, a type of soluble fiber that comes from plants, sort of falls in its shadow. Inulin acts as a prebiotic, the naturally occurring, non-digestible parts of food that feed the healthy bacteria that live in your gut. Although inulin is added to some processed foods, you can also get a good amount from certain whole plant foods. Advertisement Video of the Day While there's no official recommended daily value for inulin fiber, eating inulin-rich foods may help your digestive health as well as appetite control....

Make your biceps curls more challenging by curling both weights at the same time. Image Credit: vitapix/E+/GettyImages There are a few surefire ways to make just about any workout a little more challenging. Going slower on the lowering portion of an exercise, adding a pause at the top of a move and — one you might not be as familiar with — ladder workouts. Advertisement No, we're not talking actual ladder (though agility ladders can give you a great cardio workout); we mean increasing your rep count with each set....

A side of kimchi. Image Credit: pixcolo/iStock/Getty Images If you like aged cheese, sauerkraut, kimchi, sourdough bread, yogurt, beer or wine, then you’re familiar with fermented foods. Fermentation is a way to preserve food that has been practiced by most cultures for thousands of years. In addition, the process helps retain nutrients and prevents spoilage. Foods that are fermented typically have strong, pungent flavors. While fermented foods offer certain health perks, they also create some concerns....

Bowl of brown eggs Image Credit: livertoon/iStock/Getty Images Eggs make welcome additions to many balanced diets, providing several nutrients – including minerals and vitamins – that support your health. Their vitamin A, lutein and zeaxanthin contents nourish your eyes, while their beneficial zinc supports your immune system. They’re also relatively low in calories – 143 calories per two large eggs – which make them perfect for weight-loss diets. Eggs also make a skin-friendly addition to your diet, and their vitamin, mineral and protein content plays several roles in skin health....

A plate of nachos on a restaurant table. Image Credit: jenifoto/iStock/Getty Images Many Americans eat nachos for lunch, dinner and snacks and at sporting and other events, potentially making nachos a culprit in the obesity epidemic. Although Americanized nachos typically include diet-busting fried tortilla chips topped with glue-like orange cheese, you can prepare and enjoy nachos in a way that is good for your diet. In fact, you can turn nachos into a healthy go-to meal or snack....

If your cheeks feel puffy, you may be retaining some water. Image Credit: Adene Sanchez/E+/GettyImages Some dream of leaner legs, while others wish for more slender cheeks (either kind, really). After all, we wouldn’t be human if we didn’t all have an insecurity or two. Advertisement Although there aren't any specific face-slimming exercises, shedding a few pounds through diet and exercise may help give your cheeks a slimmer look. Video of the Day But if your face feels puffier than normal, you're probably just retaining some fluids....

Medical grade sodium bicarbonate intravenously administered in a hospital may play a role in treating mucormycosis in diabetic ketoacidosis. Image Credit: Enes Evren/iStock/GettyImages If you have diabetes, you know that diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a potentially fatal condition that can occur when your blood sugar runs too high and your insulin levels dip too low. But did you know that a common household item could be the basis of a treatment for a serious DKA complication?...

You might notice when you eat beets, red urine follows. Image Credit: Diana Taliun/iStock/GettyImages What you drink throughout the day can have an impact on how much urine you excrete, but what you eat can also influence its color. You might notice when you eat beets, red urine follows. Eating beets can change your urine color to pink or red, so don’t be alarmed if you notice an unusual hue....