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How to
Lose 50 Pounds in Three Months
If you want to lose 50 pounds in 3 months, diet and exercise are key. By reducing your caloric intake, eating healthy foods, and getting in 5-7 hours of exercise per week, you can achieve your goal, and we're here to hel...
How to
Lose 15 Pounds in 3 Weeks
Losing 15 pounds in 3 weeks is going to require some serious dedication and calorie-cutting, but don’t worry—it is possible! However, it’s not exactly the healthiest goal to set for yourself because losing weight t...
How to
Lose 20 Pounds in 2 Weeks
It's extremely difficult to lose 20 pounds in two short weeks, and losing that much weight that quickly is often not safe. Surgery and weight loss pills are among the options many people use to drop such a large amount o...
How to
Lose 20 Pounds in a Month
Losing weight doesn’t have to involve crazy fad diets or grueling workouts that leave you feeling completely drained. In fact, studies show that fad diets don’t really work in the long run and most people end up gain...
How to
Lose Thirty Pounds in Two Months
Weight loss can seem like a lofty goal, but you can realistically learn how to lose thirty pounds in two months by eating smart and adding exercise to your daily routine. To lose that kind of weight in the nine-week in t...
How to
Lose Weight
There are many reasons why you might want to lose weight. If you have been significantly overweight or obese for a long time, then you might have concerns about what the extra weight could be doing to your health. Obesit...
How to
Lose Weight Quickly and Safely (for Teen Girls)
Most teens feel self-conscious about their bodies, especially if you can afford to shed a few pounds. The secret to losing weight quickly and safely is not really a secret; you just have to eat fewer calories than you bu...
How to
Gain an Inch on Your Hips
With most cultures obsessed with being slim and losing weight, people who want to gain weight often have a hard time finding resources to help them. In trying to gain weight safely, you will need to follow a healthy diet...
How to
Lose 5 Pounds in 2 Weeks
Losing 5 pounds in 2 weeks takes some hard work and patience. A healthy weight loss is considered 1 to 2 pounds per week, so losing 5 pounds in two weeks or 2.5 pounds per week is a bit more ambitious. You will have to m...
How to
Lose 15 Pounds in 2 Weeks
While experts recommend losing between per week for a sustainable, healthy way to lose weight, depending on your current weight, genetics, and water weight, you may be able to lose more than that (at least in the short ...
How to
Lose Weight As a Teenager
If you want to lose weight, know that you’re embarking on a long-term journey with significant health benefits. Instead of going on a drastic fad diet, focus on making small changes to your diet and lifestyle to meet m...
How to
Lose Weight Like a Model
Looking at models and celebrities may have you wondering what type of diet or exercise program they're following to keep their thin and toned look. Many models have the expert help of trainers, dietitians and an unrestr...
9 Healthy Ways to Lose Fat and Keep Muscle
Diet and exercise tips to preserve muscle while losing weightWhen you're trying to lose weight and excess fat, it's natural to lose a little muscle mass. To prevent losing too much, there are certain diet plans and type...
How to
Gain Weight if You Are Underweight
Though it can be easy to forget that many people struggle daily with gaining weight, being underweight can cause health and self-image issues just as being overweight can. No matter what your reason for gaining weight is...
How to
Lose Weight the Healthy Way
You don't have to starve yourself to lose weight; in fact, you shouldn't. Losing weight the healthy way involves a commitment to your plan and patience. Following guidelines for a healthy approach to weight loss is also ...
How to
Diet to Lose Weight as a Teenage Girl
Feeling like you need to lose weight can take a big toll on your self-confidence, especially when you’re a teenage girl. It’s important to remember that no one body is perfect and that yours is still changing and gro...
How to
Talk to Your Partner About Their Weight
Discussing someone’s weight is never a comfortable conversation. The conversation can be particularly tricky if this person is your long term partner. If you notice your partner's health, stamina or self esteem is bein...
How to
Get Your Wife to Lose Weight
Being overweight can lead to type 2 diabetes, elevated blood pressure, susceptibility to arthritis and heart disease, sleep apnea, and even stroke. Unhealthy weight can also negatively impact the intimacy you share with ...
How to
Lose Weight Fast (For Women)
Research shows that women tend to lose weight more slowly than men, which can be frustrating if you're trying to take weight off quickly. If you want to lose weight fast and keep it off, then skip the fad diets. Your be...
How to
Make Healthy Breakfast Meals
Balancing your nutritional needs in the morning will give you more energy, boost your brainpower, and stop you from getting hungry before lunch. However, a pancake breakfast with bacon or a bowl of sugary cereal isn't al...