With the holidays coming to a close, the beginning of the New Year means a fresh, healthy start for many. To change the way you look and feel this year, focus on healthier lifestyle choices that you can maintain for years to come, rather than a short period of time. If your New Year’s Resolution involves losing weight, keep in mind that people who take it off more [...]
'Tis the season...countless holiday parties, cocktails, cookies and more. All of this merriment can do a number on your waistline, leading to more challenging New Year's resolutions. But with these holiday survival tips for you and your kids, and tasty yet healthy recipes from our fitness and nutrition experts, you can celebrate the holidays without having to loosen your belt!
Many of the claims about holiday weight gain are just as inflated as Santa’s belly. A study published in The New England Journal of Medicine found that people of normal weight gain one pound over the holidays, and people who are overweight or obese gain 7-10 pounds. However, this news isn’t all merry. The study also reports that most people never shed the weight they gain, and gaining [...]
As the Founder of traveling fitness spa Escape To Shape, Erica Gragg has traveled the globe hosting curated vacations at trend-setting destinations such as Cartegena, Croatia, Istanbul, Marrakech, and Vietnam. In addition to offering luxury accommodations, amazing workouts, and cultural excursions, Escape to Shape offers delicious, local healthy cuisine that is reflective of the local region and season.
In the spirit of Escape to Shape's [...]
A barre3 team favorite, Founder Sadie Lincoln recommends having these healthy "barre3 bars" on hand before holiday happy hours to manage blood sugar levels. These energy bars are so easy to make you can whip them up within minutes. They don't need to bake and all you need is a glass dish and a food processor!
Feel free to adapt the recipe to suit your needs [...]
