by The Editors of Women's Health

<p>But much like regular ol' shower sex, shower masturbation could feel a little awkward at first: You've gotta learn your angles, find your fave toys, and so on. Don't worry, it's worth making the effort. To get you started, here are some super sexy ideas to help you steam things up in the shower, courtesy of <a href="http://www.astroglide.com/lube-ed/expert-advice/" id="1f34ccb9-633c-3714-a76e-05a2947f8982">  Astroglide resident sexologist </a> Jessica O'Reilly, PhD, author of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1592335357/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1592335357" id="fd5d6b82-fc69-3edd-a887-b9c6d532f3ed">  Hot Sex Tips, Tricks and Licks </a> .</p>

<h1>  1. Play with the water temperature  </h1>

<p>Ever heard of temperature play? Try it in the shower. "Run a warm shower, and press your frontside against the cold wall while touching yourself," says O'Reilly. "Let your clitoris respond to the sensations of the cool wall and the hot water in succession." </p>

<p>"Sit back against the side of the tub, and slather your hand in a silicone lube like <a href="http://www.astroglide.com/products/astroglide-x-silicone/" id="9418566a-88be-3d1c-ae6f-e447f5b113be">  Astroglide X Silicone Liquid </a> ," suggests O'Reilly. "Use a little more than you normally would, as you don't have to worry about the mess. Press all five fingers along the length of your lips, and pull up an inch or two before sliding back down. Press against your hand with your hips, allowing your fingers to increase the speed of grinding as your arousal heightens."</p>

<h1>  3. Invest in a suction dildo  </h1>

<p>This is a shower toy that has a suction cup on the back of it that you can attach to the wall or the surface of the tub. "You can adjust the angle, height, and, of course, the rhythm and depth to suit your needs," says O'Reilly. Try the Vibrating Slim Jelly Dong with Suction Cup ($18, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005UWLQEC/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B005UWLQEC" id="eeb6cae0-7c01-365a-afdf-ebe5797d6512">  amazon.com </a> ) for added electronic fun.</p>

<h1>  4. Two words: waterproof vibrator  </h1>

<p>Speaking of toys you can take in the shower, O'Reilly recommends the We-Vibe Touch ($99, <a href="http://we-vibe.com/touch" id="11dc2326-1772-3f5b-a0e8-7572afe1cdb6">  we-vibe.com </a> ), which has a wide, flat surface that's great for getting you all hot and bothered.</p>

<p>"Slather your thumb in silicone lube, and twirl it inside of you as the water streams down over your nipples and clitoris," says O'Reilly. "The shallow penetration may be exactly what your body needs to take it over the top." </p>

<p>No, you can't take your laptop in the shower with you, but you can go old school with your erotica. "Print out a sexy story, or grab a hot book before you hop into the shower," says O'Reilly (you can hold it just outside the shower). "When the mood strikes you, you can drop the book and get yourself off using your fingers and fantasy alone."</p>

<p>O'Reilly says some women find that simply contracting their pelvic floor muscles for a minute or two gets them all riled up on account of the increased circulation to your lady parts. "If you find your body getting turned on by this sexercise routine, let your mind follow suit as it wanders into an escapist fantasy," she says.</p>

<p>Just like during sex, it helps to change positions. While some women find standing a fun way to mix it up, you may have more luck orgasming from a more relaxed seated position. Try sitting with your back facing the water or on the side of the tub. There's no wrong way to masturbate! </p>

<p>It helps to ~set the mood~ whether you're having traditional sex or masturbating, and the same is true for shower masturbation. If your bathroom has those not-so-sexy overhead lights, try lighting a few candles or only turning on one light for a little more romance. </p>

<p>The only thing hotter than shower masturbation? Bath masturbation. If your the type who reallyyyyy needs to relax in order to get in the mood, a bath might be just what you need to take your O to the next level. Just lock the door.</p>

10 Masturbation Moves to Try In the Shower

You shower every single daywhy not take advantage of all that naked alone time with a little shower masturbation? Yep, you heard me: shower masturbation.

