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14 Ways to Stay Fit During the Holidays

Johanna FerreiraNovember 9, 2019July 14, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraNovember 9, 2019July 14, 20200933

The holidays are upon us, which means it’s time for suéteres, posadas, and cobijas. And as much as I love the tamal season, there’s a reason why sweatpants are the only thing that fits me this time of year. Many...

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J.Lo’s 10 Day No Carb Challenge Was NOT What I Expected

HipLatinaMarch 15, 2019August 12, 2020

by HipLatinaMarch 15, 2019August 12, 202002131

As someone who is health-conscious, active, and a former fitness professional, I like to stay in the know on the latest news in the wellness world. So when I learned Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez were doing a 10-day, no-carb, no-sugar...

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Why I’m Glad My Mom Supported My Weight Loss Surgery

Irina GonzalezJanuary 15, 2019October 12, 2020

by Irina GonzalezJanuary 15, 2019October 12, 20200631

Nine years ago, I weighed 100 pounds more than I do today. You would never know it from looking at me now, with my Instagram feed full of healthy meals and me raving about plant-based eating to anyone who will...

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Is Intermittent Fasting a Healthy Weight Loss Option?

Giselle CastroAugust 26, 2018September 17, 2020

by Giselle CastroAugust 26, 2018September 17, 20200406

If you follow popular health gurus or celebrities such as Terry Crews, Selena Gomez, Nicole Kidman, and Beyoncé on social media, then you’ve probably seen them use the term “intermittent fasting” to describe their diets. This popular pattern of eating, also...

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5 Women Explain Why They Chose Not to Shed for the Wedding

Giselle CastroJuly 12, 2018October 8, 2020

by Giselle CastroJuly 12, 2018October 8, 20200542

I had been engaged for about a week and was swiping in at my gym, when a personal trainer lingering nearby spotted my engagement ring. He started small talk asking me when I was getting married and then presumptuously said...