Carbs are your friend
I spent the first 3-4 months of my fitness journey basically keto. To me, carbs are what made me gain weight. Carbs are donuts, sugar, white bread, all the bad stuff you’re not supposed to put in your shopping cart.

Keeping your body moving throughout the years creates a healthy environment for your metabolic processes, bone and organ health. Unfortunately, an inactive lifestyle will change more than just what you see in the mirror.

One of the most sought-after physical traits out there for both men and women is a small waist. The hourglass figure has been the gold standard body type for generations. But not all of us are built with perfect proportions.

Meal prep allows you to cook staple food items at the beginning of the week so that you don’t stray from your diet regimen. With just a couple of hours, one day a week, you can set yourself up for success and navigate the challenges of a busy lifestyle.

Eyeballing your meals can leave a lot of room for error. Using a food scale can seem a bit obsessive at first, but those little grams and ounces could be what’s standing in the way of progress.

Cold and flu symptoms as well as intense allergies can leave you feeling exhausted. But for those us that have just started up a new workout routine, taking time off to heal can feel like you’re falling off track.

You’ve changed up your diet and started going to the gym a few times a week. You’re making better choices, but you’re still not losing weight. It feels like your body is working against you, but turns out, you may be working against your body. 

I track my food on My Fitness Pal. You set up your preferences based on your goals and it gives you a road map to accomplish them. I hope this quick look at my daily macros shows you that you can organize what you eat based on what makes you happy.

There are many endearing dimples and imperfections that make our bodies unique to us, but cellulite isn’t one we typically appreciate.

A trip to the grocery store can mean two totally different price tags, depending on how you shop. No matter where you go, you’re usually given two options: traditionally grown or organic.

America's obesity problem may be bigger than it has appeared.

UMC broke ground on the "station one" pilot Monday.

David Yeager had heart surgery on Monday. By Wednesday, he was doing pretty much everything he wanted to.

Colder weather may mean you might be at risk for getting sick, but not for the reasons you think. Chill temperatures influence several factors that spread and cause illness.

Levelland's Alzheimer's Awareness Team, the Forget Met Nots, did their part in the search for a cure.

No one is born alone and in the best of circumstances, no one dies alone. 

One local boy was born with a congenital defect. After 19 months and numerous surgeries, his parents are hopeful their hospital stays are going to be less frequent. It's this editions Covenant Children's Stories of Strength.

Tra'shun Thomas was born with an incurable disease, and though he faces his own struggles... He's helping others in similar situations.

Living with an incurable disease isn't stopping Brynne Bigham from sharing with other Covenant Children's patients. 
 

The parents of August Riojas are thankful their son is breathing on his own.