At one point in her lifelong struggle with overeating, LaNette Whiteside’s doctors had her weighed at a cattle barn. “No other scales were big enough,” explains the Arkansas grandmother, who suffered with diabetes, fibromyalgia, blood clots and much more as her weight climbed to 488 pounds. By age 50, “I couldn’t walk to the next room without resting. Taking a shower was so exhausting, it was all I could do for the day.” LaNette also developed chronic respiratory infections. “I slept in a hospital bed on oxygen. I was declining so rapidly, it was terrifying. But it also motivated me.” As soon ..read more

Different diets take varying approaches to achieving weight loss: some hone in on identifying intolerances, while others limit carbohydrates or calories. But the GOLO diet emphasizes maintaining low insulin levels. In theory, by keeping blood sugar low, weight loss will supposedly follow. GOLO’s paid regime comes with a diet plan, support, and Release diet tablets, which are expected to be taken every day. Supposedly, each of these factors lead to somewhat significant blood sugar management and weight loss. “There is merit to the idea that lower insulin levels can lead to weight loss,” Dr. Bry ..read more

Most diets focus on eliminating “unhealthy” foods like refined sugar, carbohydrates or fat. The Virgin diet, however, eliminates food that most people supposedly can’t “tolerate.” And, in turn, may lead to weight loss. Avital Schwartz, RD, at Fay Nutrition says attributing weight gain to various “intolerances” is a myth. And while intolerances do exist, the diet vilifies generally harmless food groups that dieters can supposedly tolerate. “Diets that focus on intolerances and eliminations have that age-old promise of ‘the secret’ or ‘the answer’ to finally losing the weight, keeping it off, an ..read more

There’s a new TikTok trend that fans claim fires up metabolism just like the drug Ozempic. Dubbed “oatzempic,” the gist is that you drink an oatmeal-based smoothie twice a day and then let the superfood work its magic. Can it really help you shed 40 pounds in two months as devotees claim? Probably not. But that hardly matters when you consider how impressive studies on oats actually are. One cup a day can have “a significant effect on reducing weight,” per a team of British and Chinese researchers who found the humble grain tripled belly-fat burning for older adults. And women like Lori McHugh ..read more

After age 50, many of us face the same frustrating dilemma: Our appetite seems to grow just as our metabolism slows. The best solution? “A carnivore diet!” say devotees of the increasingly popular low-carb approach that has you bypass veggies and instead fill up on dairy and meat. It’s a surprising strategy “that delivers a perfect mix of nutrients to shut down hunger and activate faster fat burning in every single cell,” insists Paul Saladino, MD, author of The Carnivore Code. “I’d estimate it works about 40% more quickly than a traditional keto diet— and it blows other diets out of the water ..read more

On the surface, paleo and anti-inflammatory diets couldn’t be more different. Anti-inflammatory diets are intended to fight chronic health problems including heart disease, arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, Alzheimer’s and more through the diet’s nutrient-dense, antioxidant-rich foods, While the controversial low-carb paleo diet emphasizes some of the same principal eating patterns—namely choosing whole, fresh foods over processed kinds—there are entire classes of vital inflammation-fighting (not to mention healthy and nutritious) foods, like whole grains, that the paleo diet eliminates ..read more

We love inspirational social media posts from Today weatherman Al Roker about his walking workouts. We also love why he makes ’em: to show folks how big an impact such simple movement can have—even for those of us who haven’t exercised in ages. “We hear a lot about walking 10,000 steps, but you don’t have to start with that,” he insists. “Maybe you just go around your block or take a 15-minute walk after dinner. Studies show how beneficial it is. You don’t even have to walk fast!” It was the exact message Detricia Woods-Meadows needed to hear. “I could only manage 3,000 steps a day at first ..read more

As much as we’d love a quick fix for weight loss, in reality, it’s not that simple. Even for those taking semaglutide (GLP-1) medications like Ozempic and Wegovy to shed unwanted pounds, success is contingent upon eating nutritious meals, staying active and clocking enough sleep. That’s right — experts say consistently getting quality rest can increase your chance of reaping weight-loss rewards while taking semaglutide.  “Amidst all the excitement about their effectiveness, an important aspect of GLP-1 medications is widely overlooked,” says Jessica Friedeman, Chief Marketing Officer of h ..read more

It’s no surprise that eating more vegetables can help you lose weight. And while the dose of vitamins we get from them is great for our overall health, one component may come out on top when it comes to weight loss: fiber. In fact, a plant-based diet and fiber is study proven to nourish a healthy gut and keep us feeling full for hours, making reaching those weight loss goals easier. That was the case for 50-year-old mom of four Stefanie Ignoffo, whose whole family got involved in her plant-based journey. Together, they shed 250 pounds! Keep reading to discover how a plant-based diet and fiber ..read more

Weight loss is often seen as a simple equation of calories in versus calories out. But anyone who has tried to shed a few pounds knows that, in reality, it’s far more complex than that. From emotional eating to the latest fad diets, there are countless weight loss mistakes that can derail even the most determined efforts. Chris Mohr, PhD, RD, a registered dietitian and Fitness and Nutrition Advisor at Fortune Recommends Health, shares why weight loss is so difficult, what an effective plan looks like and the five biggest weight loss mistakes people make. Why weight loss becomes harder as we ag ..read more