When I first signed up with my personal trainer I also started counting calories to log into a food journal. Three days in, and I realized that I wouldn't be able to maintain it. Counting every calorie not only proved time-consuming, but mind-consuming as well — instead of enjoying what I was eating, I felt like I was thinking more about just how many calories I'd be knocking off my daily Read more

Earlier this week, many of you said that you increase the intensity of your workouts after indulging in heavy foods. It seems like a logical approach: the more calories you put in, the more you need to burn off. Not so, says a new study. Findings show that having a healthy diet is enough to compensate for the occasional indulgence. Researchers created a mathematical model of human metabolism, Read more

Jessica Simpson has been making the rounds this week to promote her new reality show, The Price of Beauty. As Us Magazine shares, the star spoke candidly on Barbara Walters's radio show this week, reaffirming her body confidence: "I know that men like their curves. I always say 'I'll give them something to grab onto.'" Here are some more highlights from the interview: On dieting. "I don't diet. Read more

Now that it's January, I'm sure many people have losing weight on their minds. Whether you have five or 50 pounds to lose, underestimating calorie amounts could be the reason you're not seeing the numbers decrease on the scale. You'll think a veggie burger patty contains 60 calories, when it actually weighs in at 240! Unless a food is labeled, it's difficult to know how many calories you're Read more

Kristen Bell is no stranger to the spotlight, with her villainous role on Heroes and also starring in Forgetting Sarah Marshall. Now she's in another new flick, Couples Retreat, and with her busy career, Kristen has maintained her amazing figure. In a recent interview with Women's Heath magazine, the blond actress shares how she tries to squeeze some kind of physical activity into her schedule Read more

Warm, summery weather can't help but make us crave cupping our hands around a cool, refreshing beverage. If you find yourself wandering into your local Starbucks for a creamy, icy drink, check out which menu picks you should pass on and which you can feel good sipping. Instead of 16 oz. Iced Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha: Espresso, milk, white chocolate flavored sauce, and peppermint Read more

Whether it's to improve energy, clear acne, Spring clean the digestive system, or shed a few pounds, juice cleansing is all the rage now. Even celebs like Gwyneth Paltrow and Nicole Richie are buzzing about the benefits of liquid detoxing. Before you splurge on a juicer or lay down the dough for a liquid detox program, learn how a juice cleanse may lead to weight gain. Hard-to-measure liquid Read more

What's not to love about circuit training? Combining heart-pumping elements of cardio with strength-training moves means you torch calories while toning muscles. It's just so efficient. Here's a fun yet challenging circuit workout I did recently with my Equinox trainer Lauren. The workout has you performing each exercise for a minute, which means you need to keep a stopwatch handy, but you have Read more

Turn your pita into a healthy quesadilla — Vegetarian Times Flat-belly foods that will actually help you prep for bikini season — Fitness Skip the romaine and amp up your salad with these greens — Health Snack smart and try these low-calorie yet filling foods — Shape Too much salt! What it takes to redefine a low-sodium diet — HuffPost Healthy Living How cleansing can become a food Read more