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The Crazy Simple Way This Guy Lost 132 Pounds Eating Chick-Fil-A
Most people don't think of Chick-fil-A as weight loss fare. But one Rhode Island man claims it helped him lose 132 pounds—thanks to one menu item he says he's eaten every single day for lunch since November 2023. The menu item in question is the Spicy Southwest Salad. 32-year-old Tom Carroll wrote an essay about how, after weighing in at 360 pounds, he vowed to make a change. Around the same time, he discovered the Spicy Southwest Salad, and thought it was good enough to eat every day. So he did.
Andrew Huberman: This Misunderstood Rule Is Key to Bigger Muscles
Aiming for gains? It might be time to adopt Henneman Size Principle. That's straight from Andrew Huberman, Ph.D., a neuroscientist, Stanford professor, and podcaster. In his latest episode of "Huberman Lab Essentials," he describes how the Henneman size principle can promote bigger muscles. First: What is the Henneman size principle?
Andrew Huberman: This One Gym Rule Can Prevent Muscle Loss As You Age
Muscle loss is often thought to be an inevitable side effect of growing older. But it doesn't have to be, says Andrew Huberman, Ph.D. Huberman is a neuroscientist, professor at Stanford University, and a podcaster best known for "Huberman Lab." In his latest episode of "Huberman Lab Essentials"—that's Huberman sans guest, freestyling in front of the mic—he got into what it takes to maintain muscle at any age.
Eddie Hall’s High-Protein, Zero-Carb Diet Is Wild-But It’s Working
What happens when the Dutch Giant meets the world's strongest man? They chow down on a lot of protein together. Bodybuilder and actor Olivier Richters—also known as the Dutch Giant—who plays the villain on season 3 of Reacher, recently posted a YouTube video in which he spent 24 hours with Eddie Hall. Hall is a retired strongman who set a onetime world record for the deadlift in 2016 and won the World's Strongest Man competition in 2017.
Want Bigger Muscles? This Misunderstood Rule Is Key, According to Andrew Huberman
Aiming for gains? It might be time to adopt Henneman Size Principle. That's straight from Andrew Huberman, Ph.D., a neuroscientist, Stanford professor, and podcaster. In his latest episode of "Huberman Lab Essentials," he describes how the Henneman size principle can promote bigger muscles. Related: Andrew Huberman: This One Gym Rule Can Prevent Muscle Loss As You Age First: What is the Henneman size principle?
Andrew Huberman: This One Gym Rule Can Prevent Muscle Loss As You Age
Muscle loss is often thought to be an inevitable side effect of growing older.
The Controversial High-Protein Breakfast Eddie Hall Eats to Maintain His Physique
Men's Fitness and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Pricing and availability subject to change. Sara Hendricks Wed, April 9, 2025 at 4:19 PM UTC What happens when the Dutch Giant meets the world's strongest man? They chow down on a lot of protein together. Bodybuilder and actor Olivier Richters—also known as the Dutch Giant—who plays the villain on season 3 of Reacher, recently posted a YouTube video in which he spent 24 hours with Eddie Hall.
The Crazy Simple Way This Guy Lost 132 Pounds Eating Chick-Fil-A
Most people don't think of Chick-fil-A as weight loss fare. But one Rhode Island man claims it helped him lose 132 pounds—thanks to one menu item he says he's eaten every single day for lunch since November 2023. The menu item in question is the Spicy Southwest Salad. 32-year-old Tom Carroll wrote an essay about how, after weighing in at 360 pounds, he vowed to make a change. Around the same time, he discovered the Spicy Southwest Salad, and thought it was good enough to eat every day. So he did.
Sleep Expert: This Is the Best Bedroom Temperature for Great Sleep
For many, getting a good night's sleep requires a delicate balance of factors. And one of the most important factors, according to Ashley Mason, P.h.D, a clinical psychologist who treats people dealing with insomnia, is your body temperature. If you want peaceful slumber, you might want to keep your sleep environment a little colder than you'd expect—but not too cold.
Popular Chip Brand Issues Recall In 13 States. Are You Affected?
Frito-Lay is issuing a recall for some of its 13-ounce bags of Tostitos Cantina Traditional Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips. The bags may contain nacho cheese-flavored chips, which are made with milk. Anyone with a dairy allergy may experience a severe reaction if they consume the chips. People with a sensitivity or allergy to dairy should throw the chips away immediately. If you don't have a dairy allergy, the chips are safe to eat.
Popular Chip Brand Issues Recall In 13 States. Are You Affected?
Frito-Lay is issuing a recall for some of its 13-ounce bags of Tostitos Cantina Traditional Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips. The bags may contain nacho cheese-flavored chips, which are made with milk. Anyone with a dairy allergy may experience a severe reaction if they consume the chips. People with a sensitivity or allergy to dairy should throw the chips away immediately. If you don't have a dairy allergy, the chips are safe to eat.
