http://weightloss.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2013-05-20T12:05:21Z Mon, 20 May 2013 12:05:21 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://weightloss.about.com/b/2013/05/22/weight-loss-motivation-from-award-winning-video.htm <p><img class="alignright" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/weightloss/1/9/Z/C/97576938.jpg" alt="motivate" width="99" height="150" />If you <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://weightloss.about.com/od/DietPlateau/a/How-Do-I-Get-Motivated.htm">need weight loss motivation</a>, a new award-winning YouTube video might be just the thing to give you a nudge towards making a healthy decision.&#160; "<a href="http://youtu.be/puW5yrkJtj8" target="_blank">Choices</a>" illustrates how making <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://weightloss.about.com/od/weightloss101/a/10-Things-To-Stop-Doing-If-You-Want-To-Lose-Weight.htm">simple changes</a> throughout a typical day can have a positive impact on your health.&#160; Many times, taking small steps can lead to a larger investment in a weight loss program.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://weightloss.about.com/b/2013/05/22/weight-loss-motivation-from-award-winning-video.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://weightloss.about.com/b/2013/05/22/weight-loss-motivation-from-award-winning-video.htm Wed, 22 May 2013 09:14:59 +0000 2013-05-22T09:14:59Z http://weightloss.about.com/b/2013/05/20/healthy-monday-tip-pack-a-healthy-picnic.htm <p><img class="alignright" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/weightloss/1/9/M/D/98324831.jpg" alt="picnic" width="150" height="100" />Why not celebrate the start of summer with a trip to the park and a healthy picnic?&#160; For many people, the outdoor meal is an excuse to indulge in packaged foods and high calorie food.&#160; These foods are usually easier to pack.&#160; But with a little bit of planning you can pack a healthy picnic that is indulgent, enjoyable and doesn't ruin your diet.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://weightloss.about.com/b/2013/05/20/healthy-monday-tip-pack-a-healthy-picnic.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://weightloss.about.com/b/2013/05/20/healthy-monday-tip-pack-a-healthy-picnic.htm Mon, 20 May 2013 12:05:21 +0000 2013-05-20T12:05:21Z http://weightloss.about.com/b/2013/05/16/smart-tips-for-dieters-from-an-unlikely-source.htm <p><img class="alignright" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/weightloss/1/9/1/C/thinkingwoman.jpg" alt="thinking" width="150" height="108" />You might go to the Better Business Bureau if you've had a bad experience with a local retailer, but would you think of going to them for weight loss advice?&#160; They weren't on my list of top resources until I can across a blog post on their website this morning.&#160; In <a href="http://www.bbb.org/blog/2013/05/the-skinny-on-weight-loss-advertising/"><em>The 'Skinny' on Weight Loss Advertising</em></a>, author Melanie Alakkam, provides helpful tips and usable advice about sifting through weight loss claims.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://weightloss.about.com/b/2013/05/16/smart-tips-for-dieters-from-an-unlikely-source.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://weightloss.about.com/b/2013/05/16/smart-tips-for-dieters-from-an-unlikely-source.htm Thu, 16 May 2013 09:07:18 +0000 2013-05-16T09:07:18Z http://weightloss.about.com/b/2013/05/15/burn-more-calories-when-you-bike-to-work.htm <p><img class="alignright" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/weightloss/1/9/3/G/TheLEAGUE-BikeMonth.jpg" alt="bike month" width="150" height="137" />May 13-17th is <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/bikemonth/">Bike to Work week</a> around the country.&#160; Have you dusted off your cycle yet? 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