What Is a Healthy Weight for Me?

Here’s the truth about weight: There is no perfect, absolute number you should aspire to achieve. Your healthy weight depends on a number of different factors, and there’s no way we can all fit into the same mold. With that said, everyone has a healthy weight — or better yet, a healthy weight range — they can…

Cleanse vs. Detox: What’s the Difference?

No doubt, you’ve heard of juice cleanses, sugar cleanses, and detox diets. And if you’ve ever tried to break a weight-loss plateau, beat the bloat, or get back on track after a little too much mac and cheese, someone has probably suggested doing a body cleanse or detox diet (also known as a detox cleanse) to get things…

Do Stretch Marks Ever Go Away?

Booty gains, weight loss, growth spurts, and pregnancy can all lead to an annoying side effect: stretch marks. Stretch marks, or striae, are a common skin condition that can affect both men and women. These linear scars — which may be red, pink, purple, or silvery-gray — typically affect the midsection, glutes, thighs, breasts, back, groin, and armpit area.…

How a Cheat Meal Can Help With Weight Loss

If you’ve ever gone on a diet for more than a week, you are likely familiar with the concept of a cheat meal — or maybe even a whole cheat day. The idea is simple: For one meal, you get to throw “moderation” to the wind and eat whatever you want. Cheat meals often include…

What Is Keto Constipation, and Why Does It Happen?

A diet that lets you eat bacon and cheese with abandon might sound like fun. But the keto diet has a few potential drawbacks — including a common side effect known as “keto constipation.” Bathroom habits can be a taboo topic for many people — so your friends, family, and coworkers who swear by keto might have glossed over…