- Personal Development -
The Year of Self-Love
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlOur managing editor attends a size-inclusive retreat and unlocks her inner strength and the benefits of a body-positive mindset.
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- Nutrition -
5 Questions About Fiber
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCNutrition experts answer some of the most common questions about this nutrient — including how you know if you are eating a low-fiber diet.
- Nutrition -
The Three Types of Fiber You Need
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCInsoluble fiber, soluble fiber, and prebiotic fiber are all essential to our health and well-being. Here's why — and which foods have them.
- Weight Loss -
Beyond BMI: Why True Health Is About More Than What You Weigh
By Mo PerryHow much you weigh gets a lot of attention despite being one of the least telling measures of health.
- Weight Loss -
7 Reasons to Stop Yo-Yo Dieting
By Mo PerryYo-yo dieting, also known as weight cycling, can be hard on your health. Here are seven potential side effects.
- Nutrition -
Why You Need to Eat Fiber
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCEven a relatively nutritious diet can deliver inadequate amounts of fiber. Learn why it’s so critical to your health — and which foods are high in fiber.
- Fitness Tips -
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Out With Earn-and-Burn
By Maggie Fazeli FardOur fitness editor challenges the mindset of exercise as a way to "burn off" your last meal.
- Weight Loss -
Authentic Body Love: Q&A With The Birds Papaya
By Casie Leigh LukesFor writer and podcast host Sarah Nicole Landry, self-worth goes beyond her body. She shares her evolving journey of what it means to show up for oneself in love.
- Weight Loss -
Why Intermittent Fasting Isn’t Right for Everyone
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCIntermittent fasting has many therapeutic uses, but not everyone should try it. Here's why.
- Nutrition -
8 Tips for Intuitive Eating
By Pamela WeintraubInterested in giving intuitive eating a try? Here are eight things to keep in mind.
- Success Stories -
Plus-Size Wellness Advocate Sarah Sapora Talks About Getting Healthy
By Sarah SaporaOne woman’s journey to create a healthier life for herself led her to become a wellness advocate for people of all sizes.
- Weight Loss -
What You Need to Know About the Keto Diet
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCIs the keto diet safe? Nutrition experts explain the pros and cons of this popular protocol.
- Weight Loss -
Jason Schanta’s Success Story
By Jason SchantaConnecting with his bigger why helped one man kick his emotional-eating habit and learn to love working out.
- Functional Medicine -
ASK THE DOCTOR: The Pros and Cons of the Keto Diet
By Tiffany Lester, MDThe ketogenic diet is all the rage right now, but is it right for you? We asked one of our favorite functional-medicine docs, and here’s what she had to say.
- Nutrition -
CLA: Can This Fatty Acid Help You Lose Weight?
By Matthew SolanFans of the CLA supplements believe it does. Here's the skinny on how CLA works and whether or not it can help with weight loss.
- Weight Loss -
How Your Hormones Affect Weight Loss
By Jonathan BailorIn his new book, The Setpoint Diet, New York Times best-selling author Jonathan Bailor talks about how to balance your hormones and lose weight naturally.
- Weight Loss -
Having Trouble Losing Weight? It Might Be Your Thyroid
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCMany thyroid conditions go undiagnosed, but a properly functioning thyroid is key to maintaining a healthy weight.
- Weight Loss -
Derek Ballard Jr.’s Success Story
By Derek Ballard Jr.By switching to a plant-based diet and redoubling his training efforts, this young basketball player finally lost the weight that had been holding him back.
- Weight Loss -
9 Missing Links to Weight Loss
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCThese often-overlooked factors can help you achieve — and sustain — a healthy weight.
- Weight Loss -
The Pros and Cons of 6 Trendy Diets
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCHere’s a look at some popular diets and how they might — or might not — fit your unique nutritional needs.
- Success Stories -
Richard Morris’s Success Story
By Richard MorrisOne man shares how he reclaimed his health — and lost more than 150 pounds — by embracing whole foods and his family's agrarian roots.