<p>Whether your workout buddy is a coworker you log early a.m. miles with or the new pal you met at barre, get ready to celebrate them in the most epic way: Women's Health is ringing in our third annual #NationalWorkoutBuddyDay on Friday, March 1, 2020! </p>

<p>Here's how you can celebrate with the WH team this time around: </p>

<h1> Post with #NationalWorkoutBuddyDay </h1>

<p>On Instagram,   will be all about celebrating workout buddiesAll. Day. Long. To get in on the action, post a pic with your workout buddy using the hashtag #NationalWorkoutBuddyDay (kind of like you'd post a pic of you and your bro on #NationalSiblingsDay). If you tag @womenshealthmag, your pic may be featured on WH's Instagram Stories that day!</p>

<p>Last year even Ashley Graham got in on the action:</p>

<h1> Sweat with the ultimate workout buddies </h1>

<p><a href="https://www.toneitup.com/" id="15628927-8112-3ebe-a8cb-d519252d8b1b">  Tone It Up </a> founders Karena Dawn and Katrina Scott are this year's official #NationalWorkoutBuddyDay ambassadors, because duh! To celebrate, we'll be live streaming a buddy workout with Karena and Katrina themselves on our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/womenshealthmag/" id="412733ab-0b3e-3188-a070-ad84e241969b">  Instagram Live </a> on Wednesday, February 26 at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT. We'll also be posting exclusive workouts with them all week long on @womenshealthmag's Instagram page and on WomensHealthMag.com. Share 'em with your buddy so you have your workout set for March 1and don't forget the cute selfie afterwards!</p>

<p>Women's Health partnered up with Gympass, a corporate wellness benefit plan, to give you a free trial of their workouts on March 1. Watch this space for all the details on how to get set up.</p>

<p>Grab your fave workout buddy and get ready to sweat! </p>

Vanessa Hudgens swears by SoulCycle with her friends. Anna Victoria says her dog Rigatoni is her go-to gym companion (so cute!). Gabrielle Union's workout buddy? Dwyane Wade (obvi).

Women’s Health’s 3rd Annual #NationalWorkoutBuddyDay Is Coming On March 1st!

<p>Whether you're seeing someone special or just have a <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/relationships/a19891670/bad-at-friends-with-benefits/" id="1e10bca9-941a-3e3d-a845-e8bb1ea33185">  FWB </a> on speed-dial, February 14th is as good of a night as any to get down and dirty.</p>

<p>If you're looking for inspiration or want to mix things up for the occasion, we've got you. All you have to do is throw on some sexy lingerie (or chill in your birthday suit) and have at it.</p>

<p>Behold, our fave <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/sex-and-love/a19943165/sex-positions-guide/" id="d7e3516f-d0cc-33ae-a163-c0000910e4a0">  sex positions </a> to make you feel the love:</p>

<p>You never know what youre gonna getexcept a solid view of the <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/sex-and-love/g19919939/how-to-ask-your-boyfriend-to-eat-the-booty/" id="ed71eb74-a1fa-3050-aa76-223e7bc25165">  booty </a> . The friction this position offers may deliver a stellar orgasm, but youll have to give it a try to find out.</p>

<p><strong> How to do it: </strong> This is essentially upside-down missionary. Once your bodies are aligned, grab his butt to help control the thrustsmaybe throw in a <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/sex-and-love/a19981783/fantasy-facts/" id="b9b333f8-add7-355d-a13f-8c3693c89476">  spank </a> or two if thats your jam.</p>

<p>Feel like dominating this holiday? Jump up and put your love on top, girl.</p>

<p>Your, erm, rose buds will get plenty of attention here.</p>

<p><strong> How to do it:  </strong> Prop your valentine up with some pillows and his legs outstretched. Then, lower yourself onto him, keeping your feet flat on the bed (or floor, or whatever). Here, you're able to control the rhythm by pressing up through the balls of your feet.</p>

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<p>Turn up the heat on whats sure to be a chilly winter night with this move. His body heat will warm you up and make you feel closer than ever.</p>

<p><strong> How to do it: </strong> Lie side-by-side in the <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/sex-and-love/a19904276/how-sex-feels-for-him/" id="e9051cc1-875f-3a57-a42b-0a8121e2eeda">  spooning </a> position, and bend your knees slightly so that he can enter you from behind. (You can make this move extra spicy with this organic lube from the <a href="http://shop.womenshealthmag.com/naturalove-organic-personal-lubricant/E005517.html?dwvar_E005517_color=N01&amp;categoryid=WMH-sex&amp;utm_source=womenshealthmag.com&amp;utm_medium=textlink&amp;utm_campaign=ValentinesDaySexPositions&amp;utm_content=NaturaLoveLubricant&amp;utm_term=Sex &amp; love" id="53425204-92da-39cf-a12a-9e9b4c039abc">  Women's Health Boutique </a> .)</p>

