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Displaying all articles tagged:
Weight Loss
science of us
Mar. 18, 2019
Are Calories Pointless?
Fish calories are different than donut calories, and now maybe someone will explain why.
By
Edith Zimmerman
science of us
Feb. 4, 2019
Breakfast Isn’t Pointless, But It’s Having an Identity Crisis
Breakfast isn’t essential for health, and eating it might actually be a barrier for people trying to lose weight.
By
Edith Zimmerman
science of us
Nov. 13, 2018
Diets Only Work If You Believe They Will
Vox’s Julia Belluz on her night in a metabolism chamber.
By
Edith Zimmerman
bad advice
Jan. 5, 2018
The Kardashians Told Khloé Her Weight Was Hurting the Family Brand
Unsurprisingly, she said it hurt.
By
Sarah Spellings
weight loss
Jan. 2, 2018
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
shondaland
June 29, 2017
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
body image
May 23, 2017
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
Apr. 10, 2017
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
our casual dysmorphia
Jan. 9, 2017
Disturbing Study Looks at the Effectiveness of Thinspo
Images of thin people can change how much you eat.
By
Susan Rinkunas
weighty matters
Dec. 14, 2016
Apparently There Are at Least 59 Types of Obesity
And they probably require different treatments.
By
Susan Rinkunas
it’s all in your head
Oct. 25, 2016
It’s Your Brain’s Fault If You Can’t Stick to a Diet
Some people have an easier time losing weight than others.
By
Lisa Ryan
the truth hurts
Oct. 3, 2016
This Is the Skinniest You’ll Be All Year, According to Rude Study
A pox on all holiday parties.
By
Susan Rinkunas
data dumps
Sept. 20, 2016
Using a Fitness Tracker Doesn’t Help You Lose Weight
People without one shed more pounds.
By
Susan Rinkunas
Sept. 16, 2016
Amy Schumer Was Told Women Can’t Weigh More Than 140 Pounds in Hollywood
The American dream.
By
Lisa Ryan
outright lies
Sept. 13, 2016
No, Walking Isn’t a Better Workout Than Running
Tracy Anderson seems to think so.
By
Susan Rinkunas
explainers
Aug. 19, 2016
Eating Only One Food to Lose Weight Is a Terrible Idea
Mono diets aren’t weight-loss magic.
By
Susan Rinkunas
keeping up with the kardashians
Aug. 11, 2016
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
cut cover story
Aug. 2, 2016
At Celebrity Boot Camp, $4,100 Gets You 6 Almonds
94 hours inside the Ranch, Hollywood’s favorite “wellness retreat”
By
Allie Jones
swellness
July 26, 2016
The Easiest Way to Burn 600 Calories Is by Sitting in a 150-Degree Box
Gwyneth Paltrow, Leonardo DiCaprio, and models are all into “detoxing” and sweating it out in hot boxes.
By
Gogo Lidz
swellness
July 19, 2016
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
yo-yo dieting
June 28, 2016
Try As You Might, You Can’t Keep Weight Off With Willpower
Sheer force of will is not enough for the majority of people.
By
Susan Rinkunas
June 17, 2016
Don’t Talk About Kids’ Weight, Please
New study says it’s pretty much never a good idea.
By
Theresa Avila
news of the week
May 18, 2016
Perhaps You’ve Heard That Olivia Munn Lost 12 Pounds
This story’s going viral.
By
Allie Jones
voyeurism
May 17, 2016
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
weighty matters
May 16, 2016
Why the Conversation About Obesity Needs to Change
Struggling to lose weight doesn’t make you a failure.
By
Susan Rinkunas
damn evolution
May 13, 2016
Why, Exactly, Do Our Bodies Fight Us on Weight Loss?
Thanks a lot, evolution.
By
Susan Rinkunas
weighty matters
May 2, 2016
Why Do So Many Dieters Gain Lost Weight Back?
A new study on
Biggest Loser
contestants has some disheartening findings.
