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Weight Loss

  1. science of us
    Are Calories Pointless?Fish calories are different than donut calories, and now maybe someone will explain why.
    By Edith Zimmerman
  2. science of us
    Breakfast Isn’t Pointless, But It’s Having an Identity CrisisBreakfast isn’t essential for health, and eating it might actually be a barrier for people trying to lose weight.
    By Edith Zimmerman
  3. science of us
    Diets Only Work If You Believe They WillVox’s Julia Belluz on her night in a metabolism chamber.
    By Edith Zimmerman
  4. bad advice
    The Kardashians Told Khloé Her Weight Was Hurting the Family BrandUnsurprisingly, she said it hurt.
    By Sarah Spellings
  5. weight loss
    DJ Khaled Is the Newest Weight Watchers Ambassador“My son is my love, my life, and I need to be great for him.”
    By Lisa Ryan
  6. shondaland
    Shonda Rhimes Says People ‘Saw Me As a Person’ After Weight Loss“When I was fat, I wasn’t a PERSON to these people.”
    By Sarah Spellings
  7. body image
    Why Can’t We Be More Honest When We Talk About Weight Loss?Relax, it’s okay to be on a diet.
    By Gabriella Paiella
  8. Here’s the Bad News for People Who Want to Lose Weight Without Exercising▶️ It’s worth a look at the science.
    By Ryan Brown and Eva Hill
  9. our casual dysmorphia
    Disturbing Study Looks at the Effectiveness of ThinspoImages of thin people can change how much you eat.
    By Susan Rinkunas
  10. weighty matters
    Apparently There Are at Least 59 Types of ObesityAnd they probably require different treatments.
    By Susan Rinkunas
  11. it’s all in your head
    It’s Your Brain’s Fault If You Can’t Stick to a DietSome people have an easier time losing weight than others.
    By Lisa Ryan
  12. the truth hurts
    This Is the Skinniest You’ll Be All Year, According to Rude StudyA pox on all holiday parties.
    By Susan Rinkunas
  13. data dumps
    Using a Fitness Tracker Doesn’t Help You Lose WeightPeople without one shed more pounds.
    By Susan Rinkunas
  14. Amy Schumer Was Told Women Can’t Weigh More Than 140 Pounds in HollywoodThe American dream.
    By Lisa Ryan
  15. outright lies
    No, Walking Isn’t a Better Workout Than RunningTracy Anderson seems to think so.
    By Susan Rinkunas
  16. explainers
    Eating Only One Food to Lose Weight Is a Terrible IdeaMono diets aren’t weight-loss magic.
    By Susan Rinkunas
  17. keeping up with the kardashians
    The Kim Kardashian Weight-Loss Story Has Gone Too Far I love to know everything about Kim Kardashian except her exact weight.
    By Allie Jones
  18. cut cover story
    At Celebrity Boot Camp, $4,100 Gets You 6 Almonds94 hours inside the Ranch, Hollywood’s favorite “wellness retreat”
    By Allie Jones
  19. swellness
    The Easiest Way to Burn 600 Calories Is by Sitting in a 150-Degree BoxGwyneth Paltrow, Leonardo DiCaprio, and models are all into “detoxing” and sweating it out in hot boxes.
    By Gogo Lidz
  20. swellness
    Is Cooking With Coconut Oil the Best Thing You Could Be Doing?Coconut oil supposedly has a million and one uses. Should cooking be one of them?
    By Susan Rinkunas
  21. yo-yo dieting
    Try As You Might, You Can’t Keep Weight Off With WillpowerSheer force of will is not enough for the majority of people.
    By Susan Rinkunas
  22. Don’t Talk About Kids’ Weight, PleaseNew study says it’s pretty much never a good idea.
    By Theresa Avila
  23. news of the week
    Perhaps You’ve Heard That Olivia Munn Lost 12 PoundsThis story’s going viral.
    By Allie Jones
  24. voyeurism
    The Biggest Loser Is Organized Fat-Shaming, So How Is It Still on TV?The show perpetuates the notion that people are obese because they’re lazy.
