You know how sometimes your friends say they know you better than you know yourself? Well, I just took exercise Guide Paige's quiz and apparently it knows me better than ... Read More

I ran across an awesome bit of motivation on CNN this weekend. It's a true success story; it's really inspiring! A 25-year-old named Brandon Hollis lost 180 pounds, ... Read More

I buy almost everything online, but I had never taken the plunge into shoe-buying until I made the mistake of buying new walking shoes online this week. They couldn't ... Read More

Summer is officially here, which means it's time to hit the road and head for some much-needed relaxation! Dieting doesn't take a vacation, though! If you're cutting carbs, ... Read More

Weight loss isn't about finding a strict diet you can stick to for weeks on end (Just how many packaged meals can one eat? And cabbage soup, again? ... Read More

Does your appetite seem to be on over-drive? If you are feeling especially hungry when you sit down to a meal, you will likely take oversized portions or go for ... Read More

Earlier this week, a couple who is relatively well-known as being proponents of "calorie restriction" -- which is basically an ongoing Very Low Calorie Diet -- appeared on a popular ... Read More

You've lost all but 10 pounds towards your goal weight and those last few just won't budge. Here are 10 ideas for making them history!

I didn't have an easy time cutting down to fat-free milk when I first started trying to lose weight. Back then, it was called skim milk, but I called ... Read More

It's getting hot out there, which means you need to be alert to the health problems that can result from exercising in hot weather. That's where the About.com sports ... Read More

It was something I said, "Yeah, right!" to. Years ago my friend told me that a sure-fire way to beat a craving was to eat a pickle the moment ... Read More

Are you signed up for our e-Course, Weight Loss 101? If not, take a moment to look at a lesson, Before You Choose a Diet or Weight Loss Program . Each ... Read More

We should all eat more whole grains -- they are a health boon, providing fiber, regulating blood sugar, lowering cholesterol and improving heart health. It's easier at home to switch ... Read More

Summer is a great time for salads. You can make a meal without turning on the stove and take advantage of all the great in-season produce. The salad bar seems ... Read More