Sleep Expert: Get Rid of Your Down Comforter for a Good Night's Sleep
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key Takeaways If you struggle to fall asleep at night—or often wake up in the middle of the night—consider tossing out your down comforter. This tried-and-true bedroom staple could be the sneaky culprit that disrupts sleep, according to Ashley Mason, P.h.D, a clinical psychologist who focuses on insomnia treatment.
Sleep Expert Begs People to Get Rid of This REM-Destroying Bedroom Staple
If you struggle to fall asleep at night—or often wake up in the middle of the night—consider tossing out your down comforter. This tried-and-true bedroom staple could be the sneaky culprit that disrupts sleep, according to Ashley Mason, P.h.D, a clinical psychologist who focuses on insomnia treatment. Mason sat down with Peter Attia, M.D., on "The Peter Attia Drive" podcast to explain how to fall (and stay) asleep. One of her more surprising tips?
The Best Firm Mattresses for People Who Want To Sleep Like a Rock
Firm mattress lovers are a rarified group: While some people long to fall asleep on something soft and plush, like a bed of feathers or some good ol’ memory foam, others hanker for something with a bit more backbone. There are a lot of reasons to opt for a firm mattress.
The Best Rowing Machines of 2024
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The Best Reacher Grabber Tools of 2024
Credit: Reviewed / Betsey Goldwasser Lifestyle Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed's editors. Purchases made through the links below may earn us and our publishing partners a commission. Credit: Reviewed / Betsey Goldwasser Why trust Reviewed? Reviewed's mission is to help you buy the best stuff and get the most out of what you already own. Our team of product experts thoroughly vet every product we recommend to help you cut through the clutter and find what you need.
14 Pieces of Equipment to Build Your Home Gym
When your child flies off to college or post-grad life, their absence may leave a space in your heart. It also leaves you with some new space in your home. Not sure what to do with this new, wide-open room? Once you’ve checked (and double-checked) that your child isn’t expecting you to maintain a shrine to their childhood in their old bedroom, it’s the perfect spot for a home gym filled with the best home gym equipment you can afford.
21 Engagement Gifts for All Kinds of Couples Original
If your grown up son or daughter has recently announced that they’re engaged, you may be wondering what else you can do other than offer a heartfelt “congratulations!” How about giving them a thoughtful engagement gift as well? We’ve put together a list of the best engagement gifts that are meaningful, practical, and the perfect way to show your child and their future spouse just how happy you are for them.
The 5 Best Dorm Laundry Baskets of 2024 Original
When you live in a college dorm, laundry day can be daunting. Making time between classes, studying, and socializing to schlep your dirty clothes (and twin XL sheets) to the laundry room, finding an available washer, and separating your lights and darks is tough. What helps? One of the best dorm laundry baskets. A good laundry basket will always have your back: It should be roomy enough to withstand a few weeks without washes but compact and portable enough to store in a thimble-sized dorm room.
The 9 Best College Textbook Websites: New, Used, and Rentals
You’re all set with your college student’s dorm supplies, dorm decorations, and meal plan. Now, it’s time to think about one of the most important parts of their university journey: their textbooks for class! (That’s kind of the whole reason they’re in college, after all.) We found the best college textbook websites to make stocking up on essential reading material easier. College textbooks are famously (and inexplicably) expensive.
Trainers Agree: Rowing is Good for Knee Pain — Here's Why, Plus Top Tested Rowers
Photo: Shape A rowing machine is a must if you want an at-home low-impact workout to help build your exercise routine and deliver results. Also known as ergometers, or “ergs” for short, these machines provide a full-body workout with minimal strain on the joints for novices and experts alike.
The best gifts for book lovers Original
Gift Guides Gift for readers? We’ve got ‘em. Credit: Reviewed / Uncommon Goods / Phillips / Dan the Mug Man / Homesick Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed's editors. Purchases made through the links below may earn us and our publishing partners a commission. Prices were accurate at the time this article was published but may change over time. Shopping for gifts for readers can be tough, especially if you know better than to try to pick out specific titles.
What Stix Founder Jamie Norwood Keeps In Her Wellness Bag
Everything featured on The Nessie is independently selected and rigorously tested. We may receive a small commission on purchases made from some of our links. Also, The Nessie is part of the Ness Card ecosystem. Since you’re here, you’d probably be into it. Welcome to What’s in My Wellness Bag: Our series in which we ask cool people to metaphorically unpack their wellness bag—or what we think of as someone’s whole wellness routine.
