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Woman doing yoga. Image Credit: Jupiterimages/Creatas/Getty Images Since you hit age 45, you may be having a harder time keeping off weight. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, women over age 45 weigh 20 to 25 pounds more than they did in their 20s. The struggle with your weight may be due to a few factors, including activity, food choices and hormones. While you may not have much control over your hormones, you can gain control over your weight with more activity and a change in your eating habits....

Postage stamps on a table. Image Credit: Sitikka/iStock/Getty Images Licking the back of a postage stamp may seem a perfectly innocuous activity for calorie-counters and dieters, but lick enough of them and the calories may start to add up, especially if the stamps are British and larger than normal. Advertisement British vs. American Stamps The calorie content in the adhesive on the back of a U.S. postage stamp works out to about one-tenth of a calorie, according to nutritional information from the United States Postal Service posted on the DietFacts....

A regular size Whopper with cheese contains 790 calories, while a double Whopper with cheese clocks in at 1,061 calories. Image Credit: shcherbak volodymyr/iStock/GettyImages You probably already know that a Burger King Whopper sandwich is not exactly a health food, but just how unhealthy is it? Will the Whopper calories set you back for the whole day, or can you work them into an otherwise healthy diet plan? Advertisement When it comes to fast food, it's not just about the calories....

The frequency of your poop schedule may indicate issues with your gut health. Image Credit: recep-bg/E+/GettyImages Some of the signs of a successful morning routine may be a nutritious and appetizing breakfast, a strong cup of coffee, perhaps your favorite podcast and a trip to the bathroom. Advertisement We all have our own personal bathroom rituals, but for each and every person, consistency is the sign of a healthy gut. And while deviations from the norm may happen occasionally, abrupt changes from your usual frequency may indicate some issues with your gut health....

Broiled bacon contains less fat than fried bacon. Image Credit: apomares/E+/GettyImages Although fried bacon smells delicious and tastes wonderful, it might contain more fat and calories than you care to consume. Try oven broiling your bacon instead of pan frying it for a healthier alternative. Advertisement Broiling allows the grease to drip off the bacon, which means that you'll consume fewer calories and far less fat. Although broiling bacon takes more care than frying, the pleasant and the lack of greasiness just might make it worth your while....

Focus on chest exercises to help build your chest muscles. Image Credit: TwilightShow/iStock/GettyImages Listen up, skinny lads! Is your inner muscle-man screaming to get out? Do you yearn for a manly chest but can’t seem to put on bulk no matter what? Well, there is hope. Advertisement Yes, it's harder for some fellows than others to develop those robust chest muscles and swaggering V-like profile. But with the right combination of diet and resistance exercises along with some basic understanding of how muscle is built, you'll soon be king at Muscle Beach....

Cooking a ribeye steak on a griddle isn't all that different from the grill or pan. Image Credit: Leks_Laputin/iStock/GettyImages When it comes to steak, ribeye is preferred by many. But given its prime status, you may wonder if you can cook ribeye steak on flat top grill. As long as your griddle is hot, you can make tasty ribeyes on a Blackstone griddle. Advertisement Tip Cooking a ribeye steak on a griddle isn't all that different from the grill or pan....

Lamb rumps aren't tough like most other meat taken from the hind end of an animal, so they don't need to be tenderized or cooked low and slow. Image Credit: wrtp/iStock/GettyImages Lamb rumps aren’t tough like most other meat taken from the hind end of an animal, so they don’t need to be tenderized or cooked low and slow. Lamb rumps, the British nomenclature for the meat between the tenderloin and leg, correspond with sirloins in the American market....

The mental and emotional aspects of weight loss can sometimes be more challenging than the physical factors. Image Credit: FluxFactory/E+/GettyImages Though many people think about losing weight as a physical journey, it also takes mental and emotional endurance. And just like your body can change along the way, your psyche can, too. Advertisement As licensed psychotherapist Sarah Mandel, RN, LCSW, explains, the mind and body are connected, and if we over-index on either, we can lose sight of how the other half is responding....

1 of 11 Overview Let's face it: We all indulge. It's hard to say no to the free snacks at the office or the baked goods beckoning from a shop's display case. And every once in a while we all need a diet reset to kick-start our metabolisms and help us resume our normal eating habits. But despite the popularity of juice cleanses, the best detoxes are actually ones that include real food....

