On-Off Fasting: Does It Work?

Ali Hale

A small study carried out at the University of Illinois suggests that "on-off fasting" (fasting on alternate days) may help obese people to lose weight and to l...

Nov 20, 2009 10:44AM

Powerhouse Weight Loss Game

Hit the Deck is a simple game that uses a timer and cards: "Set the timer, draw your first card, and do as many repetitions as you can. When the timer beeps, dr...

Nov 19, 2009 10:25AM

How Energy Gaps Help Maintain Weight Loss

Mike Howard

A recent commentary from the Journal of the American Dietetic Association outlines the concept of "energy gap" and how it relates to weight loss and weight main...

Nov 16, 2009 11:20AM

Making Weight Loss Goals Manageable

Brooke

Have you ever had that moment when you look at your to do list, schedule or inbox and feel entirely overwhelmed? Have you ever had a project that you put off be...

Nov 11, 2009 11:10AM

10 Tips for Achieving Successful Weight Loss

Matt

I train at a gym in Beverly Hills, California and have had great success with the majority of my clients. I swear its as simple as watching what you eat and exe...

Nov 05, 2009 11:07AM

Listening to Podcasts Can Help You Lose Weight

Gerald "gerry" Pugliese

Some experts believe tuning into podcasts that give advice on diet and exercise help people lose weight, but only certain kinds.

Oct 29, 2009 2:30PM

Contrave: A New Miracle Weight Loss Pill?

Drug companies know that a pot of gold is up for grabs if they can only develop a break-through weight loss drug.

Oct 28, 2009 11:43AM

Food Finds: Cabot Reduced-Fat Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Rebecca

Who doesn't love cheese? I know I do. The big problem with cheese is the saturated fat content. This is an unhealthy fat that you should limit. Cabot makes is e...

Oct 26, 2009 11:49AM

Biggest Loser Simple Swaps Book Review

As a dietitian, I am well aware of where people get their health information. By and large, people search the Internet, read blogs (like this one), watch the ne...

Oct 20, 2009 2:43PM

Talk Therapy (CBT) Helps Treat Bulimia

Ali Hale

Bulimia is an eating disorder characterized by binging and purging, which often goes unnoticed or undiagnosed as sufferers may be of normal weight or overweight...

Oct 14, 2009 2:20PM