Jillian Michaels in Central Park

If you plan on being near Central Park tomorrow, then swing by to see Jillian Michaels at the Self Magazine Workout in the Park event. It’s the 15th year for this fitness event – where you can spend four hours … Continue reading

Low Carb Breakfast in Bed

Don’t forget to pamper mom on Sunday! Start Mother’s Day with these delicious low-carb waffles with homemade low-carb syrup. They’re super easy to make and taste fantastic- and you won’t jeopardize all the hard work she’s put into her diet. … Continue reading

City Planners Need To Step Up

There are many reasons why modern people are fatter on average than ever in history. For instance, food has become less and less natural. In the last century we’ve gone from having fresh milk delivered to our doors, to chemically-treated … Continue reading

Work your way slim with Bob Harper

Who out there feel like their butts get a little bigger by the time they leave the office each evening? With tinkering away on your computer all day long and an office kitchen full of cookies and donuts, it’s no … Continue reading

The Mexican Obesity Crisis

Those of us in the U.S. are reminded of our country’s obesity problem nearly every day, but rising obesity rates are not uniquely American. In fact, a few years back, there was a phrase coined by the World Health Organization … Continue reading

Healthy Recipes for Cinco de Mayo

Happy Cinco de Mayo! Do yourself a favor- don’t sit back and watch everyone else have all the fun today just because you’re on a diet. Be sure to make a healthier choice than babysitting the queso bowl or going … Continue reading

Bikini Bootcamp… in Mexico?

Tulum, Mexico….I’ve never been but I’ve ran across hundreds of brochures and announcements for spa-like retreat vacations. From yoga on the beach to six-days of detoxing amid white sandy beaches and crystal blue water, what could be more divine? Maybe … Continue reading

Low-Carb and Weight Watchers Margaritas

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo without crashing your diet. No fiesta is complete without an icy cold margarita, and these two recipes will give everyone a reason to say cheers! You can serve this low-carb or Weight Watchers margarita alongside any … Continue reading

Going Vegan and 21 Pounds in 21 Days

Last year, “21 Pounds in 21 Days: The Martha’s Vineyard Diet Detox” rocked the diet book shelves. In People Magazine this week, Robin Quivers from the Howard Stern Show shares the before and after pictures of her 60 pound weight … Continue reading