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Aren’t you ever just a little jealous of men’s carefree attitude towards working out and dieting? They can talk about it, without all this anxiety and pressure around it. That could be because they’re doing it right! Here are some tips we could take from them.

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You probably tried cutting out carbs completely, and while you maybe dropped weight fast, you also likely felt so lethargic you couldn’t stick to your exercise routine! And you were probably a smidge moody too. So you want to incorporate the no-no category of food back into your diet, in a healthy way now? Here are 14 surprisingly slimming carbohydrates that should be a regular part of your diet.

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Since you probably already have dozens of excuses ready to go as for why you shouldn’t exercise — and because sitting on your butt just feels so good —you need to prepare mantras, ahead of time, to repeat at those moments when you don’t feel like moving at all and eating a tub of ice cream! Here are a few thoughts to get you started — and motvated.

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Most of us feel off track without our cell phones constantly connected to us, so it only makes sense to keep healthy living apps on your mobile device to keep you on track with your wellness goals. There are countless health and wellness apps — many of them free– for you to choose from whether you have an iPhone, Android, etc.  With so little time on your schedule, it’s a lifesaver to be able to access apps for a quick workout or to log your food intake for the day. So check this app list below to see which you should download next to make your life simpler.

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Don’t think you’re out of the fire just because flu season is over. Another germ-tastic season is on its way: summer! Many bacteria and viruses thrive in heat. Not to mention when the weather is nice, you’re probably leaving the house more, putting you in contact with countless more germs. Here are easy ways to protect your life against germs.

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As the colors outside shift, so do those in the grocery store produce section. You’ll start seeing fruits and veggies that you perhaps don’t know what to do with—or maybe you lost all your recipes for them from last spring! The fact is you should be enjoying produce when it is in season because hat’s when it’s at its best! So here’s your guide to the colorful, fiber-ful goodies at your local market.

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Hate to exercise? Feel allergic to it? Is it your idea of torture? You’re not alone. But you still want to be slim and healthy, right? Forget complicated machinery, personal trainers, and expensive workout clothes. Here are 14 no-workout ways to lose weight that almost anyone can do.

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We could all use a little encouragement to keep more produce in the house. But if your knowledge on what to do with it is limited, you’ll end up buying pricier, pre-made dishes with your favorite veggies. Save your money, and do it yourself with these 14 different ways to cook almost any vegetable.

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Have you ever peeked over at your kid’s menu, or the children’s section of the buffet and felt a little ashamed when you realized you wanted that food instead? Well if you can put that shame aside (and if the server will let you) you might actually benefit from ordering off the 12 and under menu.

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If you just wanted a workout, you’d step outside your house and jog. Maybe you’d invest in some small weights to have at home. You do not pay a monthly or yearly gym membership fee, just to get in and get out. But if like most people, the gym has become just one more chore you want to get over with, then you may need some reminders on how you could (and should!) be enjoying that fancy “fitness club” you pay for.