9 Ways To Battle The Boomer Bulge
Baby Boomers created such a population bulge demographers dubbed it “the pig in the python.” But if you’re a Boomer—and you are if you were born anywhere from 1946 to…
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Rocco DiSpirito’s ‘Negative Calorie’ Meals Embrace Cooking As A Form Of Exercise
Can you lose weight by cooking? Chef Rocco DiSpirito says you can, and he dropped by HuffPost Live on Thursday to explain how. – Sign up here for Live Today,…
Amy Schumer Responds To ‘Trainwreck’ Critic Calling Her ‘Chubby’ In Review
Internet trolling is alive and well, but one up-and-coming actress, comedian and screenwriter refuses to let the nasty comments bring her down. Amy Schumer took an empowering stance against a…
9 things no one tells you about losing weight
Dropping just 5% to 10% of your body weight can improve your overall health and reduce your risk for heart disease and diabetes. But shedding unwanted pounds can also have…
How A Single, Simple Guideline Could Help You Lose Weight
For some super-motivated people, counting calories, calculating macronutrient proportions or weighing food can help in their quest to lose weight. But for everyone else, it can be hard to keep…
Raven-Symoné Opens Up About Body Image And Her ‘Thicky, Thicky Self’ (VIDEO)
In Hollywood, many actresses feel pressure to slim down, tone up and lose weight — and Raven-Symoné is no exception. The former “That’s So Raven” star has been in the…
This Mother’s Major Fear For Her Overweight Daughter (VIDEO)
Jen Larsen has struggled with her weight for as long as she can remember. At her heaviest, she was more than 300 pounds, and she became desperate for a way…
After Losing Over 100 Pounds, Deborah Harvin Has Less Than 20 To Go To Reach Her Goal
Name: Deborah Harvin Age: 48 Height: 5’8″ Before Weight: 280 pounds How I Gained It: I was always a big girl, but my mother’s death in 1988 seemed to be…
Stars turn Grammys into social-issues platform
Sam Smith, who was the big winner at tonight’s ceremony, hit on that last theme in particular in the acceptance speech for best pop vocal album. “I just want to…
The Days You Feel Beautiful And The Days You Don’t
I’m embarrassed about all the time I’ve spent thinking about my weight. No one has ever told me I needed to lose any. Doctors mark my weight “average,” and aside…
Bryn Mawr Sorry After ‘Fat-Shaming’ Weight Loss Emails Sent To Students With High BMIs
Bryn Mawr College has been accused of “fat-shaming” after messages about a weight loss program were sent to students with higher body mass indexes. The school has since apologized for…
Will Soylent solve our food problems?
The No. 1 resolution people make? Lose weight. (This is America, after all, where 69% of us are overweight and 35% are clinically obese, making us the second-fattest country in…
Is Cardio Or Weights Better For Burning Fat?
As long as there have been people trying to lose weight, there have been people debating the weight loss benefits of cardio exercise versus strength training. At the center of…
10 Novel Ways To Drop The Weight Fast
SPECIAL FROM Grandparents.com Eat fewer carbs. Reduce portion size. Exercise more. All are solid strategies for shedding unwanted pounds. But sometimes you need a few extra tricks and tips to…
How Weight Training Can Help You Keep the Weight Off
Exercise may help people avoid regaining weight after successful dieting, according to a new study. It shows that exercise can crucially alter the body’s response to weight loss and potentially…
Lack Of Sex Could Lead To Overeating, According To Author Jena La Flamme
Pleasurable Weight Loss author Jena La Flamme finds sexual activity and weight loss to be “absolutely connected” — and not just because sex burns calories. – Sign up here for…
The Question To Ask If You Want A Relationship That Lasts
By Dr. Phil – Dr. Phillip C. McGraw’s daily talk show is in its 13th season. He has written seven best-selling books; his latest is The 20/20 Diet: Turn Your…
When Doctors Told John Compton He Was Too Heavy For A Life-Saving Procedure, He Lost More Than 300 Pounds
Name: John Compton Age: 46 Height: 5’10” Before Weight: 487 pounds How I Gained It: I ate anything and everything. Nutritional values or portion control were never things I thought…
How To Work Out With A Friend Without Ruining Your Relationship
Many of us have that friend, the one who is always rushing off to the gym, heading out for a run, just getting home from yoga — and always inviting…
7 Counterintuitive Ways To Lose Weight
It doesn’t matter if you’re a half-marathon runner or a couch potato looking for a lifestyle change — most of us have told ourselves something similar from time to time…
Teenagers With Poor Body Image Are More Likely To Become Obese
Thinking you’re fat could actually lead to weight gain, according to new research on body image in teens. A paper published in the journal Psychological Science found that teens who…
How Stress Could Be Wreaking Havoc On Your Weight Loss Goals
Dr. Alan Christianson’s new book The Adrenal Reset Diet looks at how modern stressors are taking a toll on our adrenal glands, causing weight gain and obesity. He joins us…
How To Drop Pounds By Resetting Your Eating Clock
Could losing weight really be as simple as shifting the hours we eat? While it’s too early to say if it’s true for humans, new research from the Salk Institute…