With the pandemic (hopefully) fading from view, the gym industry is back with a vengeance. And I’ve got to admit they’ve got a tempting new sales pitch for those of us interested in weight loss. They’re luring us in with the promise of finally burning off those pandemic pounds with vigorous gym ... Read More ›

It could turn out to be the Holy Grail of weight loss. An effortless way to burn off the white body fat that builds up around the middle. That belly fat isn’t just an unsightly “spare tire” or “muffin top,” either. Because that same stash of body fat can drive up inflammation, throw hormones ... Read More ›

Sleep yourself slim. It sounds like a joke. Or the wildest "fad diet" ever proposed. But researchers say it's 100 percent real. It turns out you really CAN sleep your way to a slimmer version of yourself. And you can even get started as soon as TONIGHT. I know it sounds strange at first. But ... Read More ›

Candy may not grow on trees. But everywhere you look, candy canes ARE hanging from Christmas trees. And that doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface of the junk we’re surrounded by right now. No wonder stepping on the scale around the start of the year is such risky business. If you’re ... Read More ›

There’s a lot to love about the holidays. And, okay, let’s admit it, a few things to dread too. In fact, one of the things we love most… the FOOD… also happens to lead to one of the things we dread most… the WEIGHT GAIN. Sure, the delicious holiday meals, seemingly endless Christmas cookies ... Read More ›

The lie is built right into the name. Because there’s nothing “diet” about diet soda. Sure, these soft drinks have no calories. But let’s be honest, have you, or anyone you know, actually lost weight gulping down diet soda? Yeah, me neither. And now, a new report confirms that making the ... Read More ›

Ready to give up on the battle of the bulge? Or feel like the fat has won? Well, it’s time to stop blaming yourself. Because it’s NOT your imagination. Shedding that jiggly body fat HAS been an uphill effort. It turns out something hiding in the produce aisle at your local grocery store may ... Read More ›

It’s one of life’s unwelcome ironies. Packing on the extra pounds over the years is downright effortless. But burning that fat back OFF at your age? Nearly impossible. Years ago, weight was like money. Easy come easy go. If you had a little too much muffin around the middle, you knew you could ... Read More ›