The Skinny Blog
Our tips and insight that can help make your weight loss journey more successful.The Skinny Blog
Our tips and insight that can help make your weight loss journey more successful.
New Trends for the New Year.
The science of human fitness is constantly evolving. Here’s a look at what are expected to be the top trends in exercise in the coming year.
Enjoy a (nearly) Guilt-free Holiday Treat.
Christmas and the holiday season is a minefield of calorie bombs. Get proactive and bake up low calorie treats like this Mini Dutch Apple Pie for yourself and the whole family.
Here’s why you’re not going to stick to your new year’s resolutions.
Let’s meet potential challenges head on, admit that keeping our resolutions is tough, and find creative and effective ways of sticking to the best of our pre-1/1/15 intentions!
The Top Ten Diet Plans of 2014.
Each year, U.S. News gathers input from health pros to compile a list of the healthiest, most effective diet plans in a variety of categories. Let’s examine the winners in each of those categories.
One goal. One hundred days.
It’s one thing to set a goal. It’s another thing entirely to set a deadline. Try it! Give yourself 100 days to be amazed!
Go Ahead, Enjoy Your Carbs.
Many of today’s popular diet plans encourage you to avoid carbs. But what if you could enjoy your carbs and still lose weight?
New Year’s Resolutions Start in Your Mind.
Like thousands of others in the Mid-South and beyond, you may be considering starting the new year with the resolve to lose a few pounds. Use the coming weeks to get focused on your goal – and a strategy to achieve it.
Our November Recap.
Miss something this month? Here’s a look back at our November articles. See you in December!
A little holiday thinspiration.
We could all use a little motivation to eat right and maintain our exercise routine during the holidays. Watch this young man’s story and get inspired!
We’re thankful for healthy holiday options.
Big family meals don’t have to derail your weight loss plan. We’ve got some tips to help you make healthy holiday choices this Thanksgiving.
Does your holiday bustle leave little time for exercise?
Holiday shopping, office parties, guests from out of town: the holidays are filled with the kinds of distractions that can easily turn into excuses to skip out on our exercise routine. The thing is, they're pretty good excuses. We love holiday shopping, parties and...
The real magic of beans.
Forget sky-scraping beanstalks and golden eggs, the real magic of beans lies in their carb blocking abilities!
Is a gluten-free diet right for you?
For medical reasons – or to help reach a weight loss goal – many people are going gluten-free. What does it mean and is it right for you?
The Funniest Fads in Fighting Fat.
Fad diets aren’t a new phenomenon. Crazy ideas on ways to lose weight have been around for ages. Here are a few of the strangest.
The New Rules of Working Out.
New technology and better research have rewritten some long-standing beliefs about how to best conduct your workout. Read on to learn a few of the new rules of working out.
Get out while you still can!
Even here in the Mid-South, temperatures will soon make outdoor exercise uncomfortable – or impossible. Until then, here are ways you can exercise outside this fall.
Terrified to check the scale after those Halloween treats?
Overindulging with your kids on Halloween is no reason to completely derail your weight loss strategy. Here are a few tips for a candy detox that will get your body back on track.
A look back.
We’re taking a moment to recap this month’s blog posts in case you’ve missed out on something. Have a look.