Are you signed up for our e-Course, Weight Loss 101? If not, take a moment to look at our most recent lesson, Lesson 5: Understanding Metabolism. Each week, this free ... Read More

I had heard it enough today. Ever since Star Jones admitted she had gastric bypass surgery for losing the large amount of weight she dropped, a particular friend of ... Read More

You should eat no more than five servings of added fat every day. Added servings are things such as cooking oil and butter. Each teaspoon counts as one ... Read More

Many types of Asian foods are healthy when served authentically -- cooked with very little or no oil, heavy on veggies and light on fried meats. Unfortunately, most traditional Asian recipes ... Read More

We all have many different reasons to lose weight, but when all is said and done, the core motivation often comes down to two simple things: to look better ... Read More

Ready to start exercising? Walking Guide Wendy offers some great advice in a recent feature... With How Much Exercise Do You Need? And What Kind? she explains what you need ... Read More

Are you signed up for our e-Course, Weight Loss 101? If not, take a moment to look at our most recent lesson, Lesson 4: I Gain Weight Looking at ... Read More

If you're eating out tonight, you can still keep an eye on your "bad" carb intake. It's okay to ask for what you want. Request the following smart ... Read More

Just starting with weight loss? You are certainly not alone. According to recent statistics, more than half of Americans are overweight and at any given time, around 80 percent of ... Read More

Watching carbs? If you're anything like me, you've probably got an ever-present hankering for potatoes. If they're completely off-limits on your diet, I have tip for you! Cauliflower makes ... Read More

So, you want to lose weight. Do you know how to best assess your weight and set a realistic weight loss goal? Check out Weight Loss 101: Lesson ... Read More

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As a kid, didn't you hate it when somebody said, "I know something you don't know!" in that sing-songy voice? It always made me think, "Wait, how do you ... Read More

There's really never a pleasant way to tell someone they need to lose weight. Just because your child is your child, that doesn't mean it's any easier. Before ... Read More

... that healthy moms-to-be can get up to 30 minutes of moderate exercise several days a week, according to the American Pregnancy Foundation. Expectant mothers can experience great benefits from ... Read More

The slightest sniffle among my circle of friends sends me running for the hills. If there's a cold among them, I'll end up with it. A recent study published in ... Read More

Hard-pressed to get your daily quota of fruit and veggies in? Sometimes it's hard to stay motivated to eat the right things if they're not up to your expectations. Who ... Read More

What's in a name? When it comes to one particular diet... not much. The diet plan that makes the rounds at offices, via e-mail, and personal Web sites, called "The ... Read More

Did you know that eating every three to four hours can actually help you lose weight? That's right, eating more often may help you keep pounds at bay! The reason ... Read More