<p>BAMyouve been struck by love. Now have him point his, um, arrow your way with this challenging move.</p>

<p><strong> How to do it:  </strong> Lie back in the plow position, with your ankles on either side of your head. He will squat and dip his <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/sex-and-love/a19942368/penis-facts/" id="71c8c4da-069e-34b3-a5d2-1a6d8213a65c">  penis </a> in and out of you.</p>

<p>Candy isnt all thats on the menu today. This super-cozy move allows plenty of face time for <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/relationships/a19915731/kissing-tips/" id="a66567da-77f5-3560-a2df-7e174d50e167">  making out </a> .</p>

<p><strong> How to do it:  </strong> While hes sitting down, you sit in his lap, facing him.</p>

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<p>Learn 14 mind-blowing facts that will completely change the way you think about orgasms.</p>

<p>Or, in this case, heels over head. Take your relationship to a deeper level with this move that helps him go all the way. </p>

<p><strong> How to do it: </strong> Lie back with your legs resting on each of his shoulders. This narrows your <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/vaginas/" id="57c81dd6-45fc-3bbc-a046-3ccb5d529c9d">  vagina </a> for a snugger fit and more stimulation.</p>

<p>That teddy bear he gave you isnt the only thing thats stuffed in this bedroom.</p>

<p><strong> How to do it:  </strong> Get on all fours and have him kneel behind you. He enters from behind while holding your hips or <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a19932167/types-of-boobs/" id="d5af00ef-918e-3124-ad6f-b2ac762dbf4e">  boobs </a> .</p>

<p>This slightly awkward candy heart phrase just got way hotter. Work off the <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a19911900/dangers-of-sugar/" id="d283d02d-945a-3b8e-a99a-8b2c3ccaa972">  sugar </a> coma with this athletic challenge.</p>

<p><strong> How to do it:  </strong> He stands while you straddle him, wrapping your legs around his body. He, in turn, supports your backside. You can transition to this move from lying down or simply take a leap of faith. </p>

9 Sex Positions To Try This Valentine's Day

While the haters might say that Valentine's Day is nothing more than a Hallmark conspiracy, we still think there's plenty to celebrate, like sex. Even if you aren't into roses and candy, orgasms are the one gift that keep on giving. Ta-da!

This Vegan Sushi Taste Just Like Spicy Tuna

This article originally appeared in the January/February 2020 issue of Women's Health.

Vegan 'Spicy Tuna' Sushi Recipe

<p>But it can be hard to wade through all those recipes to see which you should actually try. After all, if youre on a keto diet there are three major requirements that need to be met: The recipes have to be high in fat, low in carbs, and taste delicious, of course.</p>

<p>Still, it's a good idea to look a little deeper too. Its important to look out for the source of fat in recipes, says Beth Warren, R.D.N., founder of <a href="https://www.bethwarrennutrition.com/" id="4a276de9-d7e9-3218-a733-57c666d5ae20">  Beth Warren Nutrition </a> and author of Living a Real Life with Real Food. Your goal is to choose fats that do not promote inflammation and are more anti-inflammatory.</p>

<p>When you can, she recommends looking for avocado or olive oils over vegetable oils. Nuts are a good ingredient to look for, too, Warren says, since theyre usually packed with nutrients and can help fill you up.</p>

<p>Keeping those guidelines in mind, here are dozens of delicious keto recipes to try on your own. There's a mix of everything herefrom "treat yo'self" fancy dinners to quick, on-the-go meals or snacks, so you'll never get bored. </p>

<h1> 1. Low-Carb Keto Chicken Parmesan </h1>

<p>You definitely don't need to have pasta to enjoy Italian food on the keto diet. </p>

<p>Per serving: 621 calories, 34 g fat, 6 g carbs, 3 g sugar, 1 g fiber, 67 g protein.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wholesomeyum.com/low-carb-keto-chicken-parmesan-recipe/" id="39114cc8-cabe-3204-aa46-ae4a5c5d64c6">  Get the recipe </a></p>

