losing weight Archives

Lifestyle Jan. 3, 2022, 3:17 PM

I lost 40 pounds. Here are 12 Costco products that helped me lose the weight and keep it off.

Swapping some of my favorite snacks and treats for these Costco alternatives has helped me lose 40 pounds and keep the weight off years later.

Lifestyle Nov. 8, 2021, 7:23 PM

I lost 40 pounds. Here are 11 Trader Joe’s products that have helped me keep the weight off years later.

Swapping some of my favorite snacks and staples for these Trader Joe's alternatives has helped me maintain my weight after losing 40 pounds.

Lifestyle May. 25, 2021, 5:18 PM

I paid $150 to try the popular weight-loss app backed by investors like Tony Xu and Scooter Braun. It taught me better eating habits, but keeping the weight off was harder than expected.

One freelancer used the Noom app to record her weight and track her food intake during the pandemic. She lost seven pounds in eight months.

News Apr. 12, 2019, 12:02 AM

5 things that didn’t change when I lost 120 pounds

After losing 120 pounds, there are some things I had expected to change that actually didn’t end up changing. Shopping for clothing at a US size 10/12 isn’t much different for me than shopping while at a US size 24. It’s oftentimes still hard to motivate myself to exercise. Visit […]

Lifestyle Jan. 10, 2019, 6:24 PM

15 tips for losing weight when you work from home

Working from home can make losing weight difficult, especially when you don’t know how to separate work life from personal life, and give yourself a break. The three primary keys to losing and keeping weight off are good nutrition, regular exercise, and quality sleep. When you work from home, it’s […]

News Jan. 4, 2019, 10:26 AM

6 weight-loss tips from people who have dropped between 20 and 250 pounds

Finding the motivation to lose weight often comes from others who have had similar experiences. Losing weight requires lifestyle changes that you can sustain. The initial weight loss is only part of the equation. You need to have a plan in order to maintain the weight you want to be […]

News Nov. 27, 2018, 5:33 PM

10 little ways you’re sabotaging your weight-loss efforts

Eliminating entire food groups you enjoy while you’re trying to lose weight may cause problems down the road. Not getting enough water or sleep can impede your weight loss efforts. Goals that are too extreme can sabotage your weight loss. Weight loss can be complicated and sometimes it can be […]

News Oct. 20, 2018, 12:50 AM

10 things you should never say to someone who is trying to lose weight

Talking to someone about their effort to lose weight can be tricky. It’s easy to unintentionally say something upsetting in your quest to offer support or learn more about a person’s diet. If someone close to you is making healthy changes to their lifestyle, it’s important to learn the right […]

Tech Jul. 31, 2018, 11:10 PM

These entrepreneurs invented a futuristic ‘magic mirror’ to take on the bathroom scale — and investors say its groundbreaking tech could transform the future of fitness

California-based startup Naked Labs just unveiled its flagship product: a high-tech mirror and scale that delivers precise information on your body including weight, height, BMI, and measurements. Naked Labs also closed a $US14 million funding round led by Founders Fund which included investments from NEA, Lumia, and early Uber and […]

News May. 4, 2018, 3:18 AM

The 7 best exercises for toning your body right now

Trainers know that the exercises we choose, and how we choose to do them, can have a huge impact on body shape. When it comes to getting ready to take your clothes off this summer, some moves are proven to work better and quicker than others at getting a slim, […]