Weight Loss
The Checkup: Why Paper Cuts Are Always So Much More Painful Than They Look
• Fact: When you get a paper cut on your finger, it hurts — really bad. But complaining about a paper cut can make you feel […]
The Checkup: Why You Regain Weight You’ve Lost, According to a Dietitian
• Talk of losing weight only to gain it back — and then some — has been all over the place for the past week, thanks […]
The Checkup: The Secret Ingredient to Make a Better (and Healthier!) Margarita
• The time has come, friends: It’s Cinco de Mayo. So, we’re pretty sure you have a margarita or two in your near future, and […]
The Checkup: You Can Stop Drinking Skim Milk Now, New Study Says (Hallelujah!)
• True story: When I was in elementary school, I would go to one of my friend’s houses and drink, like, six glasses of whole milk […]
Your Daily SEPTA Ride Is Good for You (This Is Not a Joke)
Most days, I don’t think my commute on the El is doing much for my life — I mean, aside from upping my gratitude for […]
The Checkup: Why Hearing This While You Eat Could Mean Good Things for Your Waistline
• There is nothing worse than sitting on the train into work and listening to a stranger chew every last bite of their on-the-go breakfast. That […]
The Checkup: Science Says This Calorie-Free Trick Makes Your Food Taste Better
• New research shows Instagramming your homemade green juice or your avocado toast at Bluestone Lane, while it will certainly earn you a few eye rolls, delays […]
The Checkup: The Easy, Exercise-Free Way to Boost Your Health This Week
• Do you have any plants in your home or office? No? You might consider getting some greenery this week, as indoor plants can not […]
The Checkup: How Counting Calories Can Sabotage Weight-Loss Success
• Last week, certified health coach Jolene Hart told us she’s not into counting calories, and focuses on the quality and nutrient content of foods […]
The Checkup: The Fruits and Veggies That Will Help You Lose the Most Weight, According to Science
• Everybody knows that fruits and veggies are good for you and can help you keep your weight in check. But new research narrows in […]
The Checkup: This Incredibly Cheap Ingredient Could Be the Key to Slimming Down
• Chickpeas are many things: incredibly inexpensive, incredibly versatile (Roast them! Make hummus! Dress them and throw ‘em in a salad!), and apparently great for […]
How This Philly Chef Lost 160 Pounds
You might’ve seen Chef Mike Stollenwerk’s name floating around in the past few months, probably in regard to his newly opened seafood-centric BYOB restaurant, 26 […]
The Checkup: The Best Winter Foods for Weight Loss
• Sweater season is wonderful for many reasons. To name a few: During sweater season, it’s totally socially acceptable to hibernate on your couch all […]
The Checkup: Stop Talking About Your New Year’s Resolution If You Actually Want to Make It Happen
• If you made a New Year’s resolution — you’re going to run your first marathon, or you’ve vowed to finally master home cooking, or […]
The Checkup: 7 Really Good Reasons to Stop Weighing Yourself
• It’s time to back away from the scale — for good. If you’re obsessed with weighing yourself, you need to read this, stat. [Prevention]