Your body and brain crave stasis, and naturally fight against losing weight. But that doesn’t mean you can’t diet healthily and sustainably. Here’s what’s really going inside your brain when you diet. photo credit: shutterstock There are countless dieting

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Avocados have a special place in the hearts of wellness enthusiasts—and, well, anyone who's into brunch—but they're kind of an unstable object of affection. Their prime ripeness window seems to fly by faster than a HIIT workout, and as such, some people s

Cleaning out the refrigerator is one of the most painful things I have to do every week. Sadly, I end up tossing food I didn't remember I had, fruits and veggies that have gone terribly bad, and those leftovers I knew I would never end up eating. Since I

The 'Sunday Scaries' are a common feeling of dread before the week starts. A psychologist told INSIDER that this feeling is both a physical and psychological reaction. Sometimes these feelings can point to larger issues, like depression or anxiety. Enjoyi

Celebrities Britney Spears, Scarlett Johansson, and Jennifer Lopez are all fans of one type of training that is taking the health and wellness world by storm — HIIT. Even trainers like Jillian Michaels and celebrity trainer Jorge Cruise have both previous

People count everything from calories to steps. But there is one measurement that's constantly counted, addressed, and criticized when it comes to health — a person's weight. Because of the emphasis placed on this figure, people tend to think it's the onl

Making healthy food purchases is often complicated by misleading terms and misinformation. Nutritionists told INSIDER what they actually look at when grocery shopping. The most important information is on the back of product's packaging. In 2016, there we

Dreams are essentially metaphors for issues and challenges in our waking lives. Dreaming of death likely means you are dealing with a big change or "death" in your life. Meanwhile, dreaming of pregnancy indicates a new project or "baby" is in the works. I

It might seem corny, but actress, dancer, and singer Julianne Hough told INSIDER that she doesn't have any health or fitness regrets — just knowledge. "I think everything is a learning experience," she told INSIDER in an email while at the Propel Co Lab F

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It seems like there is a "new diet" in the news every week. And no matter how much research you do on a trendy diet, dietitians told INSIDER that most people still forget to keep a few crucial factors in mind — and that's one of the reasons why their diet

Losing weight is often rushed — whether it's a "miracle" product promising results in one week or a diet program claiming you can "shed pounds fast." Although reaching and maintaining a healthy weight is a common goal, doing so too fast could have scary c

Stress has an impact on both your physical and mental health. Health experts agree that reoccurring stress, getting sick easily, and stress that interferes with your everyday life are red flags that your stress is more serious than you might think. It is

Eating healthy isn't very complicated, but there are a few mistakes nutritionists and doctors often see people make. Quality and quantity both need to be considered when choosing what to eat. Carbs are not your enemy, and whole wheat bread isn't always yo

I took my first hot yoga class at bodē NYC in a 100-degree Fahrenheit room. I was nervous about sweating too much and not being able to keep up with the group. The calming atmosphere — and even the sweat — actually put me in a great mood. I found that I e