<h1> 2. Instant Pot Bolognese Sauce </h1>

<p>Did you know one of Jenna Jameson's fave meals is bolognese?</p>

<p>Per serving: 191 calories, 8.5 g fat, 12.5 g carbs, 6.5 g sugar, 0.5 g fiber, 12 g protein.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.skinnytaste.com/bolognese-sauce-recipe-instant-pot/" id="ee270379-3841-330a-af86-86343c09d47d">  Get the recipe </a></p>

<p>Is there a more perfect October dinner than pumpkin soup? Definitely not. </p>

<p>Per serving: 120 calories, 9 g fat (5 g saturated), 7 g carbs, 2 g sugar, 786 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein.</p>

<p><a href="https://joyfilledeats.com/easy-pumpkin-soup/" id="00109923-76ae-330d-a751-4c8b3af949e0">  Get the recipe </a></p>

<h1> 4. Loaded Cauliflower Breakfast Bake </h1>

<p>From the new  <strong> <span id="03bc9279-d4de-3e49-aedb-7cbef4674ef9" itemtype="link" itemscope="itemscope">  Women's Health Keto Made Simple </span> </strong>  bookazine, this dish is ideal to serve for a whole week of busy mornings.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Womens-Health-Keto-Made-Simple/dp/B07Z75YQWK/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=womens+health+keto+made+simple&amp;qid=1572462669&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1" id="b19e7119-45e1-314e-a065-c7fa8c65157a">  Get the recipe </a></p>

<p>There's only one thing better than cookie dough: frozen, chocolate-covered cookie dough.</p>

<p>Per serving: 85 calories, 8 g fat 4 g saturated), 3 g carbs, 22 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.</p>

<p><a href="https://joyfilledeats.com/frozen-cookie-dough-bites/" id="6ab2e2ce-f670-32df-a1ae-324f370ed0d3">  Get the recipe </a></p>

<h1> 5. Keto Sheet Pan Burgers With Bacon &amp; Jalapeno </h1>

<p>This recipe is why the keto diet is so specialit lets you have bacon cheeseburgers. </p>

<p>Per serving: 608 calories, 46 g fat, 5 g carbs, 1 g fiber, 42 g protein.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.ibreatheimhungry.com/keto-sheet-pan-burgers-bacon-jalapeno/" id="f27f145b-eb82-3461-a001-210e98086b7d">  Get the recipe </a></p>

<p>Let's be real: The Italian meat is always the best part of the sandwich anyway. (This delicious shareable snack can serve six people.)</p>

<p>Per serving: 390 calories, 34 g fat (10 g saturated), 3 g carbs, 2 g sugar, 1210 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 16 g protein.</p>

<h1> 6. Keto Baked Fish with Lemon Butter </h1>

<p>Good-for-you fish with a surprising little kick.</p>

<p>Per serving: 461 calories, 47 g fat (26 g saturated), 7 g carbs, 2 g sugar, 1545 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.</p>

<p><a href="https://aussieketoqueen.com/keto-baked-fish-lemon-butter/" id="eec44dcd-9c6a-384d-a9f4-2e5cfac9d3db">  Get the recipe </a></p>

<p>Have your chicken with a serious side of spice.</p>

<p>Per serving: 365 calories, 22 g fat, 2.5 g carbs, 2 g fiber, 35 g protein.</p>

<p><a href="https://beautyandthefoodie.com/easy-baked-jerk-chicken-low-carb/" id="5d6aa023-25bf-31c4-af33-d8b8d01edb55">  Get the recipe </a></p>

<h1> 8. Grilled Chicken and Peanut Sauce </h1>

<p>A tangy ginger-peanut sauce makes this chicken next-level.</p>

<p>Per serving: 492 calories, 33 g fat, 3 g carbs, 41 g protein.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.ibreatheimhungry.com/grilled-chicken-w-peanut-sauce-keto-low-carb/" id="dbd7d930-5b77-3182-afc2-65be8022a608">  Get the recipe </a></p>

<p>You dont need to give up these yummy subs when you go keto.</p>

<p>Per serving: 445 calories, 32 g fat, 3 g carbs, 1 g fiber, 28 g protein.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.lowcarbmaven.com/philly-cheese-steak-wraps/" id="b72b1bc0-a699-38a9-aed0-d3fee5eacc12">  Get the recipe </a></p>

