| "Start with small steps. If you rarely eat at home, start with one or two meals a week and gradually add more. Over time, you'll notice that you'll be eating mindfully, which leads to healthier choices." — Kristine R. Schmitz, RDN, LD |
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 | | Healthy Eating | | Healthy food can be convenient, too | | If you're eating a lot of meals that you didn't make with yourself, you're not alone. Research shows that spending on takeout and prepared foods has been on the rise in the United States for the past four decades. This habit is a serious contributor to weight gain and other health problems. It's easy to let home-prepared meals go by the wayside when you're managing a hectic schedule — or simply aren't stocked with readily available options. But these simple ideas will get you eating in more often. | | Be prepared with these food tips » | | |
Weight Loss
4 steps to overcome a plateau
Has the same number on the scale been popping up week after week? That's common. Being stuck at a weight-loss plateau eventually happens to most people trying to lose weight, despite continuing with the same exercise routine and healthy-eating habits. Get moving in the right direction again with these tips.
Try these solutions » |  | Today's Fitness Tip
Fuel your morning workout
If you exercise in the morning, get up early enough to eat breakfast — at least one hour before your workout. Most of the energy you got from dinner the previous night will already be used up, and your blood sugar may be low, which could cause you to feel sluggish or lightheaded during your workout. If you have to exercise before breakfast, have a small snack and then refuel afterward.
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