Weight Loss Articles

Knowing what kind of dieter you are can help you understand what the pitfalls are for you, and how best to reach your goals. We'll look at the three most common types of dieter and talk about how their needs differ. Which one are you?

Starting your diet in the New Year is the easy option. It gives you a chance to let your hair down, relax about what you eat and start afresh in January. But starting your diet over the holidays could just be the best decision you ever make.

You’ve tried diet after diet after diet, not to mention hours spent in the gym, yet your weight won’t budge. While the general theory of calories in versus calories out is sound, hormone levels can play a big role when dieting down from an obese level.

As the area of the US with the lowest rate of obesity (only around 20 percent) you’d think that the residents of Colorado have this dieting business sussed. And you could just be on the money there.

Dieting is difficult, but eating less without even having to think about it is easy. Here are 10 scientifically grounded suggestions for ways to eat less without counting calories or feeling deprived.

Can't fit into your jeans? The problem may not just be your genes. It may also be the bacteria in your digestive tract.

Although watching TV is a very common destressor for many, just one hour of this common pastime can shorten our lifespan by almost 25 minutes, and is also a major risk factor for obesity. Fast foods and inactivity further exacerbate the condition.

Look around your gym and count how many people are in great shape. If you maxed out the fingers on one hand I’d be surprised. But if so many people are hitting the gym, why aren’t there more people losing weight?

Several months ago, former Clinton-era White House physician Dr. Connie Mariano commented on news network CNN that New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is too heavy for the Oval Office. Not surprisingly, Christie responded with "Shut up." But is he too fat?

Scientists now realize that both environmental and genetic factors play a role in determining whether a person becomes obese. New therapy could be on hand to help tailor the treatment for each individual.