<h1> 10. Low-Carb Breakfast Casserole with Sausage and Cheese </h1>

<p>This easy, six-ingredient casserole is perfect for hosting brunch at yours.</p>

<p>Per serving: 281 calories, 23 g fat, 1 g carbs, 0 g sugar, 0.1 g fiber, 17 g protein.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wholesomeyum.com/recipes/low-carb-breakfast-casserole-with-sausage-cheese-gluten-free/" id="05898777-6e1b-37f1-a9c0-c7393a6c095e">  Get the recipe </a></p>

<p>Cool off any day with these adorable (and delicious) green ice pops that the whole family will fight over.</p>

<p>Per serving: 120 calories, 12 g fat (5 g saturated), 5 g carbs, 3 g fiber, 1 g protein.</p>

<p>Because pancakes deserve a place in every diet.</p>

<p>Per serving: 261 calories, 23 g fat, 6 g carbs, 1 g sugar, 2 g fiber, 9 g protein.</p>

<h1> 12. Garlic Herb Grilled Chicken Breast </h1>

<p>Juicy chicken you can serve with just about anything.</p>

<p>Per serving: 187 calories, 6 g fat, 32 g protein.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.lowcarbmaven.com/garlic-herb-grilled-chicken-boneless-skinless/" id="7fada7a5-b1ef-355f-a8fb-dc46ef6a6db1">  Get the recipe </a></p>

<h1> 13. Cream Cheese Jalapeno Poppers with Bacon </h1>

<p>Sure, its not exactly health foodbut sometimes youve just got to splurge.</p>

<p>Per serving: 49 calories, 4 g fat, 1 g carbs, 0 g sugar, 0 g fiber, 2 g protein.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wholesomeyum.com/recipes/cream-cheese-jalapeno-poppers-with-bacon-low-carb-gluten-free/" id="76f6cbfc-dbd7-3fe2-a0ab-9bf999b6f247">  Get the recipe </a></p>

<h1>  14. Chicken Zucchini Noodle Alfredo  </h1>

<p>All the deliciousness of chicken alfredo, sans carbs.</p>

<p>Per serving: 407 calories, 30 g fat (17 g saturated), 5 g carbs, 2 g sugar, 1017 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 28 g protein.</p>

<p><a href="https://wendypolisi.com/chicken-zucchini-noodle-alfredo/" id="239cbc21-367f-3574-af77-630c5c45448a">  Get the recipe </a></p>

<h1>  15. Blackened Salmon with Avocado Salsa  </h1>

<p>Your fish game just went up a notch.</p>

<p>Per serving: 445 calories, 31 g fat (6 g saturated), 10 g carbs, 1 g sugar, 72 mg sodium, 7 g fiber, 35 g protein.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.closetcooking.com/2017/01/blackened-salmon-with-avocado-salsa.html" id="9b4044fa-4802-3356-ae5e-5b2f077b535d">  Get the recipe </a></p>

Its pretty much impossible to check your Pinterest (or Instagram, or Facebook) feed without <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight-loss/a19434332/what-is-the-keto-diet/" id="01ef5ddc-24cc-3471-a2ab-23a164fba809">  coming across a keto recipe </a> it seems like everyone and their mom is on the keto diet these days.

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<p>Yes, 29-year-old Instagram phenom Anna Victoria has a successful workout program ( <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/a19891046/anna-victoria-fit-body-guides/" id="aadc95ba-d2b6-3efb-a440-f593e8c5a6ff">  Fit Body Guides </a> ). But she didn't always have the healthiest relationship with food and exercise. "I was disillusioned with the fitness industry growing up," says Anna, who was raised outside of Sacramento. "People who lived that lifestyle, it seemed they acted like they were better than you because they worked out and ate healthy. I really didn't subscribe to that type of mentality."</p>

<p>In fact, she flat-out rejected it, eating fast food three times a day from the time she could drive until her early twenties in college. Then she was hit with GI distress so severe it landed her in the ER. "I keeled over; my digestive system just shut down." Still, she was so busy working and going to school full-time that she didn't right her own ship for a few years. But in 2012, when she moved to China with her husband, he urged her: "Okay, Anna, you have no more excuses, you need to start taking care of yourself."</p>