By
Susan Rinkunas
exercises in futility
Mar. 22, 2016
Okay Don’t Freak Out But Exercising Doesn’t Make You Lose Weight
Looks like you just have to eat fewer calories — and STILL work out because it’s *good* for you, ugh.
By
Susan Rinkunas
new directions
Dec. 11, 2015
Why Weight Watchers’ New Message About Fitness Is So Smart
Working out shouldn’t be an excuse to eat more.
By
Susan Rinkunas
things that are unfair
Nov. 30, 2015
Cheer Up! Dieting Is Futile
Great news for the Monday after Thanksgiving.
By
Susan Rinkunas
weight loss
Oct. 29, 2015
Oprah’s Investment in Weight Watchers Was Smart Because the Program Doesn’t Work
Oprah was right to invest in a program that has so many repeat customers.
By
Traci Mann
myths
June 16, 2015
Working Out Isn’t a Magic Bullet for Weight Loss
If you’re trying to lose weight, diet may be more important than exercise.
By
Susan Rinkunas
weight loss
June 2, 2015
When Diet Drugs Actually Make You Gain Weight
In one study, even seeing weight-loss advertisements made people eat more.
By
Susan Rinkunas
science
May 28, 2015
What a Chocolate Hoax Can Teach Us About Junk Science
Shocker.
By
Susan Rinkunas
diets
Apr. 7, 2015
Most Commercial Weight-Loss Programs Are a Waste of Money
New research shows that even when these programs do have an impact, it’s usually a small one that doesn’t last.
By
Melissa Dahl
weight loss
Mar. 19, 2015
Your Personality Could Be Making You Fat
There’s an underrated “know thyself” element to losing weight, according to a new study.
By
Susmita Baral
advice
Feb. 11, 2015
Ask Polly: How Do I Stop Hating Myself?
Stop online dating, for one thing.
By
Heather Havrilesky
health
Jan. 5, 2015
Nice Words Can Lead to Weight Loss
The power of encouragement.
By
Melissa Dahl
weight loss
Dec. 18, 2014
People Who Weigh Themselves More Lose More Weight
If you’re trying to slim down, keep that scale nearby.
By
Jesse Singal
health
Dec. 17, 2014
A Glorious ‘Exercise Pill’ May Be in Our Future
Just hang on ten years or so. It’s coming. Probably.
By
Melissa Dahl
tech
Aug. 25, 2014
Do ‘Gamified’ Health and Nutrition Apps Work? Who Knows
There’s a burgeoning market for these apps, but no one knows if they’re effective in the long run.
By
Jesse Singal
health
Aug. 7, 2014
Happiness Isn’t Guaranteed After Weight Loss
Hot new bod. Same old life.
By
Melissa Dahl
June 18, 2014
Why Smart People Fall for Weight-Loss Scams
The most knowledgeable people can often be the most gullible.
By
Melissa Dahl
June 11, 2014
Sorry, But You Might Be Fatter Than You Think You Are
A new national survey shows our skewed perceptions of ourselves.
By
Melissa Dahl
french women don’t….
May 27, 2014
How French Women Combat Cellulite
They touch themselves.
By
Kathleen Hou
May 20, 2014
Overweight Political Candidates Get Fewer Votes
Female candidates are punished more than males ones for being overweight, of course.
By
Jesse Singal
May 16, 2014
A Non-Diet Diet: The Case for Eating Whatever You Want
Lose weight by not freaking out about losing weight.
By
Melissa Dahl
May 16, 2014
This Is the Day of the Week That You Weigh the Least
Enjoy it while it lasts.
By
Science of Us
our bodies our selfies
May 7, 2014
Reminder: Even ‘After’ Photos Are Unattainable
Shape
asked one success story to cover up.
By
Kat Stoeffel
diet time
Jan. 22, 2014
I Tried 7 ‘Natural’ Weight-Loss Supplements
A (bloated, cramp-filled) performance review.
By
Cheryl Wischhover
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