We all deal with stress. Work, money, family, health, relationships, responsibilities — sometimes just trying to get everything done in a day can become stressful. Most of the time when we talk about stress, we think about how it makes us feel mentally. We feel overwhelmed, frustrated, worried or just mentally tired. But stress doesn't just affect your mind. Your body feels it too. When you're under stress, your body reacts to it. Your heart rate can increase. Your muscles ti

FICTION: You have to exercise to lose weight. FACT: You can lose weight without ever stepping foot in a gym. Now before you stop reading... I'm not saying exercise isn't important. Far from it. Here's the truth. Weight loss happens when your body burns more calories than it takes in. That means nutrition plays the biggest role in whether the number on the scale goes down. Exercise, however, does something just as important. It helps you build and preserve muscle. It strengthe

For years we've been told that breakfast is "the most important meal of the day." I was even taught this concept when I was studying for my nutrition certification. The truth? It's not that simple. FICTION: Everyone needs to eat breakfast every morning. FACT: Everyone needs proper nutrition—but not everyone needs to eat first thing in the morning. Some people wake up hungry and perform better after a balanced breakfast. Others aren't hungry until later and feel perfectly ener