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Bread Can Help You Lose Weight — Unless You’re Making These 5 Mistakes

Yes, you can eat bread and still lose weight. Image Credit: alvarez/E+/GettyImages Bread gets a bad rap. This carb-based food is often the first that gets cut from people’s diets when they’re trying to shed pounds. Advertisement “Carbs are the most demonized macronutrient, especially when it comes to diets and weight loss,” confirms Lisa Moskovitz, RDN, founder and CEO of the NY Nutrition Group and author of ‌The Core 3 Healthy Eating Plan‌‌.‌ Video of…

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Why You Shouldn’t Try the HMR Program for Fast Weight Loss in 2024

Before it closed down, the HMR Program featured pre-packaged meals and weight-loss shakes that were delivered to your door. Image Credit: 5PH/iStock/GettyImages In This Article What Is It? What You Can (and Can’t) Eat Pros Cons A Healthier Approach If you’re looking to drop pounds quickly, you might be tempted to try the HMR Program, which has been ranked first for fast weight loss on U.S. News & World Report’s best diets list in the…

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Is a Chicken-Only Diet Good for Weight Loss?

Chicken is a great part of a well-balanced diet, but a chicken diet isn’t a good idea for anyone. Image Credit: vkuslandia/iStock/GettyImages When considering what weight-loss diet to try, you may have come across the “chicken diet” or “chicken-only diet.” And the claims — namely, quick and effective weight loss — may make the poultry-packed plan appealing. Advertisement Here, we’ll take a look at where this diet came from, whether it can help you lose…

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Do Low-Calorie Diets and Vitamin Deficiencies Cause Headaches?

Low-calorie diets and nutrient deficiencies have been linked with headaches, but your symptoms may be from something else. Image Credit: dragana991/iStock/GettyImages When you’re dealing with a headache, you might run through a mental list of possible explanations for the pain. Are you tired? Stressed? Dehydrated? Did you eat enough today? Advertisement Headaches can come on for a host of different reasons, and food (or lack thereof) can be a driving force, especially if you’re dieting.…

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5 Benefits of the Nutritarian Diet — and 4 Big Drawbacks

The Nutritarian Diet emphasizes whole, nutrient-dense foods, but it also restricts several foods that have proven health benefits. Image Credit: pilipphoto/iStock/GettyImages With keto, intermittent fasting, the GOLO diet and more, you’d think there isn’t room for yet another trendy eating style, but alas, there is. Enter the Nutritarian Diet, which emphasizes plant-based meals — and knowing the Nutritarian Diet’s pros and cons can help you decide if it’s right for you. Advertisement Turns out, there…

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Does Metformin Cause Weight Gain or Weight Loss?

Metformin is a diabetes medication that may promote some weight loss. Image Credit: stevecoleimages/iStock/GettyImages Metformin is a prescription oral medication primarily used as a therapy for type 2 diabetes, a condition characterized by elevated amounts of blood glucose (a.k.a. sugar). Advertisement What’s lesser known is that it’s one of the few diabetes drugs that’s not associated with weight gain, per the Mayo Clinic. Video of the Day Video of the Day And while this drug…

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Albolene for Weight Loss: Does It Work?

Albolene cream is good for moisturizing skin, but it shouldn’t be used for weight loss. Image Credit: andresr/E+/GettyImages Losing weight can be tough. And so, when you hear that rubbing Albolene cream on your skin could aid in your efforts, you might be all in. And that’s understandable. Advertisement But here’s a reality check: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. In other words, don’t try the Albolene challenge for weight…

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Can You Do Low-Carb and Weight Watchers at the Same Time?

Control carbs and portions by combining a low-carb diet with Weight Watchers. Image Credit: Vladislav Nosick/iStock/Getty Images Low-carb diets like keto continue to be all the rage, but can you merge this eating approach with a more traditional diet like Weight Watchers (now known as WW)? It turns out, if you’ve hit a plateau in your weight-loss attempts, combining the two just might help you get back on track. Advertisement But before you jump in,…

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4 Foods to Avoid if You Want to Lose Belly Fat — and What to Eat Instead

Are there specific foods that cause belly fat? Here’s what to know. Image Credit: Katarína Mittáková / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages When it comes to belly fat, there’s not one specific thing that packs the pounds around your midsection. Fat accumulates at your waistline thanks to a combination of factors, including genetics, stress and sleep habits, but what you eat also plays a major role. Advertisement When we talk about belly fat, we mean the hard, visceral fat…

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How Fast Will You Lose Weight if You Walk a Mile Every Day?

Here’s how long it will take you to walk a mile, and how many calories you will burn. Image Credit: Getty Images/The Good Brigade If you’re wondering how quickly you will lose weight if you walk a mile every day, the answer isn’t quite as simple as you’d hope. In fact, saying how many pounds you can expect to lose doing ‌any‌ activity — whether it’s walking, swimming, yoga or cycling — is tricky. Advertisement…

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Can Drinking Muscle Milk Help You Lose Weight?

