Weight Loss Articles Archive
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by Amy Miller
- Issue July 2008
When Rita Laffey and her best friends go out for “girls’ night” dinners once a month, they sometimes order so much they joke that they could be food critics.
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by Suzanne Schlosberg
- Issue May 2008
If you think dieting success depends on discipline and willpower, you probably still have a few pounds to lose and a couple of things to learn.
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by Colleen Pierre, RD
- Issue March 2008
Most Americans gain 1.8 to 2 pounds a year. It doesn’t sound like much, but do the math--that’s about 20 pounds a decade!
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by Amy Miller
- Issue January 2008
Ever notice how those effortlessly skinny types rarely sweat themselves silly at the gym or deny themselves their favorite foods, like chocolate?
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by Dana Sullivan
- Issue December 2007
Only a lucky few have a seemingly unlimited amount of time to exercise (hello, Madonna?). The rest of us have way too much to juggle, even if exercise is a priority.
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by Judith S. Beck, PhD
- Issue October 2007
Sue is typical of the dieters I’ve helped lose weight using cognitive therapy. She had tried many diets on and off since she was in high school, only to become mired in a familiar cycle. During the first weeks or months, she would confidently lose weight and feel in control.
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by Elizabeth Somer, RD
- Issue August 2007
If you’re anything like the average American, you’re getting almost 30 teaspoons of added sugar every day (not counting the natural sugars in milk, fruit, or other unprocessed foods) says the USDA.
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by Linda Formichelli
- Issue April 2007
If a Red Delicious and a Golden Delicious apple slugged it out on the health front, which would be victorious? What if a Cabernet Sauvignon got into the ring with a Pinot Noir?
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by Elizabeth Somer, RD
- Issue April 2007
If you’re overbooked--and who isn’t--trying to diet may seem like that “one more thing” that will push you over the edge. How do you find the time to cut up vegetables, boil beans, or wash and chop salad greens
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by Elizabeth Somer, RD
- Issue January 2007
Nearly all of us succumb to our cravings once in a while. Why are those urges so strong that even the most ardent determination can crumble when faced with the right temptation?
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by Marianne McGinnis
- Issue January 2007
Even if you’re gung-ho about shedding pounds, knowing where to start is complicated.
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by Karen Cicero
- Issue January 2007
Fun-to-eat munchies they’ll love - with the nutrition they need!
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by Linda Formichelli
- Issue December 2006
Losing weight is stressful: You worry about what you eat, have panic attacks when you step on the scale, and deny yourself your favorite foods as if you were being punished. And yet, you haven’t lost an ounce. What gives?
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by Karen Cicero
- Issue December 2006
Fill up your plate and save 1,000 calories at every holiday celebration
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by Elizabeth Somer, RD
- Issue September 2006
Your weight seems to defy the laws of physics. You have salads every day, mournfully turn down favorite desserts, and have been on every diet known to womankind, yet you’re heavier than ever. What gives?
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by Marianne McGinnis
- Issue July 2006
Dieting with a buddy provides more than support--it can help you lose more weight. In fact, in a recent Brown University study of 109 dieters, researchers found that those who shed pounds with a motivated pal lost nearly twice as much weight as those who either had no partner or whose buddy didn’t lose any weight.
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by Karen Cicero
- Issue July 2006
Eat this, not that…
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by Sara Altshul
- Issue April 2006
Working at home has its privileges: You can make your own hours, declare every day casual Friday, and talk back to the boss whenever you feel like it.
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by Karen Cicero
- Issue February 2006
Let’s face it: Atkins was a nightmare. The fat-free craze certainly wasn’t a picnic either. And the dozens of other diets you’ve tried in your lifetime probably didn’t end on a good note. What’s left?
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by Marianne McGinnis
- Issue February 2006
In a world filled with endless weight-loss plans, it might surprise you to learn that the best diet may very well be...none.
