When mother of two, Marlaine Witbooi realised that her eating was out of control, she did a total 360 and changed her life around for the better — without going to the gym. Armed with various exercise plans and the determination to get healthier, Marlaine lost 27 kilos and counting. Marlaine Witbooi Occupation: Sales Administrator

It’s time to give your pantry a much-needed makeover. It should be stocked with healthy basics like beans, flour, rice, and nut butters, but we’re willing to bet if you take a peek in there right now, you’d find more than a few duplicates (who needs five cans of crushed tomatoes?) and expired items. That’s

We know how those sugar cravings can sabotage your weight-loss journey… But good news: there is a substitute for sugar that actually doesn’t taste like cardboard. Tea. Because the truth is, while some people can lay off the sugar pretty easily, a good number of us need more time to get used to living without that extra teaspoon

Kiva’s handy dosage card, which helps explain the effects and wait time. Edibles haven’t exactly gotten the best rap. You likely know at least one person who’s had a less-than-positive experience with cannabis treats (and if you don’t know that person, perhaps you are that person). As someone who smokes weed regularly but is relatively

Enjoying a pint of ice cream without the added guilt is about to get a whole lot easier because Enlightened Ice Cream is getting the keto treatment. The low-calorie ice cream brand just announced its plans to release an all-new line of keto ice cream that will contain less than 1 gram of sugar and

Today in things you wish you didn’t know: a new survey shows that 45 percent of Americans wear the same pair of underwear for two days or longer. Meanwhile, 13 percent took things several steps further, admitting they’d worn the same pair for a week or more. No word on whether these respondents made use

A dairy-free lifestyle doesn’t mean you have to live a life free of chocolate. Nor does it mean your relationship with chocolate has to be bland or boring. Sure, it’s easy enough to make your own sweet, dairy-free treats at home, but let’s face it, there’s not always enough time in the day for that.

Carbs aren’t the only thing you should track on a low-carb diet. A healthy amount of protein will keep you satisfied between meals and help build muscle, both of which are essential for weight loss. But exactly how much protein should you eat? “I like to look at macronutrients as a see-saw, with protein as

Like many people, I once used phrases like “love your curves” and “love yourself.” I worked as a personal trainer for nearly a decade in New York City, where the majority of my clients came to me because they hated their bodies and wanted to feel confident and “good enough” for perhaps the first time

Most of us know her as the Survivor SA castaway who was painfully blindsided, but she’s a lot more than that. Rose-Lee Smith (33) is not only a crime scene forensic analyst, a mother, and a wife, but she’s also a great source of inspiration for turning your life around. RedX boxy mesh top in

When it comes to meditation, if you’re anything like me, you might be skeptical about it and need a little push. It’s hard to focus on your own (have you tried to sit in silence while your thoughts play patty-cake with your mind?!), but you can get the push you need in the form of

In spectacular news that we saw coming, the GOAT just made history again. Simone Biles won the 2019 US Gymnastics Championships in Kansas City, MO, with a two-night total of 118.500 (she led after the first night on Aug. 9 with a 58.650). This victory marked her sixth US all-around title, which is the first

For us, weekend mornings mean sleeping in, chilling out in pajamas for as long as possible, and having a big brunch. Specifically, when we have bagels, the day just starts off on the right foot. But, if you’re sticking to a keto diet, bagels can be tough because of their high carbohydrate content. Well, not

When I signed up for a weeklong silent meditation retreat, I was looking forward to some peace and quiet, to deepening my meditation practice, and to having no choice but to unplug. When the first day actually arrived, I spent the six-hour train ride to the retreat center manically scrolling through Instagram-famous ferrets and art

My husband and I met in college, where we were both student athletes. Today, we’ve traded sports practices and class schedules for the stresses of adulthood — namely, juggling careers while parenting our two children. So, once a year, we try to get away, just the two of us. Early on, it only made sense

Have you ever wanted to lose weight in a specific area? Like, take away this belly fat, but for all that is good, leave my boobs and butt alone! We’ve all wished for slimmer midsections, thighs or arms, but is it even possible to lose weight in one specific area? Well, I hate to be

After NBA players like Kevin Love and DeMar DeRozan spoke out about their struggles with mental health, the NBA reportedly is ready to implement some serious changes to the league’s guidelines. According to Sam Amick of The Atlantic, all 30 teams will be required to follow the new mental health initiatives, which will be officially

Simply explained, obesity (or weight gain) is caused by eating more calories than you’re burning off. But this is an over-simplified explanation, and there’s a lot more to consider when it comes to obesity. Obesity is influenced by a lot of things, including your overall lifestyle habits, your diet, how you eat in your culture

Colleen Doherty, MD, is a board-certified internist and medical writer and editor in Chicago, IL. Colleen also has multiple sclerosis. She understands well the difficulty of balancing the demands and unpredictability of a chronic illness with a career and family. I was a 23-year-old medical student, excited for my future as a doctor, when I

When I’m trying to lose weight, I cut down on sugar and carbohydrates and amp up my protein intake, because that’s what my body responds to. Unfortunately for me, I love pasta. I could eat it pretty much every day, and it’s one of my favorite go-to dinners. Pasta and weight loss don’t typically go

Have you ever checked your screen time on your smartphone and thought that it was impossible that you’ve spent 6-8 hours on your phone in a day? That’s the thing about it. For you, it feels like you’ve just responded to a couple of messages on WhatsApp, scrolled through your Insta and Twitter feed and

The hardest part of losing weight for me was retooling my snacks. Previously, when the midafternoon hunger pangs hit, all bets were off; I would typically hit the vending machine or wander to the convenience store looking for a sweet treat or savory snack to give me that much-needed pick-me-up. But lately, instead of reaching

We love celeb trainer Jeanette Jenkins’s quick, effective Instagram workout routines, and her latest is no exception: a total-body burner that uses only a park bench as equipment. You can do this workout on a sturdy outdoor bench, like Jeanette shows, or as a quick circuit in the gym using an exercise bench. Either way,

In-room fitness amenities are making it easier than ever to keep up your workout routine while staying in a hotel — you technically don’t even need to put on your shoes! Responding to the needs of the modern traveler, many hotel brands are placing a heavier emphasis on health and wellness — from filling their

Natalie Jardine was denied donating blood in matric because she was underweight, unfortunately when she did gain weight, she got way more than she bargained for. Everything changed for Natalie when she caught the running bug — it transformed her lifestyle and helped her become a better runner.  Natalie Jardine Occupation: Marketing agency founder and business

The importance of getting vaccinated has been a hot topic of conversation in recent years, largely due to widely circulated misinformation that has caused parents to opt out of vaccinating their children, putting entire communities at risk. But something that hasn’t received nearly as much attention is the fact that, in some cases, it’s equally

Don’t be too hard on yourself! Sometimes losing weight has nothing to do with your willpower or your personality. Experts say that 95% of all diets fail because we’re under the impression that what works for our friends will also work for us. Dr Yael Joffe, Chief Science Officer at 3×4 Genetics and world-renowned specialist

If you want to build muscle, you need to strength train — but swimming is one form of cardio that can help inch you closer to your goals. “Muscle is built by repetitive motions, using the same muscles over and over again,” Cindy Dallow, PhD, a sports dietitian and triathlon coach, told POPSUGAR. Plus, unlike