Muscle Milk may help you lose weight, but there are some risks to keep in mind. Image Credit: Peter Berglund/E+/GettyImages In This Article Nutrient Content Muscle Milk and Weight Loss Protein and Weight Loss Meal Replacement Potential Risks How to Get More Protein Bottom Line An often-important part of many weight-loss diets (and balanced diets, in general) is incorporating lean sources of protein. Advertisement While the best way to do this is through eating protein-rich…

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Potatoes Can Help You Lose Weight — Unless You’re Making These 4 Mistakes

Prepping potatoes the right way can help you toward your weight-loss goals. Image Credit: fcafotodigital/E+/GettyImages When it comes to the health pros and cons of specific foods, there can be a lot of controversy. In some cases, like with eggs and cholesterol, the confusion and eventual change in perception was a matter of advances in nutrition research, which has allowed us to adapt our eating guidelines. Advertisement In other cases, though — like with potatoes…

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Can You Eat Ice Cream and Yogurt on a Low-Carb Diet?

Depending on which low-carb diet plan you follow, ice cream and frozen yogurt can be enjoyed in moderation. Image Credit: Liudmila Chernetska/iStock/GettyImages In This Article The Skinny on Low-Carb Diets Eating Dairy on a Low-Carb Diet A Word on Sweeteners Wondering if you can eat tasty Greek yogurt, frozen yogurt and ice cream when you’re on a low-carb diet such as Atkins or Keto? Going on a low-carb diet can greatly limit the type and…

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Why Do Some People Lose Weight Faster Than Others?

A whole host of factors come into play when it comes to how quickly you’re able to lose weight. Image Credit: kate_sept2004/E+/GettyImages Let’s say you and a friend decide to start a get-healthy journey together. You both want to drop a few pounds, build your muscle strength and reap the energizing rewards in your work and personal life. Together, you create a game plan that maps out exercise, meal plans and strategies for resisting temptations…

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6 Dos and Don’ts of Using a Measuring Tape to Track Your Weight Loss

Body measurements are a great way to track your weight loss, as long as you’re doing it right. Image Credit: PeopleImages/iStock/GettyImages Many times, when we hear someone talk about their weight-loss journey or how they transformed their lifestyle, they won’t just reference the pounds they shed. Rather, they’ll also note the difference in their inches over months or years. Measuring various body parts — like our hips, waists, legs and arms — is a common…

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5 Reasons You’re Still Not Losing Weight After Cutting Junk Food

Even if you’ve cut out junk food, getting too many liquid calories may sabotage your weight loss. Image Credit: Rawpixel/iStock/GettyImages You’ve said sayonara to cookies, chips and virtually anything that comes in a bag or a box, so why haven’t the pounds magically flown off your tummy, butt and hips? Alas, cutting out — or cutting back — on junky or processed foods in your diet doesn’t automatically translate into weight loss. Advertisement “It’s true…

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Cutting Calories for Weight Loss? This Is the Lowest You Should Go

Dipping below the recommended minimum calories could put your health at risk. Image Credit: Rawpixel Ltd/iStock/GettyImages Diet trends may come and go, but one fact remains: The most scientifically proven method of weight loss is to reduce calories. What you may not realize, though, is that cutting your calories too low can actually be bad for your health and even derail your weight-loss goals. Advertisement We investigate what the minimum calories really are and how…

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If Breakfast Is So Important, Why Is Everyone Skipping It?

Some people swear they’re never hungry in the morning while others can’t imagine life without breakfast — so which side is “right”? Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative To many of us, the idea of skipping “the most important meal of the day” is blasphemous. Who would ‌willingly‌ give up breakfast? Advertisement A lot of people, it turns out: The popularity of intermittent fasting methods — notably 16:8 fasting, which calls for 16 hours of fasting followed…

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Can Apple Cider Vinegar and Olive Oil Help You Lose Weight?

Is weight loss really as simple as taking a spoonful of apple cider vinegar every day? Image Credit: YelenaYemchuk/iStock/GettyImages Belly fat — one of the most common body complaints — can be frustrating to deal with, which is probably why there are so many claims about remedies that can beat the bloat. Advertisement One such example is apple cider vinegar (ACV), a vinegar made from fermented apple juice that is touted for fighting fat around…

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18 Ways to Get Rid of Hip Fat

Eating a balanced diet may help you get rid of hip fat. Image Credit: bit245/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Cut Calories Diet Fiber Protein Complex Carbs Beneficial Fats Limit Processed Foods Limit Sugary Drinks Hydrate Control Portions Cardio Strength Train Core Exercises HIIT Everyday Movement Manage Stress Sleep Be Realistic Everyone has some hip fat — it’s a common place to carry excess tissue. But if your goal is to shed weight in that area, you…