Yes, you should disinfect your phone — and some methods are more effective than others. Image Credit: diego_cervo/iStock/GettyImages If you’re like most people, your smartphone is practically an extension of your hand. In fact, the average American checks his or her phone about once every 10 minutes — for a total of 96 times a day, according to November 2019 research by global tech protection company Asurion. Advertisement All that checking adds up to a lot of touching....

A close-up of a white bowl with beef stew on a white counter. Image Credit: Proformabooks/iStock/Getty Images Stews are well-known for their salty and savory flavors. Adding a little sugar can help balance out those flavors, but it is easy to add too much. Don’t panic if your stew becomes too sweet. You can balance out a sweet stew in several ways, including adding in different flavors to make the sugar less noticeable or adding more stew to water down the sugar....

Protein shakes are a great way to gain weight. Image Credit: Starcevic/iStock/GettyImages Whether you’re trying to pack on muscle or recovering from an illness, shakes are a convenient way to get extra calories and protein. Using protein shakes to gain weight fast is healthy if you choose shakes containing high-quality ingredients from whole foods. Advertisement Adding Calories for Weight Gain Gaining weight can be just as challenging as losing weight. People who have naturally thin frames or fast metabolisms may find it particularly difficult....

Warm-up properly before you begin exercising at a higher intensity and be sure to cool-down after your workout. Image Credit: torwai/iStock/GettyImages You want to see results so you consistently challenge yourself at every workout. Sweating, you finish your session only to find that your body is a bit shaky after exertion. This is not uncommon, especially with high-intensity exercise. Take steps after your workout to stop shaking muscles. Advertisement Tip Eat one to two hours before your workout to and consume a sports drink during your workout if you sweat excessively or exercise longer than one hour to prevent shaky muscles caused by insufficient energy....

A good arm workout targets the two major muscles of your upper arm: the biceps and triceps. Image Credit: Vadym Pastukh/iStock/GettyImages If you’re really putting in the work, you might be surprised just how many push-ups, overhead presses, biceps curls and triceps extensions you do in a single upper-body workout. Advertisement For the workout video below, Mathew Forzaglia, personal trainer and founder of Forzag Fitness on the NEOU app, has already done the counting for you....

Grab a pair of dumbbells and work your butt and arms at the same time. Image Credit: Aleisha Fetters, CSCS A workout regimen full of compound exercises is the ultimate lazy girl (or guy) workout. If you’re constantly strapped for time and looking to master the art of doing the least for the most benefit (guilty!), compound movements — ones that target more than one muscle at a time — deserve a place in your fitness arsenal....

Among other benefits, intuitive eating could improve your relationship with food. Image Credit: mapodile/E+/GettyImages Each year, the calendar flips from the indulgences of the holiday season to the promise of a fresh start in January, heralded by resolutions centered around extreme diet changes and weight-loss goals. But let’s be honest: These resolutions almost never last more than a few weeks. Advertisement If you're over this vicious cycle, it may be time to ditch diets entirely and try intuitive eating....

Workouts for 15-year-old females could include jogging. Image Credit: milanvirijevic/E+/GettyImages If your doctor has told you that you’d benefit from weight loss, then lose weight in a way that sets you up for a lifetime of healthy habits and feelings of well-being. At age 15, you may have reached 90 percent of your adult height, but your body is still developing, and that means you need nutrients to support your bones, brain, hormones and muscles....

This short ribs recipe relies on beef stock, which lends the meat extra juiciness. Image Credit: JaysonPhotography/iStock/Getty Images Unlike a rack of ribs, which comes from pork, short ribs are a more narrow cut of beef. Meatier than standard pork ribs, short ribs are rich in flavor and only require a simple marinade to make for a delicious dinner. Although this cut is easy to prepare, the cooking time is about three hours — so plan your time wisely!...

Whip up this protein-packed meal in your air fryer instead of resorting to takeout. Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/GettyImages It’s no secret — air fryers have won our hearts. The easy-to-use gadget allows us to enjoy our favorite comfort foods without all the caloric oil traditionally required to prepare them. Advertisement Thanks to the handy tool, transforming our favorite comfort foods into better-for-you versions is as easy as a click of a button — and they taste just as good!...