Weight Loss

People going through the menopausal transition may gain weight. Those who wish to lose this weight may have more difficulty than usual, and keeping the weight off can be challenging. Weight gain occurs before and during menopause partly because of a drop in estrogen levels. … [Read more...] about 10 Small Tips to Lose Weight During Menopause

Counting calories is one of the most reliable ways to maintain or lose weight. But it's not always easy to do when you're out and about or pressed for time — and there are plenty of situations (such as a dinner party at a friend's house) that just don't lend themselves well to a … [Read more...] about 7 Smart Ways to Lose Weight on Autopilot

Nobody goes to bed skinny and wakes up 50 pounds heavier. Most of us gain weight by eating only 100 to 200 extra calories a day. The trick is to make subtle changes in our environment — changes that cut out those 100 to 200 calories a day — so we gradually alter our eating habits … [Read more...] about 10 Simple Tips for Slimming Down in Your 40s

You start a diet, lose weight and are finally comfortable and happy with how you look and feel — so you stop the dieting and fall back into your old routine. A couple of weeks later, the excess weight that was gone begins to creep back. And your continuous cycle of … [Read more...] about 7 Weight Loss and Maintenance Strategies From Women Who Used To Be Obese