Excess belly fat is a serious health concern that’s becoming more and more prevalent in the United States. Often, this is due to a multitude of lifestyle factors, including poor diet choices and physical inactivity. But you don’t have to be technically overweight to have athick waistline. Shutterstock We spoke with experts who share the best daily habits that blast belly fat. Excess abdominal fat is something you want to avoid at all costsyour health depends on it!...

Your 30s can bring on lots of fun changes and chapters. Make your 30s and beyond amazing in every way, shape, and form! Keep reading to learn more about the best exercises for a slimmer body after 30. Shutterstock Raise the weights just above your shoulders, and then reach your arms overhead while pressing the weights up. Next, lower the weights down until they’re back just above your shoulders. That completes one full rep....

I have seven easystanding exercisesto melt your love handles and tighten things up. I recommend a higher-protein diet and lots of leafy vegetables. After you complete one exercise, immediately move into the next exercise. Shutterstock Your heart rate will be high throughout the circuit. Aim for three or more rounds total, at least twice per week, for the best results. This exercise works the quads, hamstrings, glutes, and obliques. Shutterstock...

Daily exerciseandcardiospecificallycomes with so many incredible health benefits, but sometimes, you just dread going to the gym. It just may be your new favorite way to exercise! Here’s the skinny on the 50-mile month walking challenge. Shutterstock (That, of course, depends on the individual and stride size.) So I decided to start a little challenge to myself to go on walks more often. But that’s not enough, just like, a goal like that, you know?...

But just like fast-foodsandwiches, not all tacos are created equally. To help sort the best from the rest, we asked the pros: chefs! Chipotle It’s no surprise that many chefs pickedChipotleas their top taco spot. iStock It’s a reliable option for anyone looking for a quality meal on the go. “I’m always looking to try any new flavors they’re whipping up,” he says. I like to order it with fajita veggies and any of their four salsas....

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They have nearly all the best qualities ofbone-in fried chicken, but come with a fraction of the mess. you could find chicken tenders onfast-food menusall across the United States when you oughta cure your cravings. But any tender aficionado knows that not all fast-food tenders are created equal. Zoe Strozewski / Eat This, Not That! As with any fast-food item, I rated the tenders from each chain on both taste and texture....

You may also accumulate weight and fat around your midsection more easily. So what’s a gal to do? Consistency is key when it comes to diet and fitness if you want to see noticeable results. Shutterstock “I recommend using a yoga mat, especially if you are working out on a hard floor.” Planks Begin planks with your hands below your shoulders and your legs kicked back behind you. Lower to your forearms....

When it comes to authentic Italian cuisine, there’s red sauce and there arered flags. Instead, Kusler suggests keeping menu orders as simple as possible. The simple dishes, the uncomplicated dishes." Shutterstock And when that’s the case, it’s a requisite appetizer for an authentic Italian meal. “It should be reserved for authentic items, like focaccia and bruschetta,” she adds. “Cooking pasta al dente tells me that the kitchen staff is properly trained....

What’s a burger withoutfries? Or, fried chicken withoutmashed potatoes? And why would there be? Smashburger / Facebook Side dishes not only complement their larger entrees, but sometimes, they’ll even outshine them. Here are nine fast-food chains that offer some buzzworthy sides. In fact, McDonald’sreigned supremeas the fast-food chain serving the best fries in America in a recent survey fromCivicScience. Photo: Shutterstock However, the potato sides don’t stop at fries. Wendy’s also has baked potatoes, which the chain first launchedin 1983to provide a lighter choice....

The 30-day countdown is on tosculpt a flatter, fitter belly. The same goes for adding weights and strength-based exercises to your workout routine. Portion out your meals. Shutterstock And with larger servings of food, more food is consumed. Endres suggestsportioning out your mealsin advance so you don’t overeat. “Who eats only 34 cup of cereal in one sitting? Shutterstock No one, that’s who. Once you’re aware of this, you’re free to change your eating accordingly....

Burgers are an American culinary staple. But if you’re ordering aburger at your favorite chain restaurant, its nutrition content is likely not top-of-mind. To put it bluntly: burgers are not a ‘health’ food. iStock Luckily, there are ways to make your burger healthier with some simple swaps. Here are 10 of thehealthiest burgers at major restaurant chains, according to dietitians. “This burger comes with two classic patties topped with American cheese, mayonnaise, and onion straws....