Simple Slow-Cooker Chicken + Pasta Soup
Soothe your soul with a classic chicken soup that includes tender pasta, carrots, and celery. Serves: 6 Hands-On Prep Time: 5 min Total Time: 5 hrs 30 min INGREDIENTS: 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds) 4 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces 4 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 medium onion, halved […]
REALLY EASY Slow-Cooker Smoky Beef + Bean Chili
Chipotles, tomato paste, and beer give this robust dish its deep, rich flavor. Serves: 4 Hands-On Prep Time: 15 min Total Time: 4-8 hrs (depends on if setting slow-cooker on high or low) INGREDIENTS: (2) 15.5-ounce cans kidney beans, rinsed (1) 28-ounce can diced tomatoes 12 ounces lager beer ¾ pound beef chuck, cut into 3/4-inch […]
See How Much the “Perfect” Female Body Has Changed in 100 Years (It’s Crazy!)
There’s a reason magazine covers include lines like “5 Moves for Michelle Obama Arms” or “The Secret for a Booty Like Beyoncé.” But if you’ve ever found yourself wishing for this actress’s waist or that singer’s legs, remember this: The media’s concept of the ideal woman’s body isn’t static. Whoever People magazine deems “most beautiful” […]
See Which Alcoholic Drinks Have the Least (+ Most) Carbs
When we think of carb heaven, we picture flaky croissants, decadent cupcakes, artisan breads, and perfectly al dente pasta. Alcohol doesn’t even make it onto our radar. And that makes sense when you’re talking about hard alcohol, which is carb free. (Don’t forget to check the nutrition labels of the mixers and liqueurs you use. […]
WHAT…Eat Cheese, Steak + Beef Jerky to BOOST your Metabolism
YES IT’S TRUE!! These foods that many people consider “BAD” or “OFF LIMITS” when trying to watch your weight can actually be BENEFICIAL to keeping your waistline trim. Your taste buds will be so happy too! Cheese You will read conflicting views on the consumption of cheese and other dairy products, but studies show that […]
Happy #NationalDessertDay! Celebrate with Chocolate Chip Cookies that are DELISH + Low Carb too!!
These AMAZING SINGLE SERVING jumbo low-carb CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES will be a PARTY IN YOUR MOUTH to celebrate #NationalDessertDay! Serves: 1 Weight Watchers Points: 8 INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon butter, melted 2 teaspoons of 1 lightly whisked egg *See Notes 2 teaspoons granulated sweetener (if not following low carb, sub with white sugar) 1 teaspoon coconut sugar […]
Bradley Cooper ate 6,000 Calories per day to BUFF UP for his role
To prep for his role as Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle in the blockbuster movie American Sniper, Bradley Cooper took his physical transformation very seriously! Packing on 40 pounds of muscle, Cooper tells Men’s Health he consumed an insane 6,000 calories a day — and had to be force-fed! — while getting into character. “I had […]
#modelseatcookies . . . WHAT?!
Up + Coming SuperModel TAYLOR M. – on location in MEXICO shooting for top fashion magazine ANDREA. Munching on her PUSH PROTEIN PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE. “I ABSOLUTELY LOVE these peanut butter cookies – OMG they are SOOO GOOD! I definitely snack on them while I’m on location all day long. Of course they’re so […]
TOP Hangover Busting Smoothie Recipe
The secret to busting a nasty morning-after hangover? Smoothies! “After a night full of drinking, smoothies are an effective way to replace moisture in the body,” says Lee Holmes, certified health coach and author of Supercharged Food. (superchargedfood.com) But you don’t want to throw in just any types of fruits or veggies. There are specific […]
Personal Portion Sized Freezer-Friendly Baked Oatmeal Cups
PLUS they’re gluten free + diabetic friendly! Here’s a FAST SOLUTION for that constant question of “WHAT DO I EAT??” – these healthy + filling baked oatmeal cups are the perfect SNACK SOLUTION to a busy morning or after-school madness. Perfect for the WHOLE FAMILY! Ingredients: 3 eggs 1 Tablespoons vanilla extract 1 cup unsweetened […]
V-FIT tip: Start your day with one of the TOP 5 BREAKFAST Foods for Busy Pros
1. Raspberries A cup of raspberries delivers a whopping 8 grams of fiber (that’s more than double what’s in a cup of strawberries and about the same amount in a cup of some types of beans). What’s so great about all that fiber? Recent research in the Journal of Nutritionsuggests eating more fiber as a way […]
BUFF UP like BATMAN – What did Ben REALLY do?
To BUILD HIMSELF into the IDEAL BATMAN PHYSIQUE, Ben Affleck really had to focus on both his PHYSICAL TRAINING + DIET. He needed to create an overall athletic physique, not just big muscles. Filming for the role was also physically challenging, which meant Ben had to have excellent cardio endurance to make it thru all those […]