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A gourmet burger with blue cheese and sweet potato fries at a pub. Image Credit: rez-art/iStock/Getty Images Many different pubs and bars offer food to go with your beer or cocktail, such as burgers, chicken wings, fries, onion rings and nachos. Often, these foods have too much salt or are deep-fried, which makes them high in calories. Advertisement Pub Burgers You can find burgers at many different pubs, available in standard types like hamburger, cheeseburger and bacon cheeseburger, as well as many different regional and local specialties....

A thirteen-year-old boy sweating from BMX biking. Image Credit: suemack/iStock/Getty Images Most 13-year-olds, especially boys, haven’t yet completed puberty, which means lifting weights won’t produce big muscles. Your muscles are influenced by your hormones, and until your body matures, you can’t build big muscles. Your body just don’t have the capacity to buff up like adults’ muscles do, and lifting heavy weights can be dangerous to your muscles and tendons. You may not be able to become a bodybuilder now, but there are steps you can take to make your muscles healthier and more efficient for the future....

When combined with a balanced diet and workout regimen, belly dancing may flatten your stomach. Image Credit: AleksandarGeorgiev/E+/GettyImages Shimmying, wiggling and undulating your belly provides a solid core workout and could help you lose fat, especially when combined with healthy eating. On its own, however, belly dancing exercise won’t give you a flat stomach. Advertisement People of all shapes and sizes belly dance, and the swanky moves help you burn calories — which, in turn, can lead to a flatter stomach....

Close up of a salad Image Credit: Shootdiem/iStock/Getty Images If you follow a vegan diet and remove all animal proteins and dairy from your diet, you might develop a deficiency in certain nutrients, particularly vitamin B-12, zinc and iron. Animal proteins and dairy products are the best sources of B-12, zinc and iron. Vegans who take supplements or plan their diets carefully should not become deficient. Vitamin and mineral deficiencies can cause several types of skin problems....

Be thankful for healthy knees, no matter their size. Image Credit: crossstudio/iStock/Getty Images Fat knees may keep you in pants or leggings year-round since you don’t want to bare your legs in shorts or a mini-skirt. To slim the sides of your knees, you have to embark on a comprehensive weight-loss program. You can’t single out one area for weight loss, no matter how much it bothers you. The fat around your knees may be stubborn, but it will eventually yield when you become lean through a healthy, portion-controlled diet and total-body exercise....

Can You Switch Boxing Stances in the Ring? Image Credit: Deklofenak/iStock/GettyImages When it comes to switching stances in the ring, it’s not a question of if you can do it, but rather if you should do it. Traditionally, boxing trainers have told their students not to switch stances against an uncooperative opponent. After all, this isn’t dancing or gymnastics; no boxing judge will ever downgrade you because you didn’t maintain a style....

A young woman is ingesting a red supplement pill. Image Credit: Jose Luis Pelaez Inc../Blend Images/Getty Images Hydroxycut products, a popular series of weight loss supplements, were voluntarily recalled from the market by the manufacturer in response to a warning issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA received 23 injuries reported by Hydroxycut users. The Hydroxycut products recalled were marketed for weight loss, fat burning and energy enhancement....

Pancetta is cured pork belly and is considered salumi. Image Credit: zkruger/iStock/Getty Images Pancetta is bacon, Italian style. It is cured, rather than cooked through a heating method, making it safe and ready to eat right from the package. On sandwiches and in appetizers, pancetta should be sliced almost paper-thin, otherwise the meat is too tough to eat. The thicker slices are generally diced or chopped and fried, then added to pasta dishes or sauces....

You may regard seedlessness in fruits as a benefit, but seedlessness can also have a few drawbacks. Image Credit: nortongo/iStock/GettyImages Chances are you tend to worry about the levels of toxins in the fruits you eat more than whether they contain seeds or not. In fact, you might view seedlessness in fruits as a benefit.Seeds can be hard to chew, bitter in taste or accidentally swallowed. Despite these perceived advantages, seedlessness in fruits can also have a few negative side effects....

The lower body gets most of the workout on these machines, but some work the arms as well. Image Credit: GeorgeRudy/iStock/Getty Images Cardiovascular exercise is exercise performed in a repetitive motion for an extended period that raises heart and respiration rates and burns calories. An elliptical is one form of cardiovascular machine that provides a low-impact workout while secondarily building muscle. The lower body gets most of the workout on these machines, but some work the arms as well....

