Eating too many starchy foods can have several effects on your body, including weight gain, bloating and the wild blood sugar fluctuations that can lead to Type 2 diabetes.

Carbohydrates and protein provide 4 calories of energy per gram, while there are 9 calories per gram of fat. Choose healthy carbs, such as fruits and vegetables.

Sugar adds empty calories to a diet, making it hard to meet calorie goals for weight loss. If you've gotta have it, choose low-calorie candy or dark chocolate.

There's a lot of information (and misinformation) about sculpting your abs and strengthening your core. Here's what you need to know for a strong, stable midsection.

When considering fast food vs. home-cooked meals, remember that restaurant meals are much less nutritious in their calorie, fat, sugar and sodium content.

If you've been working out at home recently (or if you just joined a new gym), here's what you need to know about starting a new gym workout routine.

Any good fitness regimen makes room for active recovery days. And each sweat session should include a warm-up and cool-down section. Here's why and what that looks like.

While it's important to focus on your lower body so you can look great from behind, strengthening your glutes and legs serves a lot of other purposes.

We all know that our bodies consist primarily of water. Yet, many of us still neglect our hydration. Here's how to keep your thirst at bay.

It's time to for a second check-in. Check your weight and measurements for your own knowledgeable use, and continue to visualize your goals.

Your weight gain, weakened immune system and loss of libido might all be traced back to one silent killer: stress. Here are some tips on how to manage it!

Got achy, post-workout muscles? You're not alone! Here's how to deal with the dreaded delayed-onset muscle soreness with foam rolling and stretching.