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Weight Management

WATCH: Daphne Oz On Her 30-Pound Weight Loss: 'I'm Able To Live My Optimal Life Now'

Posted 04.24.2013 | Healthy Living

Daphne Oz would tell you she loves to eat -- and not just steamed broccoli, which might be surprising, considering her father is health guru Dr. Oz. ...

What Every Woman Should Know About Contraceptives and Weight

Valerie Tarico | Posted 04.08.2013 | Healthy Living
Valerie Tarico

For many women, one question that comes up every so often is whether contraception is making weight management harder.Ā As a woman trying to figure out what is best for your body, it can be challenging to sort out reality from hype or haze.

What Happened When I Stopped Eating 'Fat-Free' And 'Low-Cal' Foods For A Month

Posted 11.06.2012 | OWN

By Jancee Dunn To keep her weight down, Jancee Dunn lived on a round-the-clock snackfest of chiplike things, frozen "treats," and other foods n...

What To Wear If You've Gained (Or Lost!) Weight

Posted 01.08.2013 | OWN

By Lambeth Hochwald A few pounds up? A few pounds down? See how five women define their look -- no matter what the scale says. ...

The Best Time To Relax (The Answer May Surprise You)

Pavel Somov, Ph.D. | Posted 12.07.2012 | Healthy Living
Pavel Somov, Ph.D.

If I were to ask, "When is the best time to relax?" you'd probably say, "When you're feeling stressed." True, that would be the best time to intervene with relaxation. But when is the best time to utilize relaxation in all its calming potency? The answer may surprise you: right before you eat.

Six Ways to Beat the Freshman Fifteen

Marisa Moore | Posted 10.15.2012 | Black Voices
Marisa Moore

College can be the best four years of your life. It's also a time of transition and comes with many challenges and changes in physical activity, emotions and eating habits. It's a time to focus on learning, not a time to fear the freshman fifteen.

Helping Your Child with Weight Problems

Timi Gustafson, R.D. | Posted 09.15.2012 | Parents
Timi Gustafson, R.D.

Involving the whole family in making healthy food and lifestyle choices, instead of singling out the overweight child, can greatly increase the likelihood of success.

Healthy Eating -- But Not Dieting -- Recommended for Pregnant Women

Timi Gustafson, R.D. | Posted 08.27.2012 | Parents
Timi Gustafson, R.D.

Pregnant women who are overweight or obese can lose weight safely by improving their eating habits -- but not by dieting.

Taking Breakfast Back (... And Keeping The Weight Off)

Jean Alves, MS, RD | Posted 04.28.2012 | Healthy Living
Jean Alves, MS, RD

If you're ready to wake up to a better you, here's some food for thought on how to go from breakfast newbie to enjoying the breakfasts of champions.

Can The Language You Use Affect Your Weight?

Sophie Keller | Posted 02.21.2012 | Women
Sophie Keller

The everyday language that you use is really important and can influence your personal habits.

Holiday Eating: Smart Swaps

Marisa Moore | Posted 02.18.2012 | Black Voices
Marisa Moore

We're well into the holiday season and chances are you are faced with many tempting treats. At your next holiday party or potluck, look for these better for you alternatives to beat the bulge.

6 Simple Ways to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

Marisa Moore | Posted 01.30.2012 | Black Voices
Marisa Moore

There's an ugly rumor that Americans gain 8-10 pounds during the time between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day. While the holiday season is no time to go on a diet, try these six simple tips to maintain your weight over the next six weeks.

Manage Your Weight Through Cognitive Emotional Techniques

Martin Rossman, M.D. | Posted 05.25.2011 | Home
Martin Rossman, M.D.

Some of us are gifted with emotional competence; some are clueless; and most fall somewhere in between. And, as with most abilities, we can improve our fluency in this arena, if we so choose.

The Psychology Behind Holiday Weight Gain

Wray Herbert | Posted 05.25.2011 | Home
Wray Herbert

New evidence from the University of Chicago suggests that dieters may be fundamentally different in their response to temptation -- in a way that actually increases risk of gaining weight during the holidays.

The Secret Cause of Weight Gain That Shouldn't Be Kept Secret

Judith J. Wurtman, PhD | Posted 05.25.2011 | Home
Judith J. Wurtman, PhD

Do you really want to explain to cousin Shirley or aunt Josephine that you are taking Zoloft or Lexapro or Depakote and the drug caused you to put on 20, 30 or maybe even 70 pounds since last Christmas?

Study: Freshmen Women With Heavier Roommates Gain Less Weight

Posted 05.25.2011 | College

According to a study new University of Michigan study, freshmen women with heavier roommates will gain fewer pounds than those with roommates of avera...

Overcoming Mageirocophobia -- the Fear of Cooking

Dr. Susan Albers | Posted 05.25.2011 | Home
Dr. Susan Albers

If you can read, you can cook. So, why is it that so many very intelligent men and women get overwhelmed, throw their hands up in the air and deem themselves incapable in the kitchen?

Dining With Friends: A Weighty Issue

Rachel Bertsche | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Rachel Bertsche

Here's a fact I'm not proud of: I've gained about 10 pounds in the last year. There, I said it. I attribute this to two things: Getting married and making friends.

How to Handle Summer Weight Gain Traps

Valerie Orsoni | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Valerie Orsoni

Use the month of August as a launching pad to get back in shape and embrace a more healthy end-of-summer lifestyle.

Weight Loss: Are You a Successful Loser? Tell Us About It

Irene Rubaum-Keller | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Irene Rubaum-Keller

The biggest obstacles I hear from people who want to lose weight, but don't, are psychological in nature.

Misperceptions About Weight Management (VIDEO)

Big Think | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living

Marc Bessler, obesity expert at New York Presbyterian Hospital, talks about the biggest misconceptions around weight management and weight loss. WAT...

Biggest Losers Build Confidence the Olympian Way

Nikki Stone | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Nikki Stone

We all need to realize that there are great things we do every day. And we need to view our mistakes as areas for improvement rather than downright failures.

Mindful Eating Meditation Inspired by Rg Veda

Pavel Somov, Ph.D. | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Pavel Somov, Ph.D.

Mindful eating - to borrow another metaphor from Indian (Buddhist) philosophy - is an opportunity to glimpse your Original Face.

The Key to Losing Weight that Nobody Talks About

Dr. John Neustadt | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Dr. John Neustadt

What's completely ignored in the diet debate but essential to long-term success, is the need to realign the body's biochemistry in order to reach a healthy weight.

The Deafness of Taste: Childhood Ear Infections and Obesity

Pavel Somov, Ph.D. | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Pavel Somov, Ph.D.

Say you are an otitis-triggered "energy-intense" eater. So, you have a greater preference for fatty and creamy foods... Does that mean that you are powerless to control your cravings? Of course, not.