<p>Without much direct support living abroad, she started an anonymous Instagram page, sharing healthy tips that motivated and inspired her"but never a photo of me," Anna adds. A year later, she felt comfortable enough to post a personal transformation picture. Then she got certified as a trainer and launched the brand as we know it todayone that stands out for pulling back the curtain on those "perfect" images so often seen on social media, <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a19940459/anna-victoria-belly-rolls/" id="32c610d1-a53a-30bb-a111-9f8eba714a65">  posting her own "belly rolls" </a> or revealing how certain poses <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a19975796/anna-victoria-transformations-instagram/" id="7c946f20-885d-3808-aba1-67c38ea659ea">  superficially give "Insta-worthy" looks </a> .</p>

<p>With her new Body Love with Anna Victoria app, members (or, as she calls them, "Body Love Babes") get three <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/a19902433/best-strength-workout-for-belly-fat/" id="1fdcea63-2604-35b1-ab98-d10df428eabc">  strength workouts </a> a week and three cardio and <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/abs-workouts/" id="67478987-e2bc-31a0-a0e4-4e11843eb5b9">  ab workouts </a> each just 30 minutes. "I'm a personal trainer, so I want people to push themselves to be their best. But how that reflects physically is not everything. I believe that you deserve to love your body through all stages of your journey."</p>

<p>Though Anna owes her career to Instagram, she can't imagine growing up in the social media landscape of today. "Young girls are looking to influencers and models and saying, 'I want to look like that. I'm going to do everything to look like that.' But that's not what it should be about." That guiding principle now informs what she preaches and what she postshelping her followers see through the artificial film to reveal true wellness.</p>

<h1> Don't fall into the "Healthy-Food Porn" vortex. </h1>

<p>Scroll through the 'gram, and it might seem as if people are eating nothing but veggie bowls and <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/smoothies/" id="845e4760-e465-3571-a73e-bc66ab10e883">  smoothies </a> . Hogwash. "I practice an 80/20 approach," says Anna. "Eighty percent of the time, I focus on fueling my body with whole foods and balanced meals. And the other 20 percent, I enjoy whatever I want." One of her go-tos? Taco Bell.</p>

<p>"There's this big conversation around love your body. And yes, love your body." But, she adds, it's not enough to just post feelings about your body. You've got to move it and feed it right. "Aim to feel your best. If you're not feeding or nourishing your body, if you're not treating it well, I don't think that is love."</p>

<h1> Shift your thinking about transformation photos.  </h1>

<p>Anna has admitted on Insta that, at times, she's been reluctant to share certain pics because of others' opinions. ("You lost your butt... Your <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a19932167/types-of-boobs/" id="d5af00ef-918e-3124-ad6f-b2ac762dbf4e">  boobs </a> got smaller... I prefer the left," she writes in one caption, imagining the comments.) "Why do before-and-afters have to be about liking one and disliking the other? Why can't we appreciate our bodies in both but be proud of the mental, emotional, and physical strength gained in the time between the two photos?"</p>

<p>This article originally appeared in the March 2018 issue of Women's Health. For more great advice, pick up a copy of the issue on newsstands now!</p>

‘I Used To Eat Fast Food Three Times A Day’

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Anna Victoria: 'I Used To Eat Fast Food Three Times A Day'

<p>But yeah, no. Snacks (you know, the healthy, well-portioned kind) can help ensure you don't get so damn hungry you just say "screw it!" and give up on your whole diet. </p>

<p>Still, whipping up your own perfectly portioned snack is way easier said than done. (Honestly, who knew a serving of peanut butter was only two measly tablespoons?!) </p>

<p>Make things a whole lot easier on yourself and whip up one of these healthy snacks for weight-loss instead. Some are low-cal/high fiber and some are high fat/high protein ( <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight-loss/a19434332/what-is-the-keto-diet/" id="da010692-46ef-3ce9-a311-a40813f24d5a">  looking at you, keto dieters </a> ). Basically, theres something for everyoneand theyre all nutritionist-approved or direct from your favorite healthy food bloggers.</p>

<p>My ideal healthy snack combines a little of each of the macronutrientsprotein, carbohydrates, and fats, says  <a href="http://katheats.com/" id="19c56818-eec9-3ae0-a1c7-4d8ddff4b3bf">  Kath Younger </a> , RD. "I love to rely on the combination of nuts and fruits, either fresh fruit or dried fruit for a longer shelf life. A small handful of trail mix is one of my favorite snacks that won't spoil my appetite for my next meal.</p>