50 gifts teenage girls actually want in 2022
Gift Guides Put a smile on their face with these must-have items. Credit: Reviewed / Fjallraven / Hydroflask / Instax Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed's editors. Purchases made through the links below may earn us and our publishing partners a commission. Prices were accurate at the time this article was published but may change over time. Being a teen girl is always a little complicated.
An Elvis Sighting in Brooklyn!
You don't need to go to Las Vegas to meet the King of Rock 'n' Roll; he's right here in Brooklyn! Don Anthony, a veteran entertainer, is our very own Elvis Presley. Anthony has teamed up with the Floridian Plaza Diner to treat guests to a special show and movie. Every Saturday, you can find Anthony dressed as either Elvis Presley, Tom Jones or "Old Blue Eyes" (Frank Sinatra).
How to keep your dog calm during fireworks on the 4th of July Original
Sara Hendricks , Kaleb A. Brown Reviewed — Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through the links below may earn us and our publishing partners a commission. It’s that time of year again for anxious dog owners. While many welcome the louder-than-life sights and sounds of fireworks, your pet may be afflicted with nervous shakes and cries as they cower and howl in fear and confusion.
Visp Elixir Mixer Review: How This Self-Stirring Vessel Healed My Relationship With Matcha
Everything featured on The Nessie is independently selected and rigorously tested. We may receive a small commission on purchases made from some of our links. Also, The Nessie is part of the Ness Card ecosystem. (The Ness Card is issued by The Bank of Missouri, pursuant to a license from Mastercard, and serviced by Ness Well Financial, LLC.) Since you’re here, you’d probably be into it. If you’re serious about wellness, sooner or later, you’re going to encounter some powder.
Peoplehood Review: A Workout Class for the Soul
Everything featured on The Nessie is independently selected and rigorously tested. We may receive a small commission on purchases made from some of our links. Also, The Nessie is part of the Ness Card ecosystem. Since you’re here, you’d probably be into it. Our loneliness is killing us.
Tick season is in full swing—here's how to protect your yard
Summer is almost here and there are few things more relaxing than catching some rays outdoors. Unfortunately, you’ll have to share the space with the creepy crawlies that also love the summer warmth. One of the most frightening on the list is the tick—a tiny, parasitic relative of the spider. Ticks come in many shapes and sizes, their variety only dwarfed by the variety of diseases they carry. Deer ticks (also called blacklegged ticks), which transmit Lyme disease, are of particular concern.
38 perfect gifts for every type of grandfather
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Here are the best gifts for Grandpa in 2023. — Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us and our publishing partners a commission. Finding the best gifts for Grandpa can be challenging—he likely already owns everything he could possibly want, so how do you even begin searching for the perfect present? Not to worry—we’ve got your back.
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The Best Compression Socks of 2023
Lifestyle Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed's editors. Purchases made through the links below may earn us and our publishing partners a commission. Why trust Reviewed? Reviewed's mission is to help you buy the best stuff and get the most out of what you already own. Our team of product experts thoroughly vet every product we recommend to help you cut through the clutter and find what you need.
Apollo Neuro Review: Can This Vibrating Wearable Really Improve Sleep?
Everything featured on The Nessie is independently selected and rigorously tested. We may receive a small commission on purchases made from some of our links. Also, The Nessie is part of the Ness Card ecosystem. Since you’re here, you’d probably be into it. Feeling your heart rate rise, cortisol spike, and fight-flight-freeze instinct activate isn’t much fun. But if stress is misery, there’s some comfort (or schadenfreude) in the knowledge that it has company—and lots of it.
44 best gifts for teenage girls they'll love in 2022
Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed's editors. Purchases made through the links below may earn us and our publishing partners a commission. Being a teenage girl in today's climate (let's be real: in any climate) can be complicated, but it's especially so during holiday shopping season.
42 perfect gift ideas your grandma will love in 2022
The best gifts for Grandma 2022. — Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through the links below may earn us and our publishing partners a commission. Finding a gift for Grandma or elderly parents is easier said than done. After all, they seem to have everything they need and don’t ask for much in return but your love. However, surprising your grandma with a thoughtful present is a great way to show your love and bring a smile to her face.
Is Magic Spoon Cereal Actually Healthy? | Tested & Reviewed by The Nessie
Everything featured on The Nessie is independently selected and rigorously tested. We may receive a small commission on purchases made from some of our links. Also, The Nessie is part of the Ness Card ecosystem. Since you’re here, you’d probably be into it. Not too long ago, millennials killed breakfast cereal.
Is Lululemon's New Workout Mat as Good as its Yoga Mats? We Tried It To Find Out
We write for people looking for the best health and wellness gear (not for brands). All products and services are independently selected and tested to provide recommendations you can trust. You can read more about our process here. We may receive commission on purchases made from some of our links, but that’s not why we’re here. We just want to help you find good stuff. Not too long ago, I found myself doing something strange with my yoga mat. For one thing, I wasn’t doing yoga.
