After reading all about the nutritarian diet outlined in the book Eat to Live by Joel Furman, MD, I embarked on the Six-Week Plan he outlines to get started on the nutritarian lifestyle. He believes in eating a diet that’s nutrient dense, and fresh fruits are part of that. In fact, he recommends a minimum
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Stress is never a great ally to anyone, but unfortunately, it’s quite common for us all. And for athletes, it can be extra harmful. For those of us who are training, stress has the potential to derail workouts and even cause some health problems or injury. “Research demonstrates that stress impacts not only risk of
When it comes to snack time, we want something to keep us full and focused as we’re trying to live our lives. We’re looking for options filled with protein and that have a lower carbohydrate content. These snacks will keep you full, focused, and satisfied all day long. This list includes protein bars that can
Image Source: Getty / Paul Morigi Michelle Obama is also learning how to manage the emotional highs and lows brought on by the ongoing pandemic and period of racial unrest. In the second episode of The Michelle Obama Podcast featuring her longtime friend journalist Michele Norris, the former first lady candidly spoke about the state
Recently, I’ve found that working out is more difficult than usual. Without wanting to drag myself to a gym and without a lot of equipment at home, I’ve had to get creative. Running has never really been my thing, so I started experimenting with a variety of workouts on YouTube, and I’ve found that you
If your workout routine needs some new energy, we feel you; the home-fitness grind can get a little stagnant after a while. That’s why we’re continuing our series of Instagram Live workouts over on @popsugarfitness, with different trainers joining you live to lead workouts from their living rooms to yours. This week, we’ve got barre,
No two days are alike when it comes to my fitness routine, except for my cooldowns. Since I rotate between barre, Pilates, yoga, and jogs to prevent workout boredom, I need a one-size-fits-all cooldown to keep me feeling good. “Simplicity is the key [to any cooldown],” Holly Strickland — a NASM-certified personal trainer and franchise
It’s evident that the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted every aspect of life, and we’ve seen an increase in mental health conditions as a result, such as fear, anxiety, depression, loneliness, and irritability among adults, children, and those on the front lines. Although everyone has been impacted by the pandemic, young adults, specifically those
If you’re lucky enough to have a set of dumbbells at home, here’s a workout you can do to target your abs and arms. Celebrity trainer Jeanette Jenkins shared this circuit workout to strengthen all areas of your core, and don’t worry if you don’t have a set of weights — you can improvise with
When you’re stocking up on at-home fitness gear, you obviously want to make the smartest purchase possible — not only because you shouldn’t waste your cash on something that falls apart, but also because each piece of equipment comes with its own set of unique best practices, benefits, and downsides. If ankle weights are on
The second I purchased my stationary bike and told my family I’d be rather aesthetically questionably placing it in my living room, my father replied, “Oh you can watch TV while you bike.” At first, I agreed with him and thought to myself how much more Netflix time I’ll get if I combine my workouts
With much of the year moved to distanced outdoor activities or solo ones inside, many of us have had to rethink our favorite workouts. Although a group Spin class may not be a reality for those of us who are itching to clip-in, at-home bikes are. Whether you’re like this editor who recently ditched her
Nike’s campaigns inspire the masses to be better every single day, and its latest campaign, “You Can’t Stop Us,” is a reminder to give everything you do your all, no matter the circumstances and barriers in your way. “We’re never alone, and that is our strength,” soccer pro Megan Rapinoe narrates as split-screen images of
Rhonda Harper has been in Senegal since January. It was meant to be a short trip for Harper, the founder of Black Girls Surf, to do some filming with Khadjou Sambe, a Senegalese surfer whom she’s training for the Olympics and the pro World Surf League. But days before Harper was due to return to
On social media and in conversation with friends and family, Black women constantly discuss feeling as if they are expected to take care of everyone and everything, often putting their emotional, mental, and physical needs last. To unlearn this habit and improve one’s mental health, it’s important to set boundaries and implement some form of
Other than my mother putting me in swimming lessons as a toddler and the swimming test I had to pass in order to join my friends in the deep end of the pool at camp, my experience with proper swimming has been very little. Although I do know basic strokes and feel comfortable catching some
After my first panic attack, I felt robotic. I remember looking down at my hands and feeling like they were no longer my own. I placed my hand on a mirror and felt physically and mentally disconnected from my body, as the objects around me turned two-dimensional. I didn’t know it at the time, but
As concerns about COVID-19 increase in the US and athletes continue to speak out about social justice issues, several WNBA players have chosen to forgo the 2020 basketball season, which began on July 25. In order to show support for these hard-working women, Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets has set up the KAI Empowerment
I’ve had a sensitive stomach for just about as long as I can remember. However, as I’ve gotten older, both my triggers and symptoms have made themselves more apparent. Without going into too much detail, my stomach and gut give me just about every problem imaginable: aches, cramps, and nausea claim the top spots. What’s
If you’ve loved the fun partner workouts celebrity fitness trainer Beth Alexander does with Jeanette Jenkins like this HIIT bodyweight workout, you’ll be psyched to try this mini-band workout Alexander recently shared on Instagram. It’s perfect for home, outside, or while traveling because all you need is this one little piece of equipment. This is