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Weight Loss
Study: Exercise Not As Effective For Black Girls
The benefits of exercise with regards to weight loss does not affect Black girls in the same way that it does their counterparts of other ... Read More
Fat-Free Foods: Worth It Or A Waste?
Believe it or not, fat-free foods may cause more problems than they are supposed to solve. Grocery stores are full of "fat-free" products ... Read More
Previously-Obese Women Face Prejudice, According To Study
Even after they shed their excess pounds, formerly obese women still have to contend with "anti-fat prejudice," according to a new ... Read More
Guess What? You're Not Dieting Right
At the sight or sound of the word "diet," eyes roll and sighs are let out. You prepare to say goodbye to all the foods you love as you stock ... Read More
It’s Not Just About Losing Weight…
Our American culture reminds us daily that “thin is in”. It is easy to become obsessed with losing weight, so that we lose sight of the ... Read More
6 "Bad" Foods That Help You Lose Weight
You want to shed some pounds, and immediately your personal list of no-no's grows. No bread or potatoes--too many carbs. No chocolate--too ... Read More
Guilt-Free Diet Tips For Memorial Day
Managing your weight loss even through the most indulgent of food-focused holidays really comes down to choices and preparedness. If you ... Read More
9 Ways To Lose Weight Faster
Dieting is NOT fun. But here's a little secret -- it's not nearly as hard as most of us think. "A lot of people believe they need to ... Read More
The Pros & Cons Of Detox Cleanses
Cleanses are super-popular with celebrities and us regular people alike. But are they really safe? Are they really effective? Are there some ... Read More
You've Lost The Weight…Now What?
Losing weight is only half the battle. The key to keeping it off is to understand what really motivates you to be healthy. After the initial ... Read More
Chain Restaurants Fail To Meet Federal Nutrition Guidelines
Plenty of restaurants have been advertising their efforts to offer healthful choices, and it’s possible to eat carefully just about ... Read More