8 of the Healthiest Colleges in America-and Why
Want more? Subscribe to Nessie Sightings. Our newsletter highlights wellness finds to live better, not perfectly. We promise to dive deep (while steering clear of pseudoscience and Goopy price tags), and surface with accessible and affordable recommendations you can actually use. And it’s not just about goods and services. We have a point of view—and takes to spare—too. The emails are free, the finds are priceless.
The Schwinn IC4 is one of our favorite exercise bikes and Best Buy has it for 30% off today only
Read full article Get the features and fitness progress of the Schwinn IC4 exercise bike at Best Buy, on sale for $300 off. — Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. Though the weather outside is great for running, sometimes you want to work out in the comfort of your own home. It can be pretty pricey to turn a room in your house into a gym, luckily we found a way to do it for less.
The Schwinn IC4 is one of our favorite exercise bikes and Best Buy has it for 30% off today only
— Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. Though the weather outside is great for running, sometimes you want to work out in the comfort of your own home. It can be pretty pricey to turn a room in your house into a gym, luckily we found a way to do it for less. The Schwinn IC4 exercise bike is such a fantastic fitness tool and it's now available for an incredible discount at Best Buy.
Are period tracking apps sharing your health data?
The concept of period tracking—monitoring body changes to determine where you are in your monthly reproductive cycle—can help make menstruating more predictable and less of a hassle. If you use a period tracking app, chances are pretty good it knows you better than most people in your life.
16 of the coolest things you can wear this 4th of July
Fourth of July celebrations are coming up, and it's time to deck out in red, white, and blue. Whether attending a barbecue or preparing to watch a dazzling fireworks display, you need something to wear. To fully celebrate this Independence Day, you can show your spirit that will still align with your taste. From comfortable white rompers to waterproof shoes, we've selected patriotic attire for adults, kids, and yes, even your pet. Best of all?
The Best Folding Treadmills on Amazon of 2022
ADVERTISEMENT Credit: Reviewed Lifestyle Health & Fitness Written by Rebecca Boniface and Sara Hendricks Updated February 18, 2022 You’re ready to go for your run—and it’s rainy. Or it’s cold. Or there’s an air advisory outside. So often, great run intentions get squashed by gray weather. Unless, of course, you have a personal treadmill.
5 of the biggest drawbacks of the Whole30 diet
While following the Whole30 diet you can eat asparagus and eggs. Valerio Pardi/Shutterstock The Whole30 diet is cutting dairy, alcohol, legumes, added sugars, and processed foods for 30 days. Potential risks include constipation and an inability to keep off weight lost while following it. The diet may also be expensive to follow, as it can involve buying a lot of meat and fresh produce.
How good can a $300 mattress really be?
Pros Firm Cons Poor motion isolation Feels cheap Short return window What is Lucid? Lucid is an online company that vends mattresses in different firmness levels and materials (including hybrid mattress and all-foam options). The company has been manufacturing mattresses since 2010, and the prices for many of its products remain well below average.
23 unique gift ideas for every type of person
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These are the best unique gifts of 2021. — Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. Some people are just really hard to shop for. Another Instant Pot or pair of fuzzy socks just isn't going to cut it. For those people, you need something a little more outside of the box.
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35 gifts teenage boys actually want this year
The best gifts for teen boys in 2021. — Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. Know someone who understands how to tell you exactly what they want? If so, they probably aren't a teenage boy. Teen boys are usually not the most expressive and because of this, people in their lives may find it difficult to find that perfect gift. Get expert shopping advice delivered to your phone.
40 perfect gift ideas your grandma will love
These are the best gifts to buy Grandma in 2021. — Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. Shopping for gifts for Grandma is easier said than done. After all, they seem to have everything they need and don’t ask for much in return but your love. However, surprising your grandma with an awesome present this holiday season is a great way to show your love and bring a smile to her face.
35 perfect gift ideas for book lovers in 2021
The best gifts for book lovers in 2021. — Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. Shopping for someone who loves to read can be tough, especially if you know better than to try to pick out specific titles. After all, book lovers are nothing if not discerning about the books they read—and probably have already steamrolled their way through anything the common person could find in their chosen genre anyway.
37 perfect gifts for every type of grandfather
The best gifts for grandpa for 2021. — Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. Finding the best gifts for Grandpa can be challenging—he likely already owns everything he could possibly want, so how do you even begin searching for the perfect present? Not to worry—we’ve got your back. Here at Reviewed, we've spent hours scouring the Internet for the best products to make your job easier.
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