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11 Surprising Things that Happen When You Lose Weight

While dropping weight can be overwhelmingly positive, there are some surprises you might not be ready for.

By Sara Lindberg

The Fitness Tips that Helped Me Lose 75 Pounds

Getting fit is a journey unique to each of us, but it doesn't hurt to get advice from someone who's been there.

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12 Proven Ways to Burn More Calories

These tips will help you boost your calorie burn and make every minute of your workout count.

By Jennifer Fox

The 12 Diet Tips that Helped Me Finally Lose the Weight

After decades of unsuccessful dieting, these 12 simple nutrition tips helped me lose 75 pounds—and keep it off.

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6 Tips to Stick to Your Weight-Loss Goal

From scheduling to sleep, learn how to commit and reach your weight-loss goals with these six tips.

By Jaylin Allen

How to Lose Weight While Training for a Marathon

It's a misconception that marathoners can eat copious amounts without gaining weight. Losing weight while training for 26.2 is tricky but doable; l...

By  Greg Strosaker

4 Common Cardio Mistakes That Hinder Your Weight Loss

Chances are your cardio routine could use an overhaul. Try these tweaks to help you reach your fitness goals.

By Rachel Cosgrove

Running to Lose Weight

Running is a great way to lose weight and get in shape. But, it's easy to overdo it once you start seeing results. Coach Jay Johnson walks you thro...

By Jay Johnson

Baby Steps to Weight-Loss Success

Jaki Sinclair struggled for years to lose weight. A light bulb went off one day and she started walking. Read her inspirational story to see how sh...

By Jaki Sinclair

Top 5 Herbs for Weight Loss

Add these herbs to your diet to help improve your metabolism, clean up your digestion, and shed some pounds.

By James Penn

Weight-Loss Success: 100 Pounds Lost

Tired of being "fat", Mauricio Beckstrom set out to lose 100 pounds. Traveling for work, he had to think outside-of-the-box to reach his weight-los...

By Fara Rosenzweig

Walking for Weight Loss 30-Minute Workout

Think walking for weight loss doesn't work? Think again. By implementing a consistent walking routine, you can burn those calories without putting ...

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