6 Reasons You’ve Hit a Weight Loss Plateau
You’re getting plenty of exercise, but the scale seems stuck. Sound familiar? Use these tips to break through a weight loss plateau. It’s...
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K. Aleisha Fetters
3 Weird Reasons You’re Gaining Weight
Staying slim through the years isn’t as simple as calories in, calories out. Here are the age-related changes that can mess with the...
Barbara Brody
7 Common Weight Loss Mistakes People Over 60 Make
Are you sabotaging yourself without even knowing it? Here’s how to find out—and start getting results. It’s rare to hear anyone, at any...
Deanna Debara
6 Rules to Weighing Yourself — and When to Ditch the Scale
It is 100 percent OK to love your body and still want to lose weight. Body positivity and weight loss aren’t mutually exclusive. The...
K. Aleisha Fetters
4 Best Carbs for Weight Loss
Carbs make you fat. It must be true. Every story about “how to lose weight fast” says so. And with all the trendy low-carb diets—from...
Jessica Sager
Belly Fat Is a Lot Less Dangerous if You Do This One Thing, Says New Study
If you carry weight in your midsection, you've probably heard the warnings: Belly fat can be really harmful since it can press against...
K. Aleisha Fetters, C.S.C.S.
4 Rules for Losing Fat, Not Muscle
When you lose weight, those pounds can come from either fat or muscle. And you don’t want to lose muscle, especially as you get older....
Stephanie Langmaid
Getting Fit While You’re Overweight
Fitness: More than a Number on a Scale When it comes to overall health, your fitness level may matter more than the number on the scale....
Christa Sgobba
10 Ways to Start Losing Weight, No Matter How Unmotivated You Are
You know you want to lose weight, and you have a pretty good idea of what you should do to make it happen. You just need to get started....
Alexa Mellardo
How To Lose Belly Fat, According to People Who Have Done It
Ah, belly fat —it's so easy to put on yet incredibly grueling to lose. If you struggle to shed stubborn fat around your belly, you're...
Kathleen M. Zelman, RD, LD, MPH
Top 10 Habits That Can Help You Lose Weight
Weight control is all about making small changes that you can live with forever. As you incorporate these minor adjustments into your...
Mayo Clinic Staff
Weight loss: 6 strategies for success
Hundreds of fad diets, weight-loss programs and outright scams promise quick and easy weight loss. But the best way to lose weight and...
Jillian Kubala, MS, RD
9 Reasons You May Be Gaining Weight Unintentionally
You may gain weight unintentionally as a result of certain things you consume, such as sugary foods and beverages. But sometimes weight...
Madeline Holcombe, CNN
Why stop watching so much TV? It affects how you age, new study says
Swapping out time in front of the TV for physical activity might not sound like the most fun trade, but it is associated with...
Laura Schober
How Many Calories Do You Burn By Walking?
Walking is a fun and easy form of exercise that's beneficial for both physical and mental health. It can be done outdoors, indoors, or on...
Carolyn Williams, Ph.D., RD
Does Inflammation Cause Weight Gain? Here's What a Dietitian Says
There's a lot more to losing weight than the amount of calories you consume. Here's what you should know about inflammation and weight...
Kris Gunnars, BSc
How Protein Can Help You Lose Weight Naturally
Increasing the amount of protein you eat may help support weight loss by regulating certain hormones and helping you feel fuller longer,...
Allison White
A new study shows that 1 year of this kind of exercise yields results 4 years later
Retirement should be filled with time with loved ones, relaxation and—according to new research—heavy lifting. As people get older, their...
Denny Watkins
Can You Really Lose Weight With Two Workouts a Week?
It turns out there may be something to the "weekend warrior" mentality after all. A recent study suggested that concentrating all your...
Nancy Schimelpfening, MS
These 10 States Have the Highest Rates of Obesity in the U.S.
People are considered to be overweight if their weight exceeds what is deemed to be normal for a person of their height. More...
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