If you're anything like me, you give yourself a license to pig out Easter a.m. ... well, walking Guide Wendy's Easter Basket Calorie Calculator has sure put the kibosh on ... Read More

You might not want to hear this, but there are 10 sure-fire ways to blow your diet. Check the list for pitfalls that can make or break your weight loss efforts.

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Learn why theater popcorn is feared by all well-informed dieters; find out the best way to avoid overeating; get ideas on pepping up air-popped popcorn; and sort out which sweets ... Read More

We've all heard them ... and, unfortunately, believed a few of them. From calorie counting to fending off fat, these are the 10 most common dieting myths ... and the ... Read More

This is a great time to Spring Clean Your Diet. Giving these foods the boot will get you off to a great start in meeting your 2006 weight loss ... Read More

Think you know your stuff when it comes to weight loss? Test your knowledge on everything from calorie counting to portion control with our Weight Loss Myth Busters Quiz.

In this installment of South Beach Diet Q&A, a reader who doesn't have much weight to lose asks if she should skip Phase 1 altogether.

If your child has weight issues, changing can seem overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. There are some simple changes you can make to help the whole family ... Read More

This week, About's nutrition Guide offers some excellent advice on making delicious, healthy salads and how to keep a good salad from going "bad".

Complex carbs are the "best bargains for your calorie buck." They help you feel more satiated (you feel fuller longer) than simple carbs. That's just one of our 100 Easy ... Read More

Many parents find it difficult to admit their child is overweight, according to a recent report by Charnicia E. Huggins from ReutersHealth. Check out our feature, What You Need to ... Read More

In this installment of our South Beach Diet Q&A, a reader asks if she should just stay on Phase 1 instead of progressing to Phases 2 and 3. Read ... Read More

The last day of my first week of my South Beach Diet review was a good day indeed! Weigh in day! Find out the results with A Day ... Read More

A recent article at Business Week online explores the news about Acomplia, a smoking-cessation medication that may be used as a weight loss aid (if approved). Check out The ... Read More

Think pumping iron isn't for you? As long as your doctor says it's okay, there's no reason you shouldn't get started with some form of strength training, because getting ... Read More

Adjusting to a low-carb way of life poses some daunting challenges, but About's low-carb diets Guide, Laura, has some great advice on getting used to it: Check out her ... Read More

Admit it: You skipped breakfast this morning, didn't you? Don't make the same mistake tomorrow. Check out our Breakfast Excuse Busters and find solutions to some of the ... Read More

Did you know man's best friend can help you manage your weight? Walking Guide Wendy recently reported Dog Walkers Get Twice as Much Exercise as those of us without ... Read More

Here's the latest on Acomplia: The makers still plan to pursue approval to market it as a weight loss aid, but the National Institutes of Health want the safety ... Read More

In this installment of our question and answer series, a reader asks: "I have heard celebrities on TV referring to having a tummy tuck for weight loss; how does ... Read More