The Leaf | Healthy Weight Loss Blog

While we were all distracted with new daily routines during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic—working from home, Zoom calls, home schooling, binge-watching the shows everyone is talking about and keeping an eye on the news—we picked up a few extra pounds without even being aware of it. It’s no surprise that when we are housebound and stressed out, we are tempted to overeat and indulge in unhealthy foods. But here’s what you might not expect: Nutrisystem makes it easy for you to drop the unwanted weight before summer. Even better, we do it without taking away the small pleasures of eating that have made this time inside more bearable. Let us explain how we can help you clean up your quarantine diet! Here are six ways Nutrisystem can help you get back on track before summer: 1. Get a Head Start Just seven days after you begin your Nutrisystem plan, you may start to see a difference. Our first week on the program is specially designed to jumpstart your weight loss and reboot your

Carrots are one of the most popular non-starchy vegetables. And for good reasons. When raw, carrots satisfy our craving for crunch and they’re ideal for swiping through hummus and other dips. Cooking carrots tenderizes them and brings out their natural sweetness. The orange roots are so exceptionally versatile that they can be used in a variety of dishes, from breakfast to snacks to dinner time. Here are 20 of our favorite ways to enjoy carrots. You’re sure to find a few fresh ideas for your weight loss plan ! 1. Air Fryer Roasted Parmesan Carrots > On Nutrisystem, Count As:  1 Vegetable and 1 Extra The air fryer turns simple carrot sticks into a warm and tasty snack in minutes. The carrots are crusted with breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese and spices. Then they’re roasted until they’re sweet and soft on the inside, yet crisp on the outside. To flavor your snack just the way you like it, choose your own favorite combo of spices, from mild herbs to spicy cayenne pepper. Click here fo

Overwhelming evidence from numerous studies supports the importance of strength training . It can help you slim down and even support overall better health, including healthy aging. A study, funded by the National Institutes of Health, found that resistance training may have more impact on bone density than aerobic exercise. This is especially important to avoid frailty in older age. 1 But for a lot of people, adding strength training to your at-home fitness routine can be intimidating. If you fall into that category, you might be feeling like you don’t even know where to begin. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be complicated and you can see great success with minimal equipment for your home workouts. Dumbbell (also called “free weight”) workouts are a great place to start for full body exercises. If you’re a true beginner, use light weight to prevent injury or strain and work your way up to more poundage. As you get started with a dumbbell workout routine, here are five exercises to