Leigh Weingus

Bio

Leigh is obsessed with all things health, fitness and wellness. When she's not writing about healthy ways to cook with pumpkin and the latest fitness trends, you can probably find her running along the East River or blending up a green smoothie and Instagramming it.

This Is Why You're Never Hungry When You Wake Up In The Morning

By Leigh Weingus

We're sure you've heard breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But oftentimes as you're rushing out the door, breakfast is the last thing on your mind — and it's not just because you're in danger of missing your morning meeting. The truth…

A Definitive Guide To Healthy Snacking To Get That Hot Summer Bod

By Leigh Weingus

When it comes to snacking for health and energy, shit's not easy. While you may have every intention of subsisting on celery in the hours between lunch and dinner, that's hardly realistic. Celery may be crunchy and hydrating, but is it delicious and…

These Are The Best Things To Eat Before You Work Out

By Leigh Weingus

I don't know about you, but I'm not great at planning my meals around my workouts. For example, say I have a yoga class right after work. On an average day, I have lunch at 1 pm. Maybe I spend the afternoon working hard, barely thinking about food,…

The Foolproof Workout Plan For Toning Your Lower Body In Just 30 Days

By Leigh Weingus

First, the good news: It's summer! The days of going stir-crazy in your apartment with Netflix and a bag of Doritos (just me?) are out, and shorts, tank tops and sun are in. If you spent all winter in the gym and eating salads on the regular, you…

An Insane Number Of Millennials Would Share This Gross Thing With A Friend

By Leigh Weingus

If I asked you to loan me your toothbrush, would you? If you basically just threw up in your mouth because ew, no, you would never do such a thing, let me ask you something else. If I asked to borrow your smartphone, would you let me? If you're like…

People Are Experimenting With Same-Sex Hookups More Than Ever Before

By Leigh Weingus

It seems the days of shame surrounding sexual exploration are, at least, somewhat behind us. According to a new study, the rate of same-sex hookups doubled over the past 24 years, which is pretty awesome if you ask me. This data comes from research…

This Playlist Is The Perfect Soundtrack For Your Memorial Day Festivities

By Leigh Weingus

Memorial Day is only a few days away, which means summer is officially here. Oh, it also means a three-day weekend, which means lots of sleeping, a decent amount of drinking, a really awesome barbecue and hopefully a few good workouts. Because I…

Turns Out, An Insane Number Of People Taking Antidepressants Aren't Depressed

By Leigh Weingus

People who take antidepressants are depressed, right? Maybe. But according to a new study, almost 50 percent of them aren't. This startling statistic comes from a study published in the journal JAMA, which looked at 10 years of data on…

How Often A Couple Has Sex May Be Determined By This One Thing

By Leigh Weingus

As a society, we love talking about sex. Are we having too much of it? Should we be having more? Are we sexually satisfied? Well, here's a new piece of sex research for you to chew on: The amount of sex a heterosexual couple has generally depends on…

Giving Your Partner The Silent Treatment May Cause This Major Health Problem

By Leigh Weingus

If you give your SO the silent treatment on the regular, watch your back -- literally. According to a new study conducted out of the University of California, Berkeley and Northwestern University, the habit of "stonewalling" in your relationship…