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Are you trying to burn fat? There are certain groceries you should be stocking up on during your weekly run. We asked Tara Collingwood, MS, RDN, CSSD, LD/N, ACSM-CPT, a Board Certified Sports Dietitian and co-author of the Flat Belly Cookbook for Dummies, to identify some of them. “While these groceries are powerful tools, no food works in isolation. Reducing visceral fat in 30 days is best achieved through a holistic approach: maintaining a moderate calorie deficit, choosing these high-fiber, high-protein foods, replacing refined grains and added sugars, and incorporating regular physical activity(especially a combination of aerobic exercise and strength training),” she says.…

As we wrap another remarkable year at SUCCESS®, I’m elated to set the stage for our inaugural legacy-themed issue. You’re in for a real treat. With so much change in the world and AI at our fingertips, I’m reminded more and more that my personal legacy is a complex compilation of pain to purpose and struggle to success—literally and metaphorically. I’m blessed to be here, but not without a lot of blood, sweat and tears over the years—as well as a multitude of hurdles that I’ve had to overcome on the work front and home front. Something I’m sure every…

History is guaranteed to be made in Resorts World Theater this coming weekend. For the first time since 2019, there will be a new Classic Physique Olympia champion. Six-time titleholder Chris Bumstead had his last dance and called it a career. He’s taken his final lap around the sport as champion and will watch someone else stand tall on center stage. The question is, who will that be? Even with Bumstead and now Men’s Open pro Urs Kalecinski out of the lineup, that is two of the top three finishers from the 2024 Olympia out of the running. Before we…

After 50, staying fit is no longer just about looking good. It’s about keeping your body capable, strong, and ready for whatever life throws your way. The best measure of fitness isn’t always how much weight you can lift, but how long your body can perform functional movements without giving in. That’s where bodyweight training shines; it demands control, endurance, and strength all at once. Completing a sequence of bodyweight moves without stopping puts your fitness level on display. It shows how efficiently your muscles fire, how steady your core holds, and how well your cardiovascular system keeps up under…

October 5, 2025 By Leanne Vogel October 5, 2025 Once we hit our mid-30s, we start losing about 1% of muscle mass each year, and by menopause, that number can reach 3–5%. It’s not just muscle… we lose metabolic flexibility, hormone balance, and recovery capacity. “I’m eating clean, I’m moving my body, I’m doing all the right things… and it’s still not working,” – sound familiar? You’re not alone. This isn’t your fault. Modern life, hormonal shifts, and aging change how your cells communicate. What your body needs isn’t more fuel…it’s better instructions. That’s where bioactive peptides come in… tiny…

The setup for the seated dumbbell overhead press looks simple: You grab the weights, sit down, hoist them up, and get after it. However, the process behind the shoulder-pumping move often trips up many lifters. Without a solid setup, you’re fighting unstable dumbbells, stressing your shoulders, and burning energy that belongs to increasingyour shoulder’s sexiness. Unlike a barbell, dumbbells demand more effort and control. They reveal weaknesses between sides, put your muscle stabilizers on high alert, and punish poor form. That’s why your pre-lift checklist is the difference between an effective press or a flawed rep. Here, I will guide…

The setup for the seated dumbbell overhead press looks simple: You grab the weights, sit down, hoist them up, and get after it. However, the process behind the shoulder-pumping move often trips up many lifters. Without a solid setup, you’re fighting unstable dumbbells, stressing your shoulders, and burning energy that belongs to increasingyour shoulder’s sexiness. Unlike a barbell, dumbbells demand more effort and control. They reveal weaknesses between sides, put your muscle stabilizers on high alert, and punish poor form. That’s why your pre-lift checklist is the difference between an effective press or a flawed rep. Here, I will guide…

Pumpkin season is here and with it comes everything from spiced lattes to pumpkin pie. While many of these fall favorites are packed with added sugar, pumpkin itself is a nutrient-rich food worth celebrating. This bright orange squash is loaded with beta-carotene (a precursor to vitamin A), fiber, and antioxidants that support eye health, skin health, and immunity. Plus, its natural sweetness makes it a perfect base for better-for-you fall recipes. Pumpkin Spice Health Benefits Pumpkin spice blends typically feature cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. All of these ingredients do more than add cozy flavor. Cinnamon may support healthy blood…

Tasteless isn’t necessarily a word you’d want to use to describe your food — unless that food is protein powder. The best unflavored protein powders have the advantage of blending unobtrusively into all sorts of things you already eat, such as muffins, smoothies, oatmeal, and more. When you add a scoop to your diet without tweaking flavor, you get all the upside of protein’s muscle-building, satiating effects without interrupting your regularly scheduled meals.  Not all unflavored protein powders are right for everyone, though. When shopping for your best fit, you’ll want to consider how often you’ll use the powder, the…

In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with Jesse J. Anderson, a writer, speaker, coach, and ADHD advocate whose work has resonated with countless people navigating life with ADHD. He’s the author of Extra Focus: The Quick Start Guide to Adult ADHD and the voice behind the popular newsletter of the same name. Jesse brings a mix of humor, honesty, and lived experience to the conversation. We dive into the challenges of attention, time, and motivation—and the strategies that can help not only those with ADHD, but anyone who wants to work with their brain instead of against it. Six Discussion…