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About.com Weight Loss: What’s Hot Now
- Weight Loss Myths - Seven of the most common weight loss and dieting myths and how to make them right.
- Habits for Weight Loss - Habits that will help you lose weight and keep it off, from having the right recipes on hand to staying motivated when the going gets tough! These are my top healthy habits for weight loss.
- Weekend Weight Gain - Weekend weight gain doesn't have to ruin your dieting efforts. Here is my advice on easy and effective ways to avoid weekend weight gain.
- Avoid Gaining Weight at Work - Weight-gain at work is something all cubicle-dwellers need to be concerned about. Here's what you can do to prevent weight-gain at work.
- Belly Fat Reduction - Belly fat can be difficult to get rid of. Learn what you can and can't do to rid yourself of belly fat.
- How Low Can You Go? - How few calories can you eat to lose weight?
- Need to Lose? - Do you need to lose weight? There are several assessment methods that will help you know the answer, including body fat percentage, body mass index and waist to hip ratio. Find out how to determine whether or not you need to lose weight.
- Dietary Fat - Dietary fat can be confusing. You hear it's bad for you, then you hear there is some you should eat more of!Learn everything you've wanted to know about fat.
- Look Thinner - Even more fashion tips that will help you look more slender as you continue along your weight loss journey. Check out these simple ways to look thinner.
- WEIGHT LOSS PORTION CONTROL SERVING SIZES QUIZ! - Think you know your stuff? Let's test your dieting IQ when it comes to portion control.
- Jenny Craig - Learn the basics of the Jenny Craig weight loss program.
- How Alli Works - Learn what Alli, the first FDA-aprroved OTC weight loss pill, does.
- Dining Out Quick Guides - This selection of "Quick Guides" for healthy dining out will help you make the best choices at popular ethnic eateries.
- The South Beach Diet A to Z - Topics Related to South Beach Diet - Questions Answers Basic Information Index - South Beach Diet A to Z includes information about the diet's Phases, the foods that are and are not allowed, maintenance and more.
- Best Life Diet - Best Life Diet author Bob Greene is best known as Oprah's personal trainer. The diet emphasizes swapping unhealthy foods for healthier ones and making positive behavior changes. Here's what you need to know about the Best Life Diet.
About.com Weight Loss: Most Popular Articles
- Caloric Intake - Learn how to calculate your daily calorie intake and how to count calories to lose weight.
- Weekend Weight Gain - Weekend weight gain doesn't have to ruin your dieting efforts. Here is my advice on easy and effective ways to avoid weekend weight gain.
- Belly Fat Reduction - Belly fat can be difficult to get rid of. Learn what you can and can't do to rid yourself of belly fat.
- Avoid Gaining Weight at Work - Weight-gain at work is something all cubicle-dwellers need to be concerned about. Here's what you can do to prevent weight-gain at work.
- Weight Loss Myths - Seven of the most common weight loss and dieting myths and how to make them right.
- The South Beach Diet - What you need to know about The South Beach Diet: foods you can't eat; foods you can eat; and each Phase of the diet.
- Phase One Allowed Foods - Allowed foods Phase One of The South Beach Diet include certain meats, vegetables, nuts, and sugar-free treats. This article will help you learn more about what you can eat on Phase One of The South Beach Diet.
- Losing Weight - Losing weight isn't easy, but there are some easy changes that you can make today that will pay off in pounds lost in the long run. Here are some easy ways to start losing weight.
- Food Diary Page - A simple food diary print-out for recording your food intake and then reflecting on your tendencies to eat from emotion, stress, or habit. Take a look at our free food diary print out.
- SBD Phase 1 - The South Beach Diet is a popular diet plan that cuts carbs and encourages the consumption of healthy fats. This article will help you understand Phase 1 of The South Beach Diet.
- Is Loose Skin an Issue? - Excess skin after weight loss is a problem for some formerly-obese people. A reader wants to know: Do people who lose a lot of weight always have extra or saggy skin? Find out what you need to know about excess skin after weight loss
- 8 Easy Ways to Lose Weight - Lose weight without going on a diet? It's not too good to be true. You don't have to follow a strict diet to get the ball rolling; making these easy but effective changes really can help you lose weight.
- Peanut Butter - Did you know eating peanut butter may actually help you lose weight? Read on to learn how!
- Gastric Bypass - Learn more about the surgical procedure known as gastric bypass.
- Foods to Avoid - Foods to avoid on Phase One of The South Beach Diet include dark meat chicken, carrots, and corn. This list will advice you on more foods to avoid on Phase One of The South Beach Diet.

