The 3-Phase Walking Plan That Reshapes Your Entire Body

Each phase builds on the last, ensuring consistent progress while preventing plateaus. If you’re ready to reshape your body through walking, follow this structured 3-phase approach. Each phase lasts four weeks, gradually increasing in difficulty to keep your body challenged and your results steady. Photo: Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That! You’ll establish a solid walking habit while improving cardiovascular fitness and strengthening your lower body. Are Your Workouts Making You Store More Fat?...

March 2, 2025 · 1 min · 117 words · Andrea Williams

10 Best Fast-Food Chicken Sandwiches Under $5

This content references scientific studies and academic research, and is fact-checked to ensure accuracy. Our teamof licensed nutritionists and dietitians strives to be objective, unbiased, and honest. Much likefast-food burgers, numerous fast-food chicken sandwiches come in at under $5. Restaurants/Shutterstock The McChicken by itself retails for $2.49. Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich It doesn’t get more classic at Chick-fil-A than ordering aChick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich. Add your favorite sauce and you have the makings of a tasty, affordable lunch....

March 1, 2025 · 1 min · 174 words · Adam Fleming

4 Major Changes You'll See at Texas Roadhouse This Year

This content references scientific studies and academic research, and is fact-checked to ensure accuracy. Our teamof licensed nutritionists and dietitians strives to be objective, unbiased, and honest. Texas Roadhouseis enjoying stunning levels of success in a climate when many similar fast-casual restaurants are facing decline. Shutterstock We here at Eat This, Not That! “We like being in that 30-ish number. We can be very good at opening 25-30 restaurants on a normal basis....

March 1, 2025 · 1 min · 122 words · Christopher Garcia

4 Restaurant Chains With Free Rolls That Keep Customers Coming Back

This content references scientific studies and academic research, and is fact-checked to ensure accuracy. Our teamof licensed nutritionists and dietitians strives to be objective, unbiased, and honest. Forget apps, entrees, or even desserts. Shutterstock Some people choose their restaurant based solely on the freebreadselectionand, we can’t say we blame them. Steakhouses often bake up brown bread or sourdough loaves. At Red Lobster, cheesy Cheddar Bay Biscuits rule the maritime chain....

March 1, 2025 · 3 min · 573 words · Jodi Bullock

5 Restaurant Chains That Just Went Bankrupt Amid Massive Debt

This content references scientific studies and academic research, and is fact-checked to ensure accuracy. Our teamof licensed nutritionists and dietitians strives to be objective, unbiased, and honest. “We just can’t do it anymore. Shutterstock We’re cutting back frequency. Here are 5 restaurant chains that recently went bankrupt after accumulating massive amounts of debt. The chain now has 44 restaurants, down from 95 ten years ago. Shutterstock Shutterstock Shutterstock Shutterstock Shutterstock

March 1, 2025 · 1 min · 70 words · Mark Haley

6 Chains That Use Real Butter—Not Cheap Margarine Substitutes

This content references scientific studies and academic research, and is fact-checked to ensure accuracy. Our teamof licensed nutritionists and dietitians strives to be objective, unbiased, and honest. Butter is an incredibly versatile ingredient that just makes practically everything taste better. Shutterstock The higher butterfat will lend to a richer butter." Here are 6 chains that use real butter in their cooking. Outback Steakhouse Outback Steakhouse chef Efrem Cutler toldTasting Tablethe chain uses real butter to cook its steaks....

March 1, 2025 · 1 min · 151 words · Lori Smith

7 Costco Products That Are 'Secret Steals' According to Members

This content references scientific studies and academic research, and is fact-checked to ensure accuracy. Our teamof licensed nutritionists and dietitians strives to be objective, unbiased, and honest. Here are 7 Costco items shoppers say offer the best bang for your buck. Costco/Shutterstock Normandy-Style Vegetable Blend Costco shoppers love the 5.5 lb Kirkland Signature Normandy-StyleVegetable Blend. “The giant bag of Normandy-style vegetables. It’s a great side for almost every meal,” one fan commented....

March 1, 2025 · 2 min · 302 words · Erika Thompson DDS

7 Expert-Approved Exercises That Melt Belly Fat Fast

Compound exercises, which engage multiple muscle groups, are particularly effective for boosting metabolism andaccelerating fat loss. Incorporate them into your routine, focusing on intensity, consistency, and proper form. Let’s get started. Shutterstock Perform them in a circuit, resting only when needed to keep your heart rate elevated. Burpees Burpees are one of the most effective exercises for burning fat and strengthening the entire body. This explosive movement engages the core, legs, and upper body while providing a serious cardiovascular challenge....

March 1, 2025 · 1 min · 163 words · Angela James

8 Alternatives To Running That Torch More Calories

Running is an excellent way to shed pounds, improve aerobic fitness, and extend your lifespan. But not everyone enjoys pounding the pavement, hitting the trails, or clocking miles on a treadmill. For some, physical limitations or health concerns make running impractical or unsafe. Shutterstock Aerobic exercise in general provides a host of health benefits, according to the Mayo Clinic. Staying active can also contribute to a longer, healthier life. Get ready to break a sweat and maximize your results!...

March 1, 2025 · 2 min · 284 words · Amanda Morales

Most People Fail This 60-Second Balance Test—Can You Pass?

From walking stairs to catching yourself when you trip, balance keeps you steady and in control. Balance can be tested and trained. This 60-second balance challenge is a simple but revealing way to assess your stability. Shutterstock Ready to see how you measure up? Let’s get started. This test might be more challenging than expected if you’ve never trained your balance. Shutterstock Many people struggle with this test because vision plays a significant role in balance....

March 1, 2025 · 1 min · 167 words · Patricia Brown

Taco Bell Just Launched a Spicy New Chicken Menu and Fans Are Fired Up

This content references scientific studies and academic research, and is fact-checked to ensure accuracy. Our teamof licensed nutritionists and dietitians strives to be objective, unbiased, and honest. Had a double stack, beefy 5 layer, and cantina soft taco today all with the sauce. Shutterstock I like it, good amount of heat, with a nice limey taste," one Redditorshared. It’s not as spicy as it looks but I have a high tolerance for spicy food....

March 1, 2025 · 1 min · 93 words · James Rivera

11 Costco Items Shoppers Say They'll "Never Buy Again"

This content references scientific studies and academic research, and is fact-checked to ensure accuracy. Our teamof licensed nutritionists and dietitians strives to be objective, unbiased, and honest. Here are 11 items Costco shoppers say they will never buy again. Shutterstock Protein Bars Some Costco members are very critical of the Think! “Decided to try some Think! I should have Thought! Costco No one in my house could manage to eat them....

February 28, 2025 · 3 min · 634 words · Amanda Hays

6 Chains That Use Hand-Battered Onion Rings—Not Frozen Ones from a Bag

This content references scientific studies and academic research, and is fact-checked to ensure accuracy. Our teamof licensed nutritionists and dietitians strives to be objective, unbiased, and honest. Farmer Boys Farmer Boys prides itself on hand-made onion rings prepared from scratch every day in restaurants. Shutterstock “Farm fresh, hand-chopped, and battered daily at each restaurant. Crispy, colossal, and addictive,” the chainsaysabout its 4pc Colossal Onion Rings. “I used to go there for the onion rings back when I worked in Colton....

February 28, 2025 · 1 min · 186 words · David Butler