If you've ever stared at the protein shake aisle wondering whether you're buying a diet-friendly superblend or just expensive chocolate milk, you're not alone. The world of protein shakes can feel like trying to choose a movie on Netflix—so many options, but which one will hit the spot?

One of the key ingredients in trying to shed extra pounds and maintain a healthy lifestyle is protein, protein, and more protein. But, sometimes, trying to get enough protein can feel like it's your full-time job—like you need to raise your own cattle or buy stock in chicken breast in order to get enough in.

Starting your fitness journey might feel a little intimidating, but trust us—with a little help, support, and encouragement, you'll be crushing it in no time! We'll share with you a perfect workout plan for beginners to build not just strength and stamina but confidence, resilience, and consistent, enjoyable movement practice.

So, you've been practicing intermittent fasting diligently and have lost weight. You feel better, have more energy, and are making healthier choices. Congratulations! Now what? Learning how to lose weight is only half the battle. Understanding how to lose weight and keep it off is the more significant challenge.

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There are many ways to adjust your diet or the way you eat. Ever tried mixing up your meal times with intermittent fasting? We're big fans of that method around here. Another increasingly popular approach is plant-based eating, which is good not only for your health but also for the planet.

Intermittent fasting — which alternates fasting periods with an eating window — is a wonderfully flexible principle that you can customize for your needs, wants, and lifestyle. But if you're interested in intermittent fasting, you've probably felt like there are so many options that it's hard to decide which schedule to choose.

Cholesterol is a substance that our body makes naturally. We need some of it for good health and function. But when it gets out of whack, it puts us at risk of health problems. Almost 2 in 5 adults in the United States have high cholesterol, and high cholesterol doesn't have any symptoms.

Somewhere along the way, carbohydrates (think bread, pasta, potatoes, and rice) became the villains of the nutrition world. We don't see them that way at Simple, however. The truth is that our bodies need carbohydrates — it's the best energy source we've got. Where we can get into difficulties is when we eat too many carbohydrates and simple sugars (like honey and sweets); don't eat enough protein (such as chicken, fish, or tofu), healthy fats (like avocado or olive oil), or fruits and vegetables; and don't move our bodies enough during our daily lives.

Intermittent fasting has gained significant popularity as a dietary approach that goes beyond weight loss to other health benefits — such as more energy, lowering disease risk (such as type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure), and even improving overall nutrition when people eat during their eating windows.