What's even better than hitting a pizzeria on a Saturday night? Saving calories while still enjoying a slice! Switch from two large slices of cheese pizza to a ... Read More

Fad diets are easy for just about anyone to fall for. When you first decide to lose weight, it can be tempting to do something drastic. You feel like you ... Read More

I ran across an interesting video today featuring Dr. Howard LeWine of Harvard Medical School commenting on something that's in the news. Soon, overweight Alabama state employees will be charged ... Read More

Looking for an easy way to skip seconds? Snack on high-fiber produce like an apple or baby carrots to curb your appetite about 10-15 minutes before your meal. ... Read More

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The key to long-term weight loss is finding ways to take in fewer calories while still enjoying foods that you love. A swap here and there can make a huge ... Read More

In a recent feature, About.com exercise Guide Paige offers valuable advice on Exercise for Obese People -- topics include solutions to special challenges, obstacles to and confusion about exercise, as ... Read More

Time for a "Smart Swap!"... an easy switch that will save you lots of calories. One of my favorite mall food court stops is Atlanta Bread Co. How tempting is it? ... Read More

An apple a day is not only good for you, it could be good for your waistline, too! Apples are not only fat-free and a calorie bargain (around 80 calories for ... Read More

Think losing weight means eating turkey breast and grilled chicken meal after meal? Think again, because it’s okay to “beef up” your diet. A healthful, weight-conscious eating plan can include beef ... Read More

Effortless weight loss? Sounds too good to be true, doesn't it? Well, not if you consider the easy, but effective, changes that the About.com diabetes Guide Deb Manzella ... Read More

Time for a "Smart Swap!" -- a food switch that will save you tons of calories!Ben and Jerry can both remain your buddies if you're trying to lose weight. ... Read More

Salads are super summertime meals. They're cool, refreshing, and light. Here's how the calorie counts of some popular fast food salads stack up: Burger King Tender Crisp Garden Salad - ... Read More

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Time for a "Smart Swap!" -- a food switch that will save you tons of calories! If your favorite Taco Bell fix is the seven-layer burrito, take note: Those seven layers ... Read More

Lose weight without going on a diet? It's not too good to be true. You don't have to follow a strict diet to get the ball rolling; making these easy ... Read More