Weight and Body Fat

By Hallie Levine
Illustration of people standing in a row who have different body sizes, to represent weight bias or fatphobia
What 'Fatphobia' Really Means, and Why It's So Harmful
Weight Management
By Jaime Osnato
a woman smiling into a hand mirror, practicing body positivity
What’s the Difference Between Body Positivity and Body Neutrality?
Weight Management
By Sheryl Huggins Salomon
illustration of person in tank and underwear looking in mirror practicing unlearning anti-fat or weight bias
Weight Bias Makes Health Care Unequal. Here's How to Unlearn It
Weight Management
By Sheryl Huggins Salomon
collage of different people with different body types, body sizes and skin colors illustrating concept of weight bias affecting everyone
Weight Bias Is Rooted in Racism and Hurting Us All
Weight Management
By Christina Vercelletto
a collage of three of the best body fat scales
The 5 Best Body Fat Scales to Try in 2022
Weight Management
By Kelly Plowe, MS, RDN
Healthy person eating organic chickpea salad from bowl with fork at rustic bohemian restaurant
The 4 Best Lunch Foods to Fire Up Your Metabolism, and 2 to Avoid
Weight Management
By Jaime Osnato
Three peaches on an orange and white background
A Big Butt Comes With Brain Benefits — and 6 Other Reasons to Celebrate Your Shape
Weight Management
By Moira Lawler
A woman doing crunches to target belly fat at home
6 Myths About Belly Fat You Really Need to Stop Believing
Weight Management
By Jaime Osnato
Side view of a stack of homemade pancakes on a plate, topped with blueberries and bananas
7 Hearty Breakfasts That Fire Up Your Metabolism
Weight Management
By Christine Yu
A doctor showing a patient his test results on a tablet computer
What Is Metabolic Syndrome, Exactly?
Weight Management
By Kaitlin Ahern
A tape measure wrapped around an apple on a colorful background
Breaking Down Belly Fat: Types, Causes and How to Get Rid of It Once and for All
Weight Management
By Leah Groth
Group of people at the gym in a suspension training class
6 Proven Ways to Get Rid of Belly Fat for Good
Weight Management
By Amanda Capritto
Mechanical weight scale, body mass control concept : Bathroom scale, personal accurate body fat tester / skin fold caliper measurement tool for stomach / belly and measuring tape on blue background
The 4 Best Ways to Measure Belly Fat — and 1 Tool to Avoid
Weight Management
By Marygrace Taylor
Close view of a woman using a measuring tape to measure her belly fat
The 6 Big Health Risks of Too Much Belly Fat
Weight Management
By Christine Mugnolo
A woman yawning at her desk at work
The 4 Big Things That Cause Belly Fat — and What You Can Do to Beat Them
Weight Management
By Jaime Osnato
Hand holding a stopwatch
These 4 Numbers Can Tell You More About Your Health Than Your Weight Can
Weight Management
By Kaitlin Ahern
Three women friends walking arm-in-arm after an exercise class
Your Guide to Body Fat: What It Is, What's Healthy and How to Lose It
Weight Management
By Moira Lawler
Close view of a woman's feet on a bathroom scale
How Bad Is It Really to Be 'Skinny Fat?'
Weight Management
By Marygrace Taylor
A woman dressed for exercise looking at her sports watch
How to Lose Body Fat: The Science-Backed Ways That Actually Work
Weight Management
By Jaime Osnato
A woman drinking a cup of coffee to boost her metabolism
10 Things to Do Every Day to Support Your Metabolism — and 3 to Never Do
Weight Management
By Hallie Levine
Close view of quinoa oatmeal with almond milk, blueberries and slivered almonds
The 3 Best Breakfasts to Boost Your Metabolism — and 3 to Avoid
Weight Management
By Sarah Watts
Woman doing mudra during yoga flow
What Your Body Shape Says About Your Health
Weight Management
By Hallie Levine
A view from the back of feet on a bathroom scale
Why BMI Isn't Always the Best Measure of Body Composition — and What to Use Instead
Weight Management
By Sarah Watts
A man jogging along a city path
Why Some Types of Body Fat Are Healthier Than Others
Weight Management
By Dan Reardon, MBChB
Two laughing young women lying down eating pizza together
No, “Skinny Genes” Aren’t Really a Thing
Weight Management
By SJ McShane
Group of friends running on the beach
What Really Determines How Much You Weigh?
Weight Management
By Kelsey Casselbury
Autumnal salad with fried pumpkin, lentils, radicchio, pomegranate seeds, leaf salad and parsley with dressing
The 3 Secrets to Losing Belly Fat
Weight Management
By Jeff Bayer
Bodybuilder Training In The Gym Crossover
How to Get Rid of "Man Boobs"
Weight Management
By Eric Bach
Handsome man resting during a workout at the gym
How to Jump-Start Fat Loss When All Else Fails
Weight Management
By Jessica Bruso
Woman at the gym checking her progress with a body scanner
How Does a Handheld BMI Machine Work?
Weight Management
By Christina Vercelletto
A woman eating a healthy meal at home to reduce body fat
14 Proven and Healthy Ways to Burn Body Fat Fast
Weight Management
By Karen Hellesvig-Gaskell
Midsection Of Woman Standing In Gym
Does the Belly Burner Belt Help Burn Fat?
Weight Management
By Susy Sedano
Young couple jogging in building complex
20 Fat-Loss Secrets
Weight Management
By Stephanie Chandler
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Does Your Metabolism Slow Down When You Are Sick?
