Weight Loss

Millions struggle with weight loss. Learn everything you need to know about weight loss meal plans and weight loss tips.

The 7 New Rules of Counting Calories to Lose Weight

Counting calories to lose weight has fallen out of vogue, with many diets instead focusing instead on eliminating or drastically...


8 Healthy Trail Mix Makeovers That Can Save You Tons of Calories

It's pretty hard to find a trail mix you don't love. Between the perfect balance of salty and sweet and...


8 Dishes That Are Essentially a Heart Attack on a Plate

The Center for Science in the Public Interest recently crowned the unhealthiest dishes in America. Never, ever order these.


The One Food You Should Never, Ever Eat at Night (or Risk Gaining Weight)

Some late night snacks are better than others. This is what to avoid at all costs—and what you can...



What 100 Calories of Your Favorite Halloween Candy Looks Like

The best part of Halloween is obviously the candy! But it's no fun stressing about how much you can eat....


11 of the Best Diet Tricks for a Skinnier Halloween

Don’t be frightened by candy temptation. Just try some of these expert secrets to pick healthy candy, cut your cravings...


Smelling These 5 Foods Could Help You Lose Weight—Seriously!

There's no doubting the powerful role smell can play in stimulating a craving—freshly baked apple pie, anyone? But here's some...

The Real Secret to Weight Loss Might Just Be in Your Bathroom

Throw on your lab coat and light your scented candle.


If You’re Trying to Lose Weight, Avoid This One Food at All Costs

Toss out those Splenda packets, stat! They won't move the scale in the right direction.


The 20 Healthiest Foods to Eat in Every Food Group

When eating clean is your goal, these are the nutritional superstars you'll want to put on your menu week after...



If You Eat This One Breakfast, You’ll Keep Burning Calories All Day Long

The most important meal of the day has a most important food, too.


Women, This One Hormone Might Be Causing You to Gain Weight

Good news! You no longer need to blame your diet or exercise habits. The real culprit might be your own...


5 Deliciously Guilt-Free Snacks for 100 Calories

When you're craving something salty or sweet, reach for these guilt-free alternatives to munch on.


This Blogger Just Gave Picture Proof of Why You Shouldn’t Feel Bad About “Cheat Meals”

Consider this your official invitation to eat dessert tonight.


Here’s Why Taking Too Much Protein Powder Can Be Seriously Dangerous

Protein is having a moment as the go-to macronutrient for everything from weight loss to energy to brain power. But...

Your Body Has a “Brain Switch” to Burn Fat after Eating—Here’s How It Works

There's a fat-controlling switch in your brain, and it could be responsible for catastrophic weight gain.


I Dropped 5 Sizes in 7 Months—Here’s How I Did It

Yes, I made lifestyle changes to lose 50 pounds, but it was how I stayed motivated that made all the...


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Here’s What You Need to Know About the BRAT Diet

It's not for weight loss and it's not for misbehaving children.


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How Many Calories Should You Eat in a Day?

Don't eyeball it, calculate it.


Drinking Diet Soda Will Ruin Your Metabolism—and Could Make You Gain Weight

Yep—it’s definitely time to rethink that daily diet soda habit.


Eat This, and You’ll Burn Over 100 Extra Calories a Day

They say that weight loss starts in the kitchen… but we bet they never thought of this.

How One Woman Quit Her Cardio Workout and Finally Started Losing Weight

Alice Fields was finally able to lose weight after she stopped her excessive calorie restriction and cardio workouts and took...


10 Sneaky Tricks That Make Homemade Meals Healthier

Trying to eat more healthy home-cooked meals? You may be eating the right foods, but preparing them the wrong way.


The Daily Habits That Helped 6 People Lose 10 Pounds

We asked people to tell us the one single habit or lifestyle change that helped them to lose 10 pounds...


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5 Tasty Ways to Drink Up Without Packing on the Pounds

The secret to losing weight isn’t just watching what’s on your plate; it’s also about watching what’s in your glass....


The Sneaky Way Your Body Shape Could Be Sabotaging Your Health

If you're trying to decide whether a low-carb or a low-fat diet will work best for you, your body type...


Yikes! Gaining Just 6 Pounds After Graduation Could Have Scary Health Consequences

Work off those pounds now or pay the consequences later.