<p><strong> Make it: </strong>  Combine equal parts unsweetened dried fruit and unsalted roasted nuts (sorry, no M&amp;Ms this time). Reach for a quarter cup of the mixture when you need a boost.</p>

<p>Per serving: 163 calories, 9 g fat (1 g saturated), 19 g carbs, 13 g sugar, 3 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein.</p>

<h1> 2. Double chocolate banana bread bars  </h1>

<p>These bars look decadent, but its only an illusionbananas, almond flour, and coconut flour round out the ingredients in this sweet Paleo-approved treat. As an added bonus, the recipe offers substitutes for making it vegan.</p>

<p>Per serving (1 bar): 159 calories, 9.1 g fat, 15.5 g carbs, 4 g fiber, 3 g protein</p>

<h1> 3. Yogurt with nuts and berries </h1>

nuts and seeds and berries mixed with yogurt

<p>Younger adds a sprinkle of nuts to protein-rich fat-free yogurt for some satiating healthy fats. A small handful of berries or another chopped fruit will add texture and sweetness, plus filling fiber. It might sound basic, but it's a classic snack for a reason.</p>

<p><strong> Make it: </strong>  Combine 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons chopped nuts, and 1/2 cup berries in a bowl.</p>

<p>Per serving: 205 calories, 11 g fat (0 g saturated), 13 g carbs, 7 g sugar, 43 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 16 g protein.</p>

<h1> 4. Healthy carrot cake oatmeal cookies </h1>

<p>Dont avoid these because they have the words cake and cookies in the name...this healthy spin on carrot cake cookies is packed with shredded carrots, fiber-rich walnuts and raisins, and heart-healthy oats for a guilt-free version of one of your favorite desserts.</p>

<p><strong> <span id="344a7809-baac-3134-a443-80c9eb1bff69" itemtype="link" itemscope="itemscope">  Get the recipe </span> </strong></p>

<p>Per serving (1 cookie): 136 calories, 6.6 g fat, 9 g carbs, 2 g fiber, 2.4 g protein</p>

<h1> 5. Sliced tomato with a sprinkle of feta and olive oil </h1>

sliced tomatoes with a block of feta cheese

<p>This savory dish will make your taste buds happy. Tomatoes pack umami flavor, while feta adds tang and a little bit of salt.</p>

<p><strong> Make it </strong> : Slice 1 medium tomato (or slice up 1/2 cup of cherry tomatoes), and top with 1 ounce feta and 1 teaspoon olive oil.</p>

<p>Per serving: 133 calories, 11 g fat (5 g saturated), 5 g carbs, 4 g sugar, 265 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.</p>

<h1> 6. No-bake superfood energy bars </h1>

<p>These energy bars wont give you superpowers, though they do boast an impressive roster of superfoodsthink pistachios, chia seeds, Medjool dates, and goji berries. You wont be able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, but youll be able to tackle that late afternoon conference call with ease.</p>

<p><strong> <span id="71685d1e-a1e3-3c36-a648-cc7aa27450d2" itemtype="link" itemscope="itemscope">  Get the recipe </span> </strong></p>

<p>Per serving (1 bar): 234 calories, 14.2 g fat, 26.9 g carbs, 6 g fiber, 4.5 g protein</p>

<p>Shrimp are a great source of lean protein, and its easy to find them pre-cooked in any supermarket. (Plus, it makes snack time feel way fancier!)</p>

<p><strong> Make it: </strong>  Combine eight cooked, peeled, deveined shrimp with 1/4 cup cocktail sauce for dipping.</p>

<p>Per serving: 126 calories, 1 g fat (5 g saturated), 16 g carbs, 4 g sugar, 432 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 14 g protein.</p>

<p>Skip the store-bought stuff and take the plunge into homemade granola: youll cut way back on sugar and other unnecessary ingredients, leaving plenty of room for a variety of seeds and nuts (all high in fiber and omega-3s). </p>

<p><strong> <span id="5c478345-d4ef-334c-af4b-2f62aafcc2f7" itemtype="link" itemscope="itemscope">  Get the recipe </span> </strong></p>

