Portion control can make or break your weight loss efforts. It will both help you lose weight and keep it off in the long-term. It's also the only ... Read More

New research suggests diabetes is to blame for the increased risk of death seen in the obese -- not obesity itself. But remember, the obese are far more likely ... Read More

Think you need to lose weight? Considering starting a certain diet? There's somebody you should talk to. Your doctor will be able to advise you on whether or ... Read More

Could that always-mystifying "French Paradox" finally be coming to an end? This MSNBC/Reuters report, Mais non! French women do get fat, reveals almost half of the population over the ... Read More

It's time to start walking for weight loss! No matter how much weight you need to lose, walking is the ideal exercise. Learn why you should start today ... Read More

If your diet includes salads made with raw spinach, take note: The Food and Drug Administration has alerted consumers about an outbreak of E. coli in multiple states. Read ... Read More

Step by step, you can improve your walking routine so you'll burn more calories and exercise more efficiently. Here's how!

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.

Commonly known as the "Freshman 15", it is not unusual for college students to gain as much as five to 20 pounds during their first year. So, let's take ... Read More

If you've ever considered hiring a personal trainer to help you lose weight and get fit, About's exercise Guide, Paige, will help you decide if it's the right move with ... Read More

Have you seen About's video library? It's defintely worth a visit. While you're there, check out Fitness Gadgets with Brett Larson. From a basic gadget like a heart ... Read More

Going out tonight? Check out these tips for eating out while following any Phase of The South Beach Diet. These ideas will also help you eat healthier at restaurants ... Read More

From the bane of every college student's existence, the "freshman fifteen", to moms-to-be eating (and gaining!) for two, nutrition Guide Shereen Jegtvig has got Lifetime Events that Cause Weight Gain ... Read More

I hear ya ... the sun is shining, the birds are singing and there are about a million things you'd rather do than exercise. I've heard (and used!) every ... Read More

Professor Andrew Hill, of Leeds University, warned that girls as young as five are becoming concerning with weight issues and as a result, giving their self-confidence a blow. That's ... Read More

Don't worry about what Mom said: As long as you have your snack two to three hours before a main meal, a moderate snack will not ruin your appetite. ... Read More

Rohan Sullivan, of the Associated Press, reported on a warning sounded by health experts at the International Congress on Obesity today. The obesity pandemic -- and its resulting health ... Read More

A reader wants to know how to do South Beach if she doesn't have a large amount of weight to lose in this installment of SBD Q&A. Plus: ... Read More