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If you’re trying to lose weight or eat healthier food, it’s not always a good idea to go on a diet. Achieving a healthier, more sustainable bodyweight (and a better sense of well-being) is a matter of making long-term healthy lifestyle changes, not some fad diet or flavor-of-the-month fitness routine. That said, some diets have attracted attention among scientists and regular folks—especially the ketogenic diet, which essentially forces the body to draw energy from fat reserves instead of dietary carbs....

Glen Plake is adored for his skiing but also his personality. Photo: Courtesy of Elan There is no argument that Glen Plake is an icon. From his rather rowdy early days and early films to his more recent endeavors like making skis with Elan, advocacy for guides and ski instructors, to his own guide and instructing pursuits, he is a very busy man. Plake, who is a U.S. National Ski Hall of Fame skier, first hit the ski film world with his hallmark mohawk in the Greg Stump classic Maltese Flamingo....

Did the world need mayochup, the new bottled combination of ketchup and mayo released by Heinz? Debatable. As multiple outlets have reported, Heinz originally released the concoction in the Middle East, and after a subsequent Twitter uproar, the company has decided to grace Stateside condiment lovers with mayochup as well. Last week Heinz conducted a Twitter poll to determine which lucky (or cursed) cities would get an early taste of the combo, and on Friday announced that it’s now available in stores everywhere....

As the book starts to close on 2017, we wanted to take a look back at some of the people the surf world lost this year. There were some very influential legends of the sport that passed on to that big wave in the sky, and we wanted to pay tribute to all of them before we look forward to 2018. Ride in Peace. John Severson, Jack O’Neill, Zander Venezia and Bruce Brown....

It doesn’t matter if Jason Statham is playing a hero or a villain—he’s always a badass. Whether he’s Deckard Shaw chasing after Vin Diesel and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in the Fast & Furious series, battling alongside Sylvester Stallone in the The Expendables, or killing bad guys in The Mechanic, Statham brings his roguish British charm and shredded muscles along for the ride. Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Gives a First Look at the ‘Fast & Furious’ Spinoff Wit…...

Mark Wahlberg never sleeps. Well, based on all the things he’s doing—juggling six different business ventures, three major movie roles, and staying as fit as anyone in Hollywood—it just seems like he never sleeps. That’s how Wahlberg has established himself as the hardest-working person in Hollywood. COVER STORY: It’s Mark Wahlberg’s World—We’re Just Living in It Read article Wahlberg is currently shooting the action movie Infinite, directed by Antoine Fuqua, and coming up in the future he’s hoping to take on The Six Billion Dollar Man, a reboot of the ’70s television series....

Alexander Ovechkin, the captain of the Washington Capitals—and a top 10 all-time NHL scorer—discusses a trip to China, Michael Jordan highlight reels, and other recent obsessions. — As told to J.R. Sullivan Why Washington Capitals Star Alex Ovechkin Is Skipping the 2020 NHL All-Star Game Read article Dining I’ve lived in Washington since 2005, and there are some Italian places, including Cafe Milano, and a sushi spot that I really like....

Angel Collinson lives an authentic life. The 28-year-old pro skier, who grew up at Snowbird Ski Resort (her father was a patroller), has always entertained herself and found joy and humor in her everyday life. But being one of the best skiers alive has its stresses. With her grueling travel schedule and demands to continue to perform at the highest level, Collinson has found new ways of managing her stress (which are things that can benefit just about anyone)....

The sweetness of the corn, the char flavor from the grill, and the heat from the chiles make this dish great to pair with meat or fish, or even use as a salsa or quesadilla filling. Nutrition (per serving) Calories 198; protein 4g; carbs 23g; fat 12g For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube! Makes 14 servings Prep time 10 min. Cook time 15 min....

There’s no flour in sight in these bad boys. These pancakes are made with eggs, flaxseed, and ricotta cheese—not flour—for a total of 4.3g of carbs each. Top with part-skim ricotta and pureed strawberries if you choose. Nutrition (per pancake, without optional sweetener) Calories: 113; total fat: 6.9g; protein: 9.6g; carbohydrates: 4.3g; fiber: 2g; sodium: 245mg Recipe adapted from diet and lifestyle cookbook Beyond The Mediterranean Diet: European Secrets Of The Super-Healthy by culinary nutritionist Layne Lieberman, M....