Weight Management
By Rita Kennedy
Mother measuring son's (7-9) height against wall
The Average Height of Humans Over Time
Weight Management
By Christine Mugnolo
Fit senior man and woman doing exercises in the gym to combat belly fat and weight gain
The 3 Big Reasons We Gain More Belly Fat as We Age
Weight Management
By Jody Braverman
Band-Aid Brand & Team Red, White And Blue Host CrossFit Event For Veteran Heroes With Tim & Elisabeth Hasselbeck
How to Quickly Lose Belly Fat Without Doing Crunches
Weight Management
By Paula Martinac
Portrait of mid adult woman, hands on hips, smiling, outdoors
On Average, How Long Does It Take to Lose Belly Fat?
Weight Management
By Tim Petrie
Woman stretching on a trail with a fitness tracker
How to Lose Spare Tire Belly
Weight Management
By Chris Iliades
Gardener wearing overalls in sunlight burning calories in hot temperatures
Do You Burn More Calories in Hot or Cold Temperatures?
Weight Management
By Lisa Maloney
Morning jogging young woman outdoors.
How to Lose Fat on the Middle and Lower Abdominals
Weight Management
By Ireland Wolfe
Partnership trust and ethics concept
Effexor Weight Gain & Metabolism
Weight Management
By Jill Corleone
Molecule
Can Protein Be Converted to Body Fat?
Weight Management
By Martin Booe
Faster and stronger.
How to Reduce Fat in the Buttocks Permanently
Weight Management
By Andrea Boldt
Female bike riders climbing mountain at sunset
How to Discourage Your Body From Storing Fat
Weight Management
By Caroline Haley
Female Athlete Doing Squats With Weights In Gym
How to Lose Fat in Your Face as a Man
Weight Management
By Christine Mugnolo
Shot of a sporty young man checking his pulse while exercising outdoors
Do You Burn Fat When Your Glycogen Stores Are Full?
Weight Management
By Maya Feller
Top view of a bowl of thermic foods, including avocado, quinoa, sweet potato, tomato, spinach and chickpeas
10 Thermic Foods That Fire Up Your Metabolism
Weight Management
By Andra Picincu
Strong female boxer doing push up exercise with dumbbells at gym
How to Lose Body Fat Without Losing Breast Size
Weight Management
By Andra Picincu
Cardio workout on a treadmill.
How to Shed Body Fat After Bulking Up
Weight Management
By Christina Vercelletto
Woman Weighing Herself to determine her pounds of body fat
How Much of Your Weight Is Body Fat? Here's How to Tell
Weight Management
By Christa Miller
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How Much Body Fat Should a 12-Year-Old Have?
Weight Management
By Jessica Bruso
Measuring tape, close up (soft focus)
How to Determine Body Composition by Height and Wrist Size
Weight Management
By Meka Jones
Friends eating at a restaurant
Does THC Increase Your Metabolism?
Weight Management
By Bojana Galic
Woman cutting lean chicken breast.
Can Certain Foods Give You an Hourglass Shape?
Weight Management
By Sylvie Tremblay
Parents feet with their new born Child
Height-to-Foot-Size Ratio
Weight Management
By Destiny Simmons
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Can Klonopin Slow Your Metabolism?
Weight Management
By Shannon Hyland-Tassava
Chatting with the Pharmacist
Can I Get My Metabolism Back After Stopping Lexapro & Prozac?
Weight Management
By Lori Newell
High angle view of a group of people exercising in a step aerobics class
Lowest Possible Body Fat Percentage
Weight Management
By Chaunie Brusie, BSN, RN
Top view of a woman sleeping in bed, to represent metabolism while sleeping
Does Your Metabolism Slow Down at Night?
Weight Management
By Erin Zeggert
How Fast Can You Decrease Your Body Fat Percentage?
Weight Management
By Andrea Boldt
Young woman flexing bicep in gym, close-up, side view
Arm Circumference & BMI Comparison
Weight Management
By Warren Rosenberg
Lovely slim woman standing on beach raising her arms
The Average Shoulder Width for Females
Weight Management
By Christina Vercelletto
Fit, young African American woman working out with hand weights in a fitness gym.
Do You Need a Certain Body Fat Percentage to Build Lean Muscle Mass?
Weight Management
By Jessica Bruso
USA, New Jersey, Jersey City, Woman measuring waist
What Happens When Your Body Fat Drops Low?
Weight Management
By Sylvie Tremblay
Young man eating breakfast
Can Binges Increase Your Metabolism?
Weight Management
By Kay Peck
overhead photo of feet on a scale on tan marble floor
Why Do I Weigh More at Night? Fluctuations Throughout the Day
Weight Management
By Jonathan McLelland
Happy Young Pretty Mixed Race Female Eating Frozen Yogurt
How Long Does It Take for Excess Calories to Turn to Body Fat?
Weight Management
By William Payton
close up of woman's foot stepping onto scale measuring weight
Why Did My Weight Go Down While My Body Fat Went Up?
Weight Management
By Joel Hoekstra, CPT
man flexing at the gym measuring muscle mass
How Much of Your Body Mass Is Actually Muscle — and How Do You Measure It?
Weight Management
By Jill Corleone
Nervous businesswoman pulling her hair out
Does Stress Increase Metabolism?
Weight Management
By Jessica Bruso
Teenage girl (16-18) looking away, close-up
When Does a Teen's Metabolism Slow Down?
Weight Management