weight loss
Paleo, WW and other fad diets aren’t ‘sustainable’: expert
Some “fad diets” may seem to work in the short term, but few are actually sustainable, say experts. Continue reading
Confused by fad diets? Registered holistic nutritionist has advice
By Susan Hay Anchor/Producer
“Typically, many people tend to eat too many carbs in proportion to vegetables and sources of protein.” Continue reading
N.B. woman lost 120 lbs and plans to lose more in 2020 to inspire others
By Shelley Steeves Senior Correspondent
Mandi Smith said she has battled with her weight her whole life. But when she stepped on the scales at her heaviest she knew she had to change her life once and for all. Continue reading
Don’t comment on someone’s weight loss — even if you mean well
The recent interest in Adele’s weight loss highlights society’s harmful obsession with thinness, experts say. Continue reading
Nova Scotia dietitians concerned by new weight loss app for kids
Some Nova Scotia dietitians are concerned that a new weight loss program for kids could put youngsters on a path toward obsessive diet tracking Continue reading
When ‘fat acceptance’ movement leaders decide to lose weight
‘Body positivity’ and ‘fat acceptance’ are growing movements online. But influencers who decide to lose weight often face a backlash from their fans. Continue reading
‘Incredibly concerning’: More U.S. teens are trying to lose weight
Teens and children are particularly vulnerable to weight-loss messaging, said one expert. Continue reading
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Calorie-tracking apps can help with weight loss, but aren’t perfect, experts say
Will logging everything you eat help you lose weight? It might, research suggests, but that doesn’t mean it’s for everyone. Continue reading
Better Business Bureau warns of weight loss grant program
In a news release, the BBB’s Atlantic provinces division said they are “warning Canadians to proceed with caution when dealing with the Weight Loss Grants Organization (WLGO).” Continue reading
Ohio teen loses more than 100 pounds walking to school every day
Two years ago, before exercise and diet adjustments to his routine, Michael Watson weighed 335 pounds. Continue reading