Truths about Losing Weight As A Couple

For couples who take on the challenge of trying to lose weight together, the shared experience can mean twice the work — and twice the reward. Get a peek into real-life, weight-loss success stories and how they navigated this important health experience together — what they learned, what they loved, and what weight-loss tips worked for them. […]

9 Weight Loss Tips During Thanksgiving

You’re looking for weight loss tips because you want to do Thanksgiving differently this year, right? Usually, you eat until you’re stuffed then fall asleep on the couch and wake up in the 4th quarter of some football game. Oh wait, that’s every man in your family. No, you retreat to a bedroom and pass out in a […]

Expectations After Weight Loss Surgery

If you’re getting ready to have weight loss surgery, you’re probably looking ahead to the results. You can expect to lose a lot of weight. If you have a weight-related medical condition, like type 2 diabetes or sleep apnea, those conditions may improve. And almost all people who get weight loss surgery — 95% — […]

Preparation for Weight Loss Surgery

There are many essential steps you must take to prepare for weight loss (bariatric) surgery, and your commitment to lifestyle change begins before surgery itself. Learn about weight loss surgery: Read books, view websites, attend a support group and talk with others who have had surgery to become informed about the procedures offered, risks and […]

Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for You?

You may be a candidate for weight loss surgery if: You’re an obese adult, especially if you have a weight-related condition, such as type 2 diabetes. You know the risks and benefits. You’re ready to adjust how you eat after the surgery. You’re committed to making lifestyle changes to keep the weight off. 4 Types […]

Yo-Yo Dieting Is a No-No

Many women will lose and regain the same 10 or more pounds several times over the course of their lifetime. It seems innocent enough, if not typical. In fact, up to 40% of adult women say they have tried to lose weight, but now new research suggests those repeated gains and losses might actually be […]