I was a fat kid, a fat teen, a fat adult, and have been “fat shamed” ever since I can remember. When I was a kid they just called it “teasing.” But there is one [...]
The equation to dropping unwanted pounds is pretty much a no-brainer. Torch more calories than you take in. And while that’s a non-negotiable, how you actually slay [...]
Sniffling, sneezing, congestion and coughing — it can be hard to fight off the germs. Before you try your favorite home remedy, here’s what works and what may be a [...]
Foods that make some of us put on weight can have little effect on others, according to research being carried out in Israel. It might be time to rethink the way we diet, [...]
Understanding more about our metabolism can make a huge difference to how easily weight drops off and stays off for the long term. I like to think of it as a furnace. It [...]
This piece is about fiber, but you should read it anyway, especially if you’re looking for a healthy way to drop a few pounds. (Don’t worry, we’ll use [...]
Have you ever been to the supermarket and chosen foods based on nutrition labels? If so, be cautious, because the nutrition values you see on labels can substantially differ [...]
It’s that time of the year when many are trying, and some are failing, to live up to their New Years’ resolution of losing weight. Many of these probably include [...]
Many cyclists would like to lose a pound or two. Maybe five. Maybe more. Why? That’s easy: to feel better, look better, improve health, and ride farther and faster. [...]
Life’s short and food is glorious. If you’re trying to hit weight loss goals in the new year, you may have decided all those tantalizing office snacks and dinners [...]