Everyone has a weight scale in their bathroom. They stand on it frequently to see what they weigh. And that number seems to mark their place in the weight continuum and guides their eating habits. But the numbers on these scales don’t tell the whole picture.

Weight loss is a very difficult thing. What’s more, being overweight or obese can make exercising extremity difficult, which can lead to a host of serious health conditions including metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, depression, chronic pain and premature death.

It’s no secret that obesity is a major health challenge today and one that has grown steadily over the past years. But why are we heavier today than we were three decades ago?

Last night my family and I watched an episode of “Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition.” On this particular episode, a man in his thirties had been 500 lbs. He thought he was “obese, but fit.” Turns out, being “fit” is no match for being “obese” when it comes to early death…

When you see a set of identical twins, it’s hard not to stare. They’re fascinating. Two different people, almost exactly the same… but one thing they can differ on is their weight. Sometimes one is thin and one is overweight. One possibility for the difference has to do with…

There are so many diet recommendations it’s hard to know which route to take. That’s why a group of researchers decided to test three specific diets to see how they performed, not only in amount of weight lost, but also in health benefits gained. They found…

On average, we gain more weight in the winter. Worse, diets started in the winter are extremely likely to fail. Why? The evolutionary needs that made our early ancestors so fit and strong are now making us fat. Override them…

If you’re concerned about your blood sugar and want to avoid diabetes… want to lose weight and build muscle… then this is the superfood for you. Skipping the cereal, bread and bagels for breakfast and opting for eggs also leads to significant weight loss…

If you’re like me, you’re probably tired of seeing anorexic-looking models and hearing about how to achieve their ridiculous “thigh gap.” But there is one very important reason you should still pay attention to the amount of weight you carry on your thighs…

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) has come up with 7 study-backed ways to curb your appetite. The trick? Eat foods that keep you feeling fuller longer.

I came across an article that revealed this new flash: Eating when you’re not hungry might be less advantageous for your health than eating when you’re hungry. But “the why” is pretty interesting. Turns out the human body will actually process what you eat differently depending on if you’re hungry or not…