<p>Per serving ( cup): 210 calories, 12.3 g fat, 22.9 g carbs, 3.4 g fiber, 4.1 g protein</p>

<h1> 9. Baby carrots with "everything" hummus </h1>

<p>Carrots and hummus are a great snack as-is, but adding a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning (like <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Trader-Joes-Everything-Sesame-Seasoning/dp/B06W9N8X9H" id="0567648a-f2da-3618-a3a2-d30128b1c35b">  this version from Trader Joe's </a> !) will make your taste buds extra happy.</p>

<p><strong> Make it:  </strong> Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of everything bagel seasoning on top of 1/4 cup of regular hummus. Eat with 1 cup of baby carrots.</p>

<p>Per serving: 236 calories, 12 g fat (5 g saturated), 27 g carbs, 12 g sugar, 416 mg sodium, 10 g fiber, 6 g protein.</p>

<h1> 10. Vegetarian Black Bean Taco Cups </h1>

<p>If you need a slightly bigger snack that packs a protein punch, try these mini black bean taco cups. Theyre technically an appetizer, but all that means is youll have plenty of servings to freeze and grab whenever you need a filling bite.</p>

<p><strong> <span id="cda4159c-68cf-31b2-a5d3-2e22224666e5" itemtype="link" itemscope="itemscope">  Get the recipe </span> </strong></p>

<p>Per serving (1 cup): 134 calories, 5.4 g fat, 17.6 g carbs, 2.6 g fiber, 4.4 g protein</p>

banana cut in half and topped with yogurt, berries, and nuts

<p>Robin Plotkin, RD, suggests a healthy version of the classic dessert by halving a banana, then topping it with yogurt and nuts. Its a delicious combo of carbs, protein, and healthy fatmore importantly, its super-fun to eat.</p>

<p><strong> Make it: </strong>  Slice a small banana in half vertically. Top the open banana face with 1/4 cup non-fat Greek yogurt and 2 tablespoons of chopped walnuts.</p>

<p>Per serving: 242 calories, 10 g fat (1 g saturated), 33 g carbs, 18 g sugar, 23 mg sodium, 4 g fiber, 10 g protein.</p>

<p>If youre just kind of meh about regular ol hummus, try this Green Goddess kind: fresh herbs give it a gorgeous color and a serious flavor boost. Enjoy with raw veggies to increase your fiber without adding fat or calories.</p>

<p><strong> <span id="5c8c7bb6-4c4b-3002-a724-543e4109c07d" itemtype="link" itemscope="itemscope">  Get the recipe </span> </strong></p>

<p>Per serving ( cup): 142 calories, 9.6 g fat, 11.6 g carbs, 3 g fiber, 4.5 g protein</p>

<p>This healthy snack is great for breakfast loversit's as satisfying as a meal, but the slightly smaller portion size won't weigh you down. Plotkin recommends using hard-boiled eggs for convenience, which you can make ahead or buy. If you have access to a stove, you can also opt for a scrambled or fried egg.</p>

<p><strong> Make it </strong> : Toast a slice of whole-grain toast. Top with one egg, cooked to your preference.</p>

<p>Per serving: 182 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated), 20 g carbs, 4 g sugar, 221 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 11 g protein.</p>

<h1> 14. Crispy sweet potato fries  </h1>

<p>Fast food fries are a classic snack-attack weakness. Thats why you should bake up some sweet potato fries instead, for a snack thats crispy and tender without all the grease. </p>

<p><strong> <span id="13bf5552-94be-34f4-a172-e2cbc7e5873e" itemtype="link" itemscope="itemscope">  Get the recipe </span> </strong></p>

<p>Per serving: 263 calories, 7.1 g fat, 47.4 g carbs, 6.8 g fiber, 3.6 g protein</p>

<p>This might seem like just something for kids, but it's actually a pretty great snackespecially for replenishing post-workout thanks to the simple carbs from the chocolate and the milk's lactose.</p>

<p><strong> Make it:  </strong> Stir 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup into 1 cup 2 percent milk.</p>

<p>Per serving: 174 calories, 5 g fat (3 g saturated), 25 g carbs, 21 g sugar, 134 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 8 g protein.</p>

If you've ever snacked your way through a jar of peanut butter in a day, you're probably pretty damn convinced that snacking is your worst enemy when it comes to weight loss.

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