Weight Loss
Making the decision to lose weight is the first step in a journey that will be unique to you. You may be interested in a specific diet, try counting calories, or use one of the new weight loss drugs. Whatever path you choose, it’s important that you keep your body healthy through good nutrition, hydration and exercise. You'll also want to understand the role your mind and emotions play in weight loss. Finding your motivation and getting support are also key steps to success on your weight loss journey.
Weight Loss Basics
Healthy Food and Weight Loss
5 Types of Tea That May Help With Weight Loss
Drinking certain teas may help you lose weight, thanks to plant compounds called catechins that rev metabolism...
By Lauren Bedosky8 Foods That Help You Lose Weight and Satisfy Your Stomach
The secret to weight loss is to feel full between meals. Here are 8 healthy foods that will keep you full.
By Beth W. Orenstein7 Top Fruits to Support Weight Loss (and How to Enjoy Them)
Fiber is a boon to health and weight loss alike. These seven fresh picks can help satisfy your sweet tooth, while...
By Elizabeth MillardThe HMR Diet: Weight Management Plan Reviews, Cost, Foods, and More
The HMR diet claims to help with fast weight loss. Does it work? Learn about the pros and cons of the HMR diet...
By Jessica MigalaCan You Lose Weight by Drinking Water?
You already know that water is essential to your health — but if you drink enough water, will you lose weight?...
By Leah GrothWeight Loss Drugs
Struggling With Weight Loss? This Is When Doctors Say to Consider a Weight Loss Drug Like Ozempic
Explore the rising use of the diabetes drug Ozempic for weight loss, popularized by celebrities. Understand the...
By Sarah GaronePrescription Weight Loss Drugs: Zepbound and Mounjaro, Ozempic and Wegovy, Saxenda, and Others
From Mounjaro to Zepbound and Ozempic to Wegovy and older medications, here’s everything you need to know about...
By Moira LawlerRisks You Should Avoid When Buying Weight Loss Drugs Online
Off-label uses of diabetes and weight loss drugs can be risky without proper medical oversight. Online access ...
By Ross WollenMental Health and Weight Loss
Is Food Addiction Real?
Can you be addicted to certain foods or eating in general? And if so, what’s at the root of the problem? Here’...
By Laura WilliamsWhat Is Emotional Eating? The Good, the Bad, and the In Between
It’s often considered ‘problematic’ behavior. Psychologists and dietitians weigh in on the true risks.
By Laura WilliamsAre You Starting a Diet for the Right Reasons?
A psychologist and RD weigh in on 5 questions everyone should ask themselves before starting a new eating plan...
By Jessica Migala13 Tips for Mindful Eating During the Holidays
Mindfulness has a number of research-backed health benefits, and it can be used to develop and maintain healthier...
By Elizabeth NarinsWeight Loss News
Is It Safe to Use Compounded Semaglutide and Tirzepatide for Weight Loss?
When insurance won’t pay for Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, or Mounjaro, people are turning to cheaper, compounded...
By Kaitlin SullivanWeight Loss Drugs Like Ozempic Tied to Increased Risk of Severe Stomach Problems
Ozempic, Wegovy, and other GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss are associated with stomach paralysis and other rare...
By Lisa RapaportTo Avoid Middle-Age Weight Gain, Carb Quality, Not Quantity, May Matter Most
Discover how carbohydrates from whole grains, fruits, and nonstarchy vegetables can prevent middle-aged weight...
By Lisa RapaportWeight Gain in Middle Age: Why It Happens, How to Stop It
Experts share the latest strategies to help women prevent or reverse midlife weight gain, including exercise, ...
By Becky UphamGoing Vegan or Plant-Based Helps People With Overweight Cut Grocery Bills
The biggest savings comes from eliminating meat and dairy, a new study finds.
By Lisa RapaportPersonal Weight Loss Stories
How Semaglutide Relieves My Obsession With Food
Mounjaro (tirzepatide) along with Ozempic and Wegovy (semaglutide) are helping some people with obsessive thoughts...
By Ross WollenHow a Mindset Shift Helped 1 Woman Lose 150 Pounds on the Keto Diet
The ketogenic diet, or the keto diet for short, isn’t a quick fix for weight loss. You have to make other lifestyle...
By Julie Revelant