Topic: weight loss

The Hormone Diet: Lose Weight By Lowering Inflammation

The Hormone Diet: Lose Weight By Lowering Inflammation

Believe it or not, inflammation plays a role in everything from digestive disorders and allergies to arthritis and belly fat. Why? Because the fat-burning pathways in our liver and muscle cells are controlled by a group of proteins called PPARs, which influence the interaction between our insulin sensitivity, inflammation and weight. A PPAR imbalance can contribute to inflammation, obesