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This year has been a fantastic one for a number of burger chains. Shake Shack, for example, saw impressiveboosts in salesandlaunched a new loyalty program. We’re talking sales declines,restaurant closures, and even bankruptcy in some instances. Photo: Shutterstock Fortunately for fans, most of these struggling burger chains have launched special initiatives aimed at reviving their businesses. However, customers may have to say goodbye to one of these brands for good soon....

Proper diet and caloric deficit paired with exercise will [produce the] best results." Cardio burns calories directly, while core strengthening improves muscle tone." Let’s explore the best floor workouts to lose your apron belly. Photo: Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That! Shutterstock Shutterstock Shutterstock

Right up there withcheeseburgersandcheesesteaks, a classic grilled cheese sandwich is about as Americana as it gets. All of which makes it ripe for a taste test. Schlotzky’s This was my first time atSchlotzky’sand it might be my last. Photo: Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That! Turns out, not great! This sandwich cost me $8.79. Suffice to say I was not excited to bite into it. Matt Kirouac/Eat This Not That...

Now, after 53 years in business, another chain has joined the list of 2024 restaurant bankruptcies. The Eegee’swebsitecurrently lists 25 locations that are left in operation. 4 Burger Chains On a Downward Spiral In 2024 The reason for Eegee’s bankruptcy filing? Photo: Eegee’s / Facebook The company also said that both its assets (i.e. funds and resources it owns) and liabilities (i.e. However, the Chapter 11 process will allow Eegee’s to stay afloat as it reorganizes its debts....

However, the chain decided to shift its focus to beverages with a brand-new, first-of-its-kind restaurant. Meanwhile, the cafe has ordering kiosks, digital menu boards, and some indoor seating. Photo: Robert V Schwemmer / Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That! Courtesy of Taco Bell Courtesy of Taco Bell

Is there an indulgence more American than the hamburger? That’s quite a lot of patties being flipped every day. Over the years, fast-food chains have tried to perfect the hamburger and differentiate themselves in the industry. Photos: The brands. Design: Eat This, Not That! Some have moved away from processed ingredients to exclusively using thehighest-quality beef. Others have been working tomake their burgers larger and juicier. In fact, the Ohio-based burger chain has focused on high-quality ingredients since it first opened....

That’s because “spot reduction” isn’t a thing when it comes to fat loss. That’s because the more muscle you have, the more calories your body burns at rest. “It delivers a full-body burn to help you torch more calories in the long run. Photo: Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That! Plus, it willtone your armsand surrounding muscles.” Shutterstock Shutterstock Shutterstock

Achieving the 10,000-steps-a-day benchmark has become a common fitness goaland for good reason. This contributes to weight loss and weight management. “You also maintain proper posture while walking, which engages the core muscles,” says Garcia. Photo: Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That! One of the greatest things about walking 10K steps a day? It’s one of the simplest forms of physical activity someone can do. “It requires no training or special equipment, and it can be done anywhere,” Garcia notes....

As the age-old saying goes, “There’s always room for dessert.” And for many people, this means digging into a slice of chocolate cake. Velvety, rich, and fudgy, a piece of chocolate cake can be theperfect ending to any meal. Shutterstock Whatever your chocolate preferences are, there’s guaranteed to be a chocolate cake variety that aligns with them. Celebrating a birthday or anniversary? In need of a pick-me-up? LongHorn Steakhouse Or maybe you’re just hoping to satisfy your sweet tooth....

If there’s one fast-food chain the West Coast is famous for, it’sIn-N-Out. In-N-Out’ssecret menu itemsaren’t limited to the six “Not So Secret” options listed on its website though. There are plenty of other items customers can order when they swing by the popular burger chain. Photo: Kaley Roberts. Design: Eat This, Not That! Curious what other creative choices are out there? Here are 24 secret menu items you could order at In-N-Out....

The Fix:Ensure you have ample time to rest and implement active recovery days into your routine. This will reduce excess strain on your body while keeping it engaged. “These activities are easier on joints while improving cardiovascular health. Photo: Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That! Additionally, try joint-friendly strength exercises like step-ups or glute bridges for a well-rounded routine.” After your main workout, perform static stretching to engage major muscle groups....

Goodbalancemeans maintaining agility, physical fitness, and an independent lifestyle as you age. In fact,more than 14 million older adultsexperience falls each year. Preserving and building on your balance promotes overall health and longevity. Photo: Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That! Engaging in backward walking for three minutes each day can help preserve your balance. “Doing this one to two times weekly will greatly improve your balance.” “Some great, common core strengthening exercises include a plank and sit-ups....

The holiday season is all about decking the halls with merry decor and the tables with festive treats. Instead, we have the bestat-home workoutstoprevent holiday weight gainand help you stay active. “HIIT combines short bursts of maximal intensity exercise with brief periods of rest. Photo: Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That! The key word here is maximal intensity,” Cummings tells us. Bodyweight training is an excellent way to sculpt lean muscle while promoting long-term fat loss and weight management....