Weight Loss

Americans, as research suggests, are getting more and more apple-shaped by the minute—adding inches to their bellies that pose an immediate threat to their health, happiness, and even financial futures. Fifty-four percent of U.S. adults now have central obesity (colloquially … [Read more...] about 10 Small Tweaks That Blast Belly Fat Fast

Try as hard as you might to resist the temptation of delicious, salt filled no-good-for-you foods, there are times when insidious hunger prevails and you're elbow deep in a bag of pretzels. Finding ways to suppress these unwelcome, but frequent cravings can be a challenge, … [Read more...] about 18 Ways to Tame Food Cravings and Avoid Weight Gain

Belly fat is dangerous fat—period. The excess, often firm fat around your middle is known as visceral fat. As your waistline expands, individual fat cells inflate, which can lead to lower HDL (aka "good") cholesterol and higher levels of triglycerides, a bad type of fatty … [Read more...] about 13 Fool-Proof Ways to Get a Flat Tummy

When it comes to fitness and weight loss, we’re a society of do-ers. You’ve got the ultramarathoners, the uber-vegans, the cleansers, the Crossfitters, the Weight Watchers and the calorie-counters, all punishing themselves in a Herculean quest for a fitter physique. Diets … [Read more...] about 18 Weight Loss Tricks To Help You Lose 5 Inches of Belly Fat

If you’re hoping to drop a few pounds for an upcoming vacation, the old “calories in, calories out” method can be effective. Combine a small diet with lots of exercise, and in the short term your body will plunder its fat stores in search of energy. You’ll lose weight—maybe even … [Read more...] about 13 Natural Ways to Lose Weight Quickly