As a lifelong runner, longtime yogi and someone who has lost that “last 10 pounds” more times than she likes to count, one of the great ways I have stayed on track with my own health and fitness has been assigning, editing and writing some great videos, stories and packages in this category.
Here are some fitness, healthy eating and lifestyle stories I particularly love! (Update: The OMJ.com print links are now dead, sniff, but the videos are still live).
How to Deal with the Summertime Blues
Living with a health condition like diabetes can be stressful. And now, heading into summer with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, you may be feeling more anxious or even a little bit down. You may miss your usual mood-boosting summer activities like heading to a pool or going to a concert with friends. When it comes to the summertime blues, here’s what to look out for and some ways that may help you cope this summer. (Editing, BD Diabetes Care App)
7 Bonus Benefits of a Diabetes-Friendly Meal Plan
When you have diabetes, it’s important to follow a meal plan that is low in refined carbs and high in fiber. Choose lean protein, and opt for healthy monounsaturated fats, such as canola and olive oils. A healthy diet can help your blood glucose stay in the normal range, but there are some bonus perks to eating diabetes-friendly fare. So grab your plate and pile on these extra benefits! (Editing, BD Diabetes Care App)
How to Order Healthy Take-Out
Cooking every night while staying home to protect yourself and others from coronavirus (officially called COVID-19) can get old. Ordering takeout can be something to look forward to! However, many takeout meals can be high in calories, sodium, fat and carbs, which can raise your blood sugar. The following tips will help you keep to a healthy diabetes eating plan and stay on the right track. (Editing, BD Diabetes Care app)
9 Tips for Healthy Summer Smoothies
Stay cool this summer with a refreshing smoothie! All you need is a blender and a few nutritious ingredients. Here are 9 simple tips to get you started. (Editing, BD Diabetes Care App)
Tackle (and Win) a Super Bowl Party
Whether you’re really into football or you just want to watch the halftime show, Super Bowl Sunday is a great opportunity to party. Yet the traditional party foods, such as pizza and deep-fried chicken wings, can wreak havoc on your blood sugar levels. In addition, many of these dishes are loaded with sodium and saturated fat, which is bad news for your heart. If you want to keep your blood sugar in check, your cardiovascular system in good shape, and have a good time, here are some tips on how you can tackle–and win–any Super Bowl party. (Editing, BD Diabetes Care App)
I Drank Bone Broth Every Day for a Month and Here’s How It Went
The idea of eating everything I wanted (within reason) for eight hours and then drinking clear liquids the rest of the time seemed like something that would fit into my lifestyle without a major change. Many adherents of the 16:8 diet (that’s 16 hours of fasting and eight hours of eating in a 24-hour period) recommend adding bone broth during the fasting period to help replenish lost vitamins, minerals and salts. So I decided to have a nightly bowl of the centuries-old elixir for a month, and here’s how it went. (Writing, The Daily Meal)
OMJ does the 22 Pushup Challenge, nominates all the ‘Real Housewives of New Jersey’
New Jersey’s own Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi and Jessie James Decker recently completed the 22 Pushup Challenge and we were extremely impressed with how effortlessly they were able to bust out all 22 pushups! So impressed, that we decided to take a trip to Florham Park Fitness, where both moms-of-two work with celebrity trainer Anthony Michael. (Editing, OMJ.com)
The meal plan that changed Albie and Caroline Manzo’s lives now delivers in NJ
Albie Manzo, the Manzo’d with Children star who has successfully sculpted “generations of pasta” into a solid six pack has teamed up with Core Rhythm Fitness to offer healthy meals to northern and central New Jersey. The menu features 12 meal options for people who are looking to stay healthy on the go. For $11.99, you can order a florentine omelette, mahi mahi, buffalo chicken, or any of the other delicious options. (Editing, OMJ.com)
GTL time: 5 workouts to steal from NJ celebrities
Summer is officially here, which means it’s time to freak out about the fact that you forgot to go to the gym. (Every single day for the last four months.) Oops. New Jersey is the home of GTL (gym, tanning, laundry, obviously), so it’s easy to find a fitness routine that works for you. Here’s how five Garden State celebrities got their hot summer bodies! (Editing, OMJ.com)
Kim Kardashian’s trainer Harley Pasternak reveals her pregnancy workout
Kim Kardashian, who announced she was pregnant with baby number two at the beginning of June, openly struggled with her weight during her first pregnancy with daughter North West. To make sure she stays on track this time around, the 34-year-old has hired a nutritionist and is working out with celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak to keep her looking and feeling healthy. (Editing, Hello!)
15 celebrity tips for slimming down in the New Year
After all that holiday weight gain, it is time to get back into gear for the new year. With a few simple tips from celebs like Jessica Simpson, Megan Fox and Jessica Alba, slimming down can be easy and attainable. (Editing, Hello!)
Victoria’s Secret model Sara Sampaio shares her tips to staying fit
Sara Sampaio is one of the latest Victoria’s Secret models to earn her Angel wings and has been having a blast traveling the world. The 24-year-old has even created her own hashtag, #saratakeover, to follow her adventures on Instagram. But, being a part of a long line of famous Angels like Gisele Bündchen and Karlie Kloss takes some hard work. (Editing, Hola! US)
Editor Tested: AntiGravity Aerial Yoga
When it comes to working out, I go by the mantra, the more experimental, the better. I’ve tried a little bit of everything over the years, from Piloxing to heated barre burn to running in a mud race. So when I heard about a yoga class that was done from swinging hammocks, I was sold—especially when I learned that the insanely awesome aerial tricks that Pink pulled off at this year’s Grammy Awards were the result of training on this same same apparatus at the creator’s studio (fact). (Editing, InStyle.com)
How Jessica Alba Keeps That Fab Physique (Hint: It Involves Chocolate Cake)
We admire Jessica Alba for many things: her ability to juggle a career and a family, her penchant for putting stylish outfits together no matter where she’s headed (a fancy awards show or a simple grocery store run), and the envy-inducing way she just so happens to always look flawless on the beach (sigh). (Editing, InStyle.com)
Joy Fit Club’s 30-minute workout
Circuit training is a great way to get a quick, effective total-body workout that never gets boring. The circuits you’ll be doing involve alternating power toning moves with cardio moves, so that in just 30 minutes you can tone your muscles, increase your aerobic capacity and burn body fat. (Editing, TODAY.com)
7 ‘healthy’ foods that are making you fat
Think veggie chips are more virtuous than potato chips? And that turkey burgers have less fat than those made from ground beef? Think again. Many foods that seem healthy are actually fat traps in disguise. (Editing, TODAY.com)
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