Weight Loss

Quitting Mounjaro or Ozempic? Here’s What to Expect

By Kara Wahlgren; November 15, 2024

If you’ve been searching for new ways to advance your weight loss efforts, you’ve probably heard about incretin mimetic drugs like Mounjaro, Ozempic, Rybelsus, Wegovy,...

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How to Avoid Muscle Loss on Ozempic or Mounjaro

By Jenessa Connor, CPT; October 3, 2024

If you watch TV, read the news, scroll TikTok, or consume any kind of media at all, you’ve at least heard of Ozempic and other...

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3 Ways to Lose Face Fat Naturally

By Elizabeth Millard; September 6, 2024

If spot reduction were possible, many people would immediately target the belly — and there are some ways to tighten up there. Second to belly...

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How Much Weight Can You Lose on Drugs Like Ozempic?

By Michael Martin; June 11, 2024

The commercials are everywhere. So are the social media testimonials and celebrity rumors: Every moderately famous person who drops a few pounds is said to...

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What in the World Is Lectin, and Why Are People Avoiding It?

By Linnea Zielinski; July 10, 2023

Celebrity diets take on lives of their own. That’s why, even if you don’t watch football or shop at Victoria’s Secret, you’ve probably heard of...

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3 Signs You’re Losing Muscle — Not Fat

By Lauren Del Turco; March 22, 2023

When you’re working out to lose weight, it’s easy to get caught up in the number on the scale. But that’s an unreliable marker of progress that only...

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How to Lose Menopause Belly Fat

By Stepfanie Romine; March 22, 2023

Menopause is sometimes called “the change of life” – and for good reason. Beyond mood swings and hot flashes, menopause belly fat is a common issue, even for...

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5 Reasons Why You Might Be Losing Weight But Not Inches

By Mascha Davis, MPH, RDN; March 3, 2023

Weight loss is a complex and tricky thing. You could be doing everything “right” but not see the changes you’re hoping for. Sometimes people lose...

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This Is How Much Cardio You Need to Lose Weight

By Meagan Morris; January 23, 2024

If you’re like most of us, cardio is your frenemy. Sure, cardio — running, swimming, cycling, rowing, or fast walking — can make you feel...

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What Is the Whoosh Effect and Is It a Real Thing?

March 2, 2023

You may have heard of the whoosh effect. This buzzy weight-loss term supposedly describes a phenomenon in which fat cells fill with water, feel “squishy”...

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What Is the CICO Diet and Can It Help You Lose Weight?

By Trinh Le, R.D.; March 9, 2023

If you’re wary of diet fads, you may be eyeing CICO with a healthy dose of skepticism. In the past few years, CICO gained internet...

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15 Hilarious Weight Loss Memes for Every Step of Your Fitness Journey

By Chelsea Frank; March 2, 2023

Getting in shape and sticking to your health goals can be a roller coaster. Sometimes it’s a struggle, and you feel like you’re swimming upstream....

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Is Barre a Good Way to Lose Weight?

By Nicole McDermott; March 8, 2023

Unless you’ve been living under a rock since the early ’00s, you’ve probably heard someone raving about the benefits of barre workouts. The low-impact workout has...

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8 Reasons the Scale Says You Gained Weight Overnight

By Linnea Zielinski; November 30, 2023

Forget Monday morning blues or seeing a post from your ex on social media — what can really start your day on the wrong foot...

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How Many Calories Does It Take to Lose a Pound of Fat?

By Sarah Stevenson and Nicole McDermott; November 15, 2024

It takes 3,500 calories to lose a pound, or so goes an old “rule” about weight loss. The idea is that, since a pound of...

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Can You Lose Weight Faster By Doing Two BODi Programs at Once?

By Mackenzie Lobby Havey; March 8, 2023

As with most things in life, finding the middle ground between “fanatical” and “lackadaisical” is key when approaching weight loss. In the same way that...

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Can BEVVY Help You Lose Weight?

By Meagan Morris; March 27, 2023

It’s almost impossible to scroll through your timeline on the ‘gram without seeing a sponsored post (or several) from your fave celebs and influencers claiming...

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Is It Possible to Cycle Your Way to Weight Loss?

By Elizabeth Millard; January 25, 2024

Although proper nutrition plays a key role in weight loss, burning calories through exercise can also move you toward your goal. If you love hitting...

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What Is a “Muffin Top” and How Do I Get Rid of It?

By Kate Bayless; August 13, 2024

Chances are, you’ve heard someone complaining about their “muffin top” Alas, they’re not talking about perfectly-crusty top of a blueberry muffin or pumpkin muffin. More likely, the “muffin...

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Menopause and Weight Gain: What You Need to Know

By Meagan Morris; March 2, 2023

You’re eating right and exercising regularly, but the number on the scale keeps creeping upwards over time. What gives? While there are several possible reasons why...