Category Archives: Weigth loss tips

Adele’s Body Image: A Healthy Lesson for Dieters?

Grammy winner Adele is making news for more than her stellar voice. The songstress has an upcoming interview about her body image with Anderson Cooper on CBS’ 60 Minutes.  She reportedly explains to Cooper that even though her weight has … Continue reading

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Choose Wisely: Your Valentine Could Boost or Bust Your Diet

Have you made plans for a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner?  Or have you opted for a casual get-together with a gal pal?  For women especially, your choice of a Valentine’s Day dinner date might affect your diet. … Read Full … Continue reading

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Weight Loss on Facebook and Twitter

If you are looking for more tips and advice about weight loss, check out the new About.com Weight Loss page on Facebook or follow About.com Weight Loss on Twitter.  You’ll find trending topics and have opportunities to ask questions or … Continue reading

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Plate Size Diet Myth Debunked

Your plate size probably won’t change the way you eat.  A new study has debunked the diet myth that a eating off of a smaller plate will help you to consume fewer calories.  New research published in the Journal of … Continue reading

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3 Giant Snack Mistakes

This weekend, you may find yourself shopping for snacks for the Super Bowl or for the week ahead.  If you’re trying to find a few healthy options, you’ll want to avoid making one of these giant snack mistakes. … Read … Continue reading

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People-Pleasers are More Likely to Overeat

If you are a people-pleaser, a person who goes out of their way to make other people happy, you are at higher risk for overeating in social situations.  A new study conducted at Case Western University found that college students … Continue reading

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Obesity Help is More Likely to Come from a Lean Doctor

If you are looking for obesity help, your best bet may be to find a doctor with a healthy BMI.  A recent study published in the Journal of Obesity found that physicians with a normal BMI are not only more … Continue reading

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Brown Fat Theory Provides Potential Weight Loss Breakthrough

New research supports a brown fat theory that may provide scientists with a weight loss breakthrough.  In mice, brown fat is tissue that burns large amounts of fat and creates significant weight loss. Until recently, scientists didn’t know if adult … Continue reading

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Why is America Still Fat?

America is fat.  Despite years of awareness campaigns, public service announcements and incessant ads for weight loss programs, obesity rates in the United States have remained at about 36 percent, according to a recent study published in the Journal of … Continue reading

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If You Love Fatty Foods, Your Genes May Be To Blame

Do you crave fatty foods?  Your genes may be to blame.  A new study shows that people who have more of a gene, identified as CD36, are more sensitive to the taste of fat than people who have less of … Continue reading

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