What's Hot in Weight Maintenance

After a week of spartan lunches, rigorous workouts, and sleep-depriving presentations, it's easy to feel you've earned a happy hour margarita and a plate of cheesy nachos. But topping off a tough week in this way can undo all your hard work and even pack on the pounds. Read More

Don't sabotage your workout routines with unhealthy binge eating. Instead, find out what you need to do to stop the binging.Eating so you're full and satisfied, rather than giving in to emotional overeating to fill a void or simply because the food is there, takes some planning—and a few good strategies. Here they are: Read More

How do slim women maintain their weight? Shape experts share weight loss tips that really work!After losing weight, it's tempting to take a vacation from healthy eating habits. "Many dieters start slipping back into their old behaviors soon after dropping pounds," says Naomi Fukagawa, M.D., spokeswoman for the American Society for Nutrition.But there are ways to stay on track without depriving yourself. As several new studies show, by making a few minor adjustments to your regular routine, you can hang on to those hard-earned losses for good. Read More

You may view the decision to lose weight as a personal choice, but your mate may not see it that way—particularly if you live together. A study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior found that when people overhauled their eating habits, their spouses and partners experienced a wide range of Read More