Simply Melody Jones

A new diet arrives, another fades away. Should eating habits really be as fleeting as fashion trends? Let's face it: The best weight-loss strategies are the ones that stand the test of time. So, let's get back to basics. Here, we've gathered 25 classic tips from our favorite … [Read more...]

You probably have heard this many times, "Abs are made 30% in the gym and 70% in the kitchen", so it shouldn't come as a surprise when we say that how you fuel your body is just as important, if not more important than exercise. It is true that exercise plays an essential role in … [Read more...]

Americans, as research suggests, are getting more and more apple-shaped by the minute—adding inches to their bellies that pose an immediate threat to their health, happiness, and even financial futures. Fifty-four percent of U.S. adults now have central obesity (colloquially … [Read more...]

Belly fat is dangerous fat—period. The excess, often firm fat around your middle is known as visceral fat. As your waistline expands, individual fat cells inflate, which can lead to lower HDL (aka "good") cholesterol and higher levels of triglycerides, a bad type of fatty acid in … [Read more...]

We all know hydration and regular exercise play a vital role in keeping our metabolism working steadily. But, simply drinking water and hitting the gym aren’t enough. We also need to make sure we’re eating enough. When we don’t consume enough calories, our body desperately wants … [Read more...]