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Weight loss myths debunked: Facts you need to know
Weight loss myths debunked: Facts you need to know
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Is intermittent fasting safe? Here are 4 common myths debunked by scientists
Intermittent fasting has surged in popularity as a trendy method to shed pounds without the hassle …
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Weight wasn't the only thing I lost when I took a weight-loss drug
I knew weight-loss drugs would change my body. I wasn't prepared for what they would do to my brain.
Albert Fox Cahn
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A woman who lost 159 pounds shared the biggest lesson she learned about losing weight and keeping it off
Maria Kirkeland lost weight over a two-year period, and although she never felt hungry, she certain…
Rachel Hosie
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A woman who's lost 110 pounds on buzzy weight-loss drug semaglutide says she's now addicted to shopping instead of food
The weight-loss drug semaglutide has freed Ashley Dunham's mind of "food noise." The rush she used …
Rachel Hosie
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8 weight-loss myths to ditch in the new year, from cutting carbs to doing too much cardio
You don't need to do cardio, cut out carbs, or stop eating in the evening to lose fat, weight-loss …
Rachel Hosie
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The 10,000 steps myth and how to actually lose weight by walking
The goal of taking 10,000 steps a day came from the brand name of a Japanese pedometer called the "…
Kelly Burch,Joey Thurman
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Why speeding up your metabolism for weight loss is a myth — and how to actually burn calories
Don't be fooled by diets and workouts that claim to speed up metabolism, that's not how it works. H…
Madeline Kennedy,Mir Ali
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The 10,000 steps myth and how to actually lose weight by walking
The goal of taking 10,000 steps a day came from the brand name of a Japanese pedometer called the "…
Kelly Burch,Joey Thurman
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5 things you should know before using Ozempic for weight loss, according to doctors
Semaglutide, known as Ozempic or Wegovy, can help people lose weight, but doctors say you should kn…
Gabby Landsverk
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Doctors giving ineffective, superficial weight loss advice says an Oxford research
"This can help them to avoid amplifying stigmatising stereotypes and give effective help to …
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I've been weight lifting for 5 years. Here are 6 things about getting fit I wish I'd known at the start
I learned exercise is overrated for fat loss, lifting doesn't make you "bulky," and "toning" is a m…
Rachel Hosie
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It's a myth that you lose a pound of fat for every 3,500 calories you cut. Here's how to actually plan to burn fat, according to experts.
Losing a pound of fat by cutting 3,500 calories a week is a misconception based on 1950s research. …
Gabby Landsverk
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Diet and fitness experts debunk 10 glaring weight loss myths that could be sabotaging your goals
Weight loss myths like "carbs cause weight gain" and "all calories are equal" have been debunked by…
Rebecca Strong,Samantha Casse…
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I want to lose belly fat and tone my inner thighs. A nutritionist said to eat more protein and vegetables to feel full while losing weight.
Eating in a calorie deficit will help you lose fat, but you can't control where it comes off your b…
Rachel Hosie
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The concept of 'toning' muscles is a myth - here's the truth about getting an athletic physique
'Toning' is a marketing term designed to appeal to women, but muscles cannot be "toned," they can o…
Rachel Hosie
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A 'game changer' weight-loss drug helped people lose weight after years of dieting and exercise. They say it highlights how society unfairly blames weight gain on low willpower.
The weight-loss drug semaglutide, sold as Ozempic and Wegovy, is helping people realize their failu…
Gabby Landsverk
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Will adding lemon to your morning coffee aid weight loss? Diet and obesity experts weigh in on this TikTok 'health' trend
Lemon in your coffee isn't going to make the fat melt from your body the way some TikTokers have be…
Ashley Laderer
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You don't have to do cardio for weight loss — lifting weights works just as well, research suggests
Strength training can be as effective for weight loss as cardio, as long as there's a calorie defic…
Gabby Landsverk
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9 effective ways to lose belly fat and keep it off
To lose belly fat, you'll need to reduce overall body fat through diet, exercise, and beneficial li…