weight loss
- LifestyleAndie Mitchell
Veteran and former ‘heavy drinker’ on how he lost 105 pounds
Nick Laustrup, who says his drinking and his weight became a problem after he was released from the military, lost 105 pounds
- LifestyleAndie Mitchell
‘I once broke a chair in public because I was too heavy’: How one doctor lost 145 pounds
Vinodh Sivaneswaran, who is a doctor, weighed 300 pounds at his heaviest. "Being a doctor, I knew the health consequences to being morbidly obese," he says. This is his weight-loss journey.
- LifestyleAndie Mitchell
How a mom of 3 lost 75 pounds: ‘I wasn’t going to fail again’
After having three kids, Taylor Alexandra was 75 pounds overweight and was missing out on enjoying her life because she felt "embarrassed" about her body. Here's how she lost the weight.
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Woman claims eating all-meat diet helped her lose weight post-pregnancy — here’s why that’s not healthy
A mom of two says the all-meat Carnivore Diet helped her lose weight post-pregnancy and cleared up her acne. Here's what experts have to say.
- LifestyleAndie Mitchell
‘I really lost my way’: How one woman lost 100 pounds and got into the best shape of her life
Marissa Schillaci-Kayton's family inspired her to lose 100 pounds: "They deserve to live in a world where my health and well-being is not something they have to worry about," she says.
- LifestyleAndie Mitchell
How one man lost 135 pounds after doctor said he was morbidly obese: ‘The word morbid shook me to the core’
For Eric Hunnicutt, a trip to the doctor left him "frightened" after being classified as "morbidly obese." But it also motivated him to lose 135 pounds.
- LifestyleSuzy Byrne
Jessica Simpson responds to Amy Schumer’s post about being in ‘no rush’ to lose her baby weight
Amy Schumer responded to Jessica Simpson’s post-baby body photo in the most relatable way.
- WellnessTanya Edwards
Jenna Jameson loves how she looks with thick thighs: 'Super skinny isn’t goals'
Jenna Jameson has famously documented her post-baby weight loss and maintenance, which she attributes to the popular keto diet.
- LifestyleAndie Mitchell
‘I knew I couldn't let my mom down’: How one man was inspired to lose 110 pounds
David Aishou, who struggled with his weight since elementary school, decided to get healthier because he didn't want to let down his mom.
- Pop CultureErin Donnelly
Jessica Simpson celebrates losing 100 pounds after giving birth: ‘Yes, I tipped the scales at 240’
The mom of three told fans she's "so proud to feel like myself again."
- LifestyleAndie Mitchell
'When you’re obese, you’re invisible': Woman on how her life changed after losing 240 pounds
By high school graduation, Corey Hyland weighed 400 pounds. She lost 240 pounds first through dropping beef, pork, and soda, and then by counting calories and exercising, but she still struggles with her body image.
- LifestyleAndie Mitchell
'Every day felt like Christmas': Woman shares what life is like after losing 66 pounds
After getting into an Ivy League-graduate school and receiving a promotion at work, Venn Hering decided it was time to focus on her next goal: getting into the best shape of her life.
- LifestyleAndie Mitchell
How Dwayne Johnson inspired one man to lose 87 pounds: ‘I thought I was destined to be fat my whole life’
After struggling with weight his whole life, Jerrod Ackerman decided to get in shape for his job at a private rescue company. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's inspiring posts helped him stay motivated.
- WellnessAndie Mitchell
Woman loses 90 pounds after seeing a photo of herself in a bikini: 'I cried'
Ali Shinn struggled with depression growing up and found comfort in food. After seeing a photo of herself in a bikini at 260 pounds, she decided to get healthier.
- LifestyleAndie Mitchell
'I ate and ate because I was afraid I would not have food': One woman’s journey to losing 115 pounds
Kayla Tuers endured neglect as a child and was homeless at just 13 years old. After moving in with her boyfriend's family and having regular access to fast food, she struggled with overeating.
- LifestyleKerry Justich
WW faces backlash over weight loss app for kids: 'Dangerous, irresponsible and immoral’
WW, formerly known as Weight Watchers, is facing backlash after launching a weight loss app aimed at children ages 8 to 17. Dietitians weigh in on why this is so "dangerous."
- LifestyleAndie Mitchell
How Disney and Shia LaBeouf helped one woman lose 90 pounds
After Jay Ildaite's aunt died because of complications related to her weight, Ildaite was inspired to get healthier. Here's how Disney and Shia LaBeouf kept her motivated.
- LifestyleAndie Mitchell
How Zachary Levi’s meal prep for ‘Shazam’ inspired one teen to lose 80 pounds
"I was heavier than my own dad," says Haley Barker. After hearing about actor Zachary Levi's simple meal prep for "Shazam," Barker thought, "I could do that."
- LifestyleAndie Mitchell
Mom of 5 after losing 96 pounds for her sons' weddings: 'I always felt apologetic when I was fat. No more'
In 2018, after two of Carla Carter's children announced they were getting married, she found her motivation to lose weight in time for both weddings.
- Pop CultureKerry Justich
‘People hate fat people. People hate skinny people’: Instagram called out for removing woman’s weight loss photo
One woman is calling Instagram out for "body shaming" after one of her weight loss photos was removed because of concerns about "suicide or self-injury."
- LifestyleAndie Mitchell
Man who lost 130 pounds offers advice to others: ‘Imagine how different your life could be in a year if you start today’
Giovanni Enea, who struggled with his weight since childhood, followed a simple calories in, calories out eating plan to lose 130 pounds.
- LifestyleAndie Mitchell
After losing 104 pounds, man becomes weight loss coach to help others: ‘We all have to start somewhere’
Jeremiah Peterson decided to get in shape after struggling to keep up with his kids on a hike. He followed the keto diet and started exercising daily, losing 104 pounds.
- WellnessTime
More U.S. Teenagers Are Trying to Lose Weight Than in Years Past. That May Be Reason for Concern
According to one expert
- LifestyleAndie Mitchell
How a pizza binge kicked off one man’s journey to losing 175 pounds
Hunter Croteau, who lost 175 pounds through weight-loss surgery, healthy eating and exercising, says you can't rely on motivation alone. "It is important to find a plan you are truly happy with," he says.
- LifestyleWomen's Health
'The Secrets To My 85-Pound Weight Loss? Orangetheory Fitness and Meal Prepping'
"I went from walking an 18-minute mile to running an 8-minute mile."
