When Weight Watchers recently announced their new teen program, the critics came out in full force. Even though the program would be free and require parent or guardian consent, there were a lot of concerns around body image, especially for girls. “Dieting culture, which is grounded in calorie restriction, counting, and weight obsession, is linked…

When you hear the word “fig,” it’s hard not to think of sweet snacks such as fig bars and fig cookies. But did you know that eating figs can help you lose weight? It all depends on how you consume the pretty piece of produce. Let’s start by examining what a fig actually is, long…

If you’ve been looking into intermittent fasting for a while, I’m sure you’ll have spied the many available fasting recipes for puddings, bakes and cakes that comfortingly have the right number of calories but sadly are low in nutrients and sky-high in processed and refined ingredients. These aren’t the best foods if you’re seeking lifelong…

If you’ve ever tuned into the annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show (or been to the mall), you’ve seen just how svelte those VS Angels are as they waltz down the catwalk. Of course, that kind of toned physique doesn’t just happen overnight — they train hard to get there. On top of their vigorous daily…

When you’re focused on losing weight, it can often feel like you’re permanently attached to your scale. But could you be doing it wrong? Whether you track your number on a daily basis or just every now and then, there are some common mistakes most of us make when it comes to weighing ourselves and…

You’ve probably heard that too much added sugar in your diet can harm your health. That alone is not too shocking. After all, added sugars are sugars and syrups added to foods or beverages when they’re processed or prepared — not including naturally occurring sugars like those in fruits. But what is shocking is how much…

While everyone else at the party conversed and had a grand time, Cathy Balsamo felt tortured by the sight of all the chips and desserts that were forbidden on her brand-new diet. Unable to resist those treats, her thoughts spiraled like a funnel cake: I’m jealous of people who can eat what they want. And…

If you’re trying to lose weight and keep it off for good, you may want to consider a diet that you can follow for the rest of your life. While lots of eating plans promise to help you shed pounds quickly, some of them might not be realistic for you to continue in the long…

The new year is in full swing, and maybe you’re not making as much progress on your weight loss goals as you had hoped. If you’re finding it tough to eat the right foods in the right portions, there are plenty of plans out there to choose from to help guide you. But if you…