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Christina Stiehl

Christina Stiehl is a Health and Fitness Staff Writer for Thrillist. She's constantly wrestling her pursuit of a healthy lifestyle with her love of pizza and Prosecco. She'll try any boutique fitness craze at least once, but will probably be really terrible at it.

Latest Posts From Christina

Mar 15, 2019

Here's Why You Have Green Poop Sometimes

It seems to happen out of nowhere: You're sitting on the toilet, minding your own business while doing your business, and all of a sudden you notice various shades of green where you're accustomed to seeing brown.

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Dec 21, 2017

What Actually Causes a Beer Belly, and How to Get Rid of It

Beer belly, keg, spare tire, love handles, "big-boned," bowl full of jelly -- there are so many endearing terms for the extra blubber packed around your midsection, it's tough to choose a favorite.

Dec 21, 2017

How to Undo Damage to Your Poor, Tired Liver

Your poor, poor liver.

Feb 16, 2017

Freedom-Hating France Wants to Stay Skinny, Bans Free Soda Refills

The French have enjoyed a svelte reputation, subject of the mysterious question: "Why don't they get fat?" There's even a popular book series exploiting this stereotype, so it must be true.

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Feb 13, 2017

Doctors Reveal Their Go-To Fitness Routines

You know exercise is good for you.

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Feb 9, 2017

If You Swear a Lot, You're Probably Pretty F***ing Honest

Dropping certain four-letter words may land you in hot water with Lorne Michaels, but it's not entirely a bad thing.

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Feb 7, 2017

Pharma Bro Martin Shkreli Shames Other CEOs on Website Apparently Designed in the '90s

Why take responsibility for your own behavior when you can just point a finger and blame everyone else for all their wrongdoings?

Feb 3, 2017

The Doctor Behind Tom Brady's Crazy Diet Doesn't Even Have a Medical License

It's easy to assume Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen are the epitome of health, what with the perfect good looks, the Super Bowl wins, the elite modeling career(s?), and all.

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Feb 3, 2017

Why Smart People Love Spending Time Alone

It can sometimes feel isolating being an introvert; after all, sitting at home alone, although relaxing, can lead to a sense of FOMO and a feeling of social exclusion.

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Feb 2, 2017

The Workout You Won't Stop Hearing About in 2017

With their sleek aesthetics, club-inspired music, and cult-like followings, cycling studios have been on top of the trendy boutique fitness totem pole for the better part of the last decade, led by grapefruit-smelling, feel-good-mantra-spouting SoulCycle (which people seem to either love or hate).

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Feb 1, 2017

New Drug for Sick Kids Priced at $750,000 (!!!) per Year

No matter your religious or political affiliation, helping sick kids is one of those things everyone can get behind (unless you're a literal monster).

Jan 31, 2017

Today's the Last Day to Sign Up for Obamacare. Here's What You Need to Know.

With all this talk of the new administration repealing and replacing Obamacare, many people are (rightfully) worried if they'll have health care coverage in the new year.