A rustic plate of eggs and bacon with a cup of coffee. Image Credit: AlexPro9500/iStock/Getty Images No sensible diet plan includes unlimited eggs and bacon, but this favorite breakfast could be a part of a healthy weight-reduction program. Low-carbohydrate diets reduce refined high-calorie foods but keep reasonable amounts of fats and proteins on the plate. Low-carb diets efficiently drop pounds over the short term, but some doubts remain about their effects on health over the long haul....

There are exercises you can do to relieve pain and pressure from dextroscoliosis. Image Credit: sandsun/iStock/GettyImages Being diagnosed with dextroscoliosis can be overwhelming, but understanding your condition is the first step to determining which exercises might be most beneficial for you. Scoliosis is a three-dimensional deformity that causes the spine to curve sideways. Exercises can be beneficial as part of a comprehensive treatment plan for spinal deformities, including dextroscoliosis. Advertisement What Is Thoracic Dextroscoliosis?...

Hard-boiling your eggs kills bacteria, but can also reduce certain nutrients. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative Eggs are one of the best foods you can eat for a range of nutrients and health benefits. And they’re incredibly easy to prepare, giving you a healthy, portable meal or snack in minutes. Advertisement Another bonus: Because hard-boiled eggs are cooked thoroughly — no runny yolks here! — you'll have less of a chance of contracting disease-causing bacteria, according to a February 2015 paper published in the ‌International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health‌....

Drinking apple cider vinegar and honey has been touted as a cure-all for thousands of years. Image Credit: Madeleine_Steinbach/iStock/GettyImages Drinking apple cider vinegar and honey has been touted as a cure-all for thousands of years. But the medicinal powers of this concoction — also called oxymel — are largely unknown, as there have been almost no scientific studies done on the mixture. Advertisement That said, apple cider vinegar and honey have been studied extensively individually....

A woman is running on a treadmill. Image Credit: Arne Trautmann/iStock/Getty Images The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommends getting 150 to 300 minutes a week of moderately intense exercise to maintain or increase your overall fitness level. That aerobic activity can include walking or running on a treadmill. Advertisement Whether you have one at home or use one in the gym, it's good to know what the numbers on your control panel translate to....

In the same way that everybody’s heart rate is different, everybody’s recovery is also different. Athletes will return to their base heart rate in just a few minutes, while people who haven’t exercised in a long time might take two or three times longer. The faster the heart rate drops after you stop exercising, the healthier your heart is. Heart Recovery Rate Heart recovery rate is the speed at which your heart returns to normal after you stop exercising....

As a general rule, you'll start to lose muscle mass and endurance within two weeks after you stop training. Image Credit: jacoblund/iStock/GettyImages Are your muscles like the value of a new car — ready to start shrinking as soon as you drive off the lot (or walk out of the weight room)? Happily, no. While you will experience muscle atrophy during long periods of inactivity, there’s no harm in taking a short break from working out....

Think of your weight-loss journey as a form of self-care rather than a punishment. Image Credit: FatCamera/E+/GettyImages Think self-care and healthy weight loss are two separate, unrelated things? Think again. It turns out, self-care — focusing on your personal needs and your mental (and physical) wellbeing — goes hand in hand with successfully shedding pounds. Advertisement The Connection Between Self-Care and Weight Loss “While what you eat and how much you move are necessary factors for a successful weight-loss journey, they are not sufficient,” clinical psychologist Gary Foster, PhD, adjunct professor of psychology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and chief scientific officer at WW (formerly Weight Watchers), tells LIVESTRONG....

Hot Pockets are turnovers filled with savory cheeses, meats and vegetables that are suitable for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The tasty treats, which area available in over 30 varieties, can often be found in the frozen section of your grocery store. Hot Pockets are made with wholesome ingredients, real cheese where applicable, and they contain no trans fats. You can make Hot Pockets in minutes in a microwave; however, if you choose, you can also cook them in a toaster oven just as easily....

If you have time, braise your lamb shanks a day before grilling them. Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Braise Then Grill Grill Only Cooking very tough meats, such as lamb shank, involves some compromises. You'll earn the richest mouthfeel and tenderest texture by slow-cooking them at very low temperatures — either dry or in a flavorful liquid. Yet, the most savory flavors come from high-temperature cooking methods such as grilling....