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These light-and-fresh salads are a far cry from iceberg lettuce with croutons. From Apricot Quinoa to an Apple Fennel Salad — these inventive salads, filled with grains, protein and delicious dressings are the kind you’ll regularly crave. A big "thank you" MyFitnessPal for this great content!

1. APRICOT QUINOA SUMMER SALAD

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 255; Total Fat: 15g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 9g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 380mg; Total Carbohydrates: 26g; Dietary…

When it comes to your weight and fitness goals, maybe you’re crushing it in the kitchen and the gym. Your macros are a thing of beauty, your cardio and strength mix is consistent and individualized — but when it comes to results, you’re not getting the traction you want. What gives?

There could be many factors at play, but one big culprit might be stress. Here are some reasons why — along with suggestions for how to lower your stress levels — and possibly your scale’s numbers, too.

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When it comes to your fitness routine the time you spend sweating it out in the gym tends to get all the credit—but it shouldn’t. “The workout is actually the easiest part of a fitness routine,” says Jay Cardiello, celebrity trainer and Gold’s Gym Fitness Institute member.

“Whether you walk, jog, lift weights, or do CrossFit, an hour is only four percent of your day, and you can’t [make that more important than] the 23 other hours.”

Things like good nutrition and quality sleep matter…

We need to talk. It’s not you, it’s us. This relationship isn’t working for us anymore. Maybe it’s time we go our separate ways.

Is that a conversation you need to have with your scale? That little machine that often feels like it’s judging you can be your best friend in gauging your progress when you’re trying to lose weight. 

But guess what: Not only is it not the end-all, be-all for weight loss, it might be working against you. Is it time to break up with your scale? Here are five…

Exercise programs need to be modified regularly in order to see and feel continual results, but it can be difficult to adopt and stick with a new exercise routine. The solution: A proactive plan of action that injects new life into a boring workout routine and provides motivation to do more than simply "get to the gym.” 

Here are 13 techniques that can help anyone break through a fitness plateau and find satisfaction in a challenging new exercise regimen.

Longing for the good old days…

These grilling tips can help you have a healthier cookout. Summer is synonymous with grilling for many families, and why not? When the weather is warm, we spend more time outdoors and try to stay out of the hot kitchen. It stays light longer, and the evenings tend to seem a little less jam-packed with activities than usual. 

These are all great reasons to look to the barbecue for dinner inspiration. But before you dust off that grill, we have some tips to help you enjoy the BBQ season while…

How do you deal with the challenge of a family member offering you a fresh baked brownie right out of the oven?

Or a good friend handing you a fork and begging you to share a large piece of cake at your favorite restaurant. It's not easy sticking to a healthy eating plan when friends and family around you are indulging. It's even more difficult when they're determined to make sure you indulge with them. 

Not to worry – the following 7 tricks will help you stay on track without putting…

We’ve all heard more than once that starting the day with a healthy breakfast is great for the brain and the belly. But with all that pre-work hustle and bustle, not everyone has time to whip up a hot stack of pancakes or bake a fancy frittata.

Make your morning routine a breeze by preparing a few nutritious staples ahead of time, like hearty oatmeal cups, simple egg dishes and grab-and-go bars. Your alarm clock will thank you!

1. MAKE-AHEAD INSTANT OATMEAL JARS 

If you’re tired of…

After a full day of keeping willpower on high, sometimes it’s only a matter of time before we drop our guard and fall victim to the dreaded midnight snack attack. So, if willpower has wilted away by the end of a long day, here are 12 helpful tips for handling nighttime eating.

1. REMOVE TEMPTATION

Out of sight out of mind. Yes, we can always jump in the car to grab a milkshake, but we are less likely to do that than dig into the tub of ice cream if we keep it in the house. If you have a…

When you jump out of bed at the buzz of your alarm for an early morning workout, eating breakfast might be the last thing on your mind. But after fasting all night, your energy stores are depleted — and the last thing you want to hear during a grueling workout is your stomach growl

While simple carbohydrates found in sports drinks, energy gels and cereal provide a quick source of energy, they might not sustain you through a longer workout. Pairing these energy-boosting carbohydrates with a…