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When you’re trying to meet weight loss goals, staying consistent, sticking to a plan and watching what you consume is key. While many focus on food, what you drink also makes a difference. If you’re careful about your meals, but load up on sugary drinks, that impacts how much weight you’ll lose. “If your goal is to shrink your waist …

Reducing visceral fat helps lower your risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and other conditions. Almonds’ fiber, protein, and antioxidants may help reduce fat around your stomach area. Healthy habits, like getting quality sleep and staying active, can also help reduce visceral fat. Reducing visceral fat isn’t just about how your jeans fit—it’s about protecting your long-term health. Excess …

Are you trying to slim down first? There are a few key foods that can help you achieve your goals. “Here are 7 protein-packed foods that can help you get lean in 30 days, by promoting fat loss, preserving muscle, and supporting metabolism. Each is rich in high-quality protein, supports satiety, and helps control cravings,” says Tara Collingwood, MS, RDN, CSSD, LD/N, ACSM-CPT, a …

We’ve known for a while that the idea that eggs are full of “bad” cholesterol isn’t exactly accurate. A new study confirms these findings, showing that you should really focus on how much saturated fat you’re consuming alongside your morning eggs. And as it turns out, it’s often the foods you eat with eggs that are high in saturated fats, …

Body fat percentage and body fat mass aren’t the same thing, so if your goal is to lose fat and look more sculpted or defined, you’ll need to know the difference. As a personal trainer, I’ve spent years helping clients build muscle and strength while losing fat — it’s a process called body recomposition. It’s a bit like the Holy …

Andy Wiederhorn, former Fatburger CEO. CNBC The Justice Department is dropping its case against Fat Brands and its chair Andy Wiederhorn. In May 2024, the company and Wiederhorn were indicted by a federal grand jury in Los Angeles on charges of wire fraud, tax evasion and other counts related to what prosecutors alleged was a “sham” loan scheme that netted …

Are you over 40, and want to reduce your body fat percentage? In order to lose fat without muscle, you need to combine a healthy diet with strength training and adequate protein intake, explains Tara Collingwood, MS, RDN, CSSD, LD/N, ACSM-CPT, a Board Certified Sports Dietitian and co-author of the Flat Belly Cookbook for Dummies. “These foods are nutrient-dense, high …

Tucked deep inside your body, there’s a type of fat that doesn’t just sit there — it stirs up trouble. It surrounds your organs, messes with your metabolism, and quietly raises your risk for things like heart disease, diabetes, and more. It’s called visceral fat, and the kicker is, you don’t have to look overweight to have too much of …

Ah, belly fat—the uninvited visitor that stops by during middle age and never wants to leave. We feel your pain and spoke with a fitness pro about one of the best ways to shrink belly fat without getting on the floor: standing exercises. What makes standing moves rise above the crowd? “Standing moves often use more muscle groups at once, …

As you age, taming your waistline becomes even more frustrating due to metabolic changes, hormonal shifts, and redistribution of body fat. Testosterone, estrogen, and growth hormone levels decline, decreasing your body’s ability for fat to gravitate to more metabolically active areas, such as your limbs or hips. Instead, stubborn fat goes straight to your abdomen—ugh. But there are certain simple …