Metabolism/Weight Loss
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The psychological downside of labeling obesity a “disease”
The American Medical Association’s “disease” label appears to boost feelings of self-acceptance among obese people — but it may also undermine weight-loss efforts, a recent study suggests.
Secrets of Sustainable Weight Loss
Senior editor Laine Bergeson shares three of her top takeaways from Jonathan Bailor’s groundbreaking book, The Calorie Myth.
Effective Tool or Hype: Pill turns into balloon to jump-start weight loss.
The Obalon Balloon, researchers claim, helps patients feel full and can jump-start weight loss.
Exercise Can Transform White Fat to Calorie-Burning Brown Fat
Physical activity can convert some of our bodies’ bad “white” fat into good, calorie-burning “brown” fat.
How Weight Loss Enhances Brain Function
Swedish researchers have found that when you lose weight by changing your eating habits, your memory and mind get sharper.
Chocolate linked to lower body fat levels, study finds
Chocolate lovers, rejoice! In today’s happy nutrition news, a study finds that chocolate consumption is linked to lower body-fat levels.
How Language Impacts Weight-Loss Efforts
Shaming people into losing weight simply isn’t working.
How to Dress for Your New Body
Think fashion is frivolous? Psychologists say clothing is inextricably tied to how we feel, especially when our bodies are changing through weight loss or improved fitness.
Detox Diary
Intrepid staffer Heidi Wachter completes her first detox diet, and shares the ups, downs and life-altering lessons.
WEB EXTRA: Detox Diary Sample Recipes
A look at a typical day’s meal plan during Heidi Wachter’s elimination diet.
Behind the Scenes With Darya Pino Rose (Video)
The healthy-eating expert and blogger talks about the relationship between healthy eating and weight loss.
How to Stop Self-Sabotaging Your Diet
You’re talking to yourself again. But what are you saying? Here’s how to translate your food thoughts into healthier actions.
The Effects of Junk Food-Induced Inflammation on Our Health
Researchers show that eating processed junk food regularly is the highest cause of tissue inflammation.
Diet Is a Four-Letter Word
Holistic Nutrition Coach, Jill Grunewald explains why diets don’t work.
How to Lose Injury-Related Weight
Expert answers on why focusing on healing is important to lose the injury-related weight.
How to Raise Your Food “Pleasure Quotient”
Expert advise on how to overcome feelings of frustration or shame when it comes to eating.
The Joy of Eating Well
Here are tips on how to cultivate a healthy attitude towards foods — and get rid of the “good food”/”bad food” syndrome.
The Case for Intermittent Fasting
How intermittently halting our food intake can improve health and metabolism — with zero risk of starvation.
“Why Is Thinner Better?” A Woman’s Journey to Self-Acceptance After Thyroid Surgery
I say these words with all sincerity and conviction: If we are eating well, training smart, managing stress, and getting enough quality sleep, we should accept our bodies as they come.
Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Stress If You Want to Lose Weight
These days life is moving faster than ever. You’re typing on your laptop, talking to someone on the phone, while having a secondary conversation with someone else physically right in front of you.
COMING CLEAN: Dress-Size Challenge
This year, I’m in two wedding parties: for my friend, Jessie, who married Kyle’s cousin in July, and in October,…