Weight Loss And You

Whether you’re a college student or a parent, back-to-school season is exhausting. To keep up with it all, you might find yourself reaching for a cup of joe or two — and you’re not alone. We analyzed coffee and espresso consumption data from MyFitnessPal users across the United States and found that entries for coffee […]

If you’ve hit a weight-loss plateau, it may have more to do with what you’re not eating than what you are. Skipping meals to meet your daily calorie goal could actually keep you from achieving long-term weight loss, dietitians say. “People who regularly skip meals not only eat larger amounts of food later in the […]

Considering how often you see “gluten-free” plastered on everything from cereal to pizza, you might think gluten is a villain to be avoided at all costs. That’s not necessarily true. Going gluten-free is a must for those with celiac disease, but recent research suggests there may be a downside to skipping gluten for everyone else. […]

Torching 200 calories is right in the sweet spot of calorie-burning goals — at the gym, it’s a decent workout (and, if you do it right, you can check boxes for both cardio and strength training). Outside the gym, there are plenty of ways to burn 200 calories in half an hour or less that […]

It’s hard to ignore the buzz around Barry’s Bootcamp. It’s trendy, it’s flashy and, well, they call it a bootcamp. For all those things and more, it might seem a little intimidating at first glance. That’s where brave writers like me come in. I tried it for you, asked some questions and am reporting back: […]