    By Susan Rinkunas
  25. weighty matters
    Why the Conversation About Obesity Needs to ChangeStruggling to lose weight doesn’t make you a failure.
    By Susan Rinkunas
  26. damn evolution
    Why, Exactly, Do Our Bodies Fight Us on Weight Loss?Thanks a lot, evolution.
    By Susan Rinkunas
  27. weighty matters
    Why Do So Many Dieters Gain Lost Weight Back?A new study on Biggest Loser contestants has some disheartening findings.
    By Susan Rinkunas
  28. exercises in futility
    Okay Don’t Freak Out But Exercising Doesn’t Make You Lose WeightLooks like you just have to eat fewer calories — and STILL work out because it’s *good* for you, ugh.
    By Susan Rinkunas
  29. new directions
    Why Weight Watchers’ New Message About Fitness Is So SmartWorking out shouldn’t be an excuse to eat more.
    By Susan Rinkunas
  30. things that are unfair
    Cheer Up! Dieting Is FutileGreat news for the Monday after Thanksgiving.
    By Susan Rinkunas
  31. weight loss
    Oprah’s Investment in Weight Watchers Was Smart Because the Program Doesn’t WorkOprah was right to invest in a program that has so many repeat customers.
    By Traci Mann
  32. myths
    Working Out Isn’t a Magic Bullet for Weight LossIf you’re trying to lose weight, diet may be more important than exercise.
    By Susan Rinkunas
  33. weight loss
    When Diet Drugs Actually Make You Gain WeightIn one study, even seeing weight-loss advertisements made people eat more. 
    By Susan Rinkunas
  34. science
    What a Chocolate Hoax Can Teach Us About Junk ScienceShocker.
    By Susan Rinkunas
  35. diets
    Most Commercial Weight-Loss Programs Are a Waste of MoneyNew research shows that even when these programs do have an impact, it’s usually a small one that doesn’t last.
    By Melissa Dahl
  36. weight loss
    Your Personality Could Be Making You FatThere’s an underrated “know thyself” element to losing weight, according to a new study.
    By Susmita Baral
  37. advice
    Ask Polly: How Do I Stop Hating Myself?Stop online dating, for one thing.
    By Heather Havrilesky
  38. health
    Nice Words Can Lead to Weight LossThe power of encouragement. 
    By Melissa Dahl
  39. weight loss
    People Who Weigh Themselves More Lose More WeightIf you’re trying to slim down, keep that scale nearby.
    By Jesse Singal
  40. health
    A Glorious ‘Exercise Pill’ May Be in Our FutureJust hang on ten years or so. It’s coming. Probably.
    By Melissa Dahl
  41. tech
    Do ‘Gamified’ Health and Nutrition Apps Work? Who KnowsThere’s a burgeoning market for these apps, but no one knows if they’re effective in the long run.
    By Jesse Singal
  42. health
    Happiness Isn’t Guaranteed After Weight LossHot new bod. Same old life.
    By Melissa Dahl
  43. Why Smart People Fall for Weight-Loss ScamsThe most knowledgeable people can often be the most gullible.
    By Melissa Dahl
  44. Sorry, But You Might Be Fatter Than You Think You AreA new national survey shows our skewed perceptions of ourselves.
    By Melissa Dahl
  45. french women don’t….
    How French Women Combat CelluliteThey touch themselves.
    By Kathleen Hou
  46. Overweight Political Candidates Get Fewer VotesFemale candidates are punished more than males ones for being overweight, of course.
    By Jesse Singal
  47. A Non-Diet Diet: The Case for Eating Whatever You WantLose weight by not freaking out about losing weight.
    By Melissa Dahl
  48. This Is the Day of the Week That You Weigh the LeastEnjoy it while it lasts.
    By Science of Us
  49. our bodies our selfies
    Reminder: Even ‘After’ Photos Are UnattainableShape asked one success story to cover up.
    By Kat Stoeffel
  50. diet time
    I Tried 7 ‘Natural’ Weight-Loss SupplementsA (bloated, cramp-filled) performance review. 
    By Cheryl Wischhover
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