6 Myths About How to Jump-Start Weight Loss
Many weight-loss products like meal replacement plans, detox teas, fat-burning supplements, and juice cleanses promise to “jump-start weight loss.” However, “jump-starting weight loss’ is...
Lauren Krouse
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Lauren Krouse is a freelance writer and researcher based in North Carolina. A graduate of the MFA in Creative Nonfiction program at UNC-Wilmington, she loves writing about all things health, fitness, politics, and activism. When she’s not typing away, you can find her meditating, weightlifting, playing soccer, or walking in the woods with her partner and two rescue dogs.
Experts Debate: Could Artificial Sweeteners Hamper Weight Loss?
Swapping sugar for Splenda in your morning cup of joe is a common weight-loss trick. After all, eating less sugar and fewer calories is a tried-and-true strategy to reduce your overall intake in...
How Long Does it Take to Lose Belly Fat?
When you’re trying to slim down, a jiggly midsection is often the first thing you want to see melt away. But research shows losing belly fat is more complicated than upping the intensity of ab...
Experts Debate: Is Eating Before or After a Workout Better For Weight Loss?
When you’re trying to lose weight, proper nutrition is essential as you learn how to count calories, strike the perfect balance of macronutrients and schedule meals and snacks to support your...
Everything You Need to Know About Citrus
Citrus fruits like oranges, lemons and limes are well-known for being a great source of vitamin C, an immune system-supporter that might even help shorten the duration of a cold. But that’s not...