Writer Shea Serrano has a lot of thoughts about movies. If you’re one of Serrano’s 300K-plus Twitter followers (or even if you’re not), you’ve probably heard a few of those opinions. Serrano’s opinions run the cinematic gamut from action franchises to romantic comedies. And now, Serrano’s put those thoughts on paper. Teacher Turned Bestselling-Author Shea Serrano Talks Basketball, His New Book, and a Few Other Things Read article In his new book Movies (And Other Things), Serrano explores some of the topics and questions he’s been thinking about for years—things like, Would this movie be better if The Rock were in it?...

There are plenty of theories about the best foods to consume following a workout. While there’s science to back most of them, the majority of foods marketed to athletes are loaded with artificial ingredients and sweeteners. Conversely, superfoods are all natural, nutrient-dense foods that offer a number of health benefits. Here, we’ve rounded up three of our favorite tried-and-true options to help speed up your recovery after a grueling workout. Hemp Seeds...

The beauty of camping out in the backcountry and spending some time in nature (besides, well, the actual, physical beauty of it): It’s just you and your fellow explorers living off the land and enjoying the basic necessities of life. With zero television to distract you or Wi-Fi to send you surfing through social media, you get to put your feet up and actually enjoy the company around you. Occasionally, though, you need a little conversation starter to kick off the weekend or some amusement to keep you laughing through the weekend....

Don’t let the end of summer fool you into hanging up your bike too soon. Fall is a fabulous time to dial in mountain bike technique, and gear. In fact, it’s one of the best times for budget-conscious bikers because everything is on sale – and there’s still cycling stuff left in stock. To hone in your search, try breaking down what mountain bike apparel and accessories you really need this season by sheer comfort....

Instant Pot, the combination slow cooker/pressure cooker that’s revolutionized kitchens worldwide in a just a few short years, is getting into the blender business. The new Instant Pot Ace 60 Cooking Blender is designed to chill and cook as well as blend. A Walmart exclusive, it’s available now for $99. The Ace 60 has eight Smart programs—four each for cold and hot blending. Of course, there are also three manual low, medium, and high speeds, if you want to just blend something up quick....

“As winter approaches, it’s like this undeniable excitement and energy, because we know that’s where our deepest passions lie, in skiing and snowboarding,” says professional snowboarder Kimmy Fasani. “It always gets us really excited to load up the van and go on that first trip.” Kimmy Fasani and Chris Benchetler have both made successful careers in snow sports. Chris is a professional freeskier, who (after a career competing in slopestlye events) now travels the globe with various film crews in search of epic locations to produce mind-blowing edits....

This story first appeared in TRANSWORLD SNOWBOARDING. With an upcoming Olympic season approaching and a precursor of qualifying events to prepare for, training for snowboarding’s hucking hopefuls is in full swing. And with that training, amidst our normal summer newsfeed of glaciers and good times, a new shape has risen out of the slush. The new shape is a sloped airbag made by Progression AirBags that is helping riders learn their tricks from start to snow in a safer environment than ever before....

The world is getting bigger in A Quiet Place 2. After the events of the first movie, the main characters now have to navigate a larger world, and that means more danger—from the monsters and the humans. Jack Ryan star John Krasinski is directing, and his wife Emily Blunt is once again starring in the film. The World of Monsters Gets Bigger in the ‘A Quiet Place 2’ Trailer Read article...

September is an important time in the American whiskey world, between the celebration of Bourbon Heritage Month and the near-constant stream of new fall whiskey releases. And if this is whiskey season, then the release of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection is the solstice. The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection is one of the most-anticipated annual releases of rare whiskeys in Kentucky and, well, the world. The five bottles have usually included members of the Eagle Rare, Weller, Sazerac, Stagg, and Handy families, and for the most part they’ve all had similar ages, proof points, and flavor profiles year after year, in small quantities....

Angel Olsen staked her claim with 2014’s fuzzy and sharp-tongued Burn Your Fire for No Witness and has since become one of the most vital American songwriters, with songs that bounce between folk, psych, and retro rock but are unified by Olsen’s distinctive voice and reflective, ruminative lyrics. On her latest album, All Mirrors, she experiments with strings and synths, abandoning her acoustic roots, while creating one of 2019’s most urgent releases....