Struggling to hit your goal weight? It’s not all about calories, says nutritionist Teresa Boyce.   You have heard it a thousand times: weight loss is simple, just eat less and exercise more, right? Well, maybe not. You're not getting enough sleep You're eating hidden sugars You count calories, not nutrients You're absorbing environmental oestrogens You sit down too much You don't have time...

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Dr Michael Mosley’s 5:2 diet is still topping book charts worldwide. The intermittent fast involves eating normally, but sensibly, for five days a week; on the other two days, you cut your recommended daily calories to a quarter – 500 for women; 600 for men   Yes, Associate Professor Amanda Salis, A neuroscientist with an interest in weight loss “Periodic fasting has been...

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They may get results but are high-protein/low card diets good for you?   Do you shriek at the sight of pasta and bread, but are passionate about protein? Chances are, you have embarked on a popular yet controversial low-carb, high-protein diet that helps you shed weight fast. But new research has found that Atkins-style diets can lead to clogged arteries and may increase...

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"Cardio is all about moving your muscles—your metabolic engines—and the more you do, the more calories you burn," says Powell. Mix these workouts into your routine two to five times a week, whether you're running, biking, swimming, or rowing. IntervalAlternating between high-and low-intensity efforts for brief bouts of time is the fastest way to maximize fat loss, says Powell. Warm up for 10 minutes, then follow one...

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Your mother probably told you to drink a glass of milk a day—but we're guessing it was for the benefit of your bones, not your waistline. Well, we have good news if you followed her advice: Eating dairy at least twice a day may reduce your odds of being obese, according to a new study from Harvard, Brown, and Case Western Reserve Universities....

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I am fortunate to live in both exciting New York City and sunny Southern California. (Being bicoastal is really a joy!) But this walk can be done anywhere—in the city or on the countryside. It can even be done on atreadmill. Here are a few of my guidelines: 1. Make it special. I like to shower before my walk, put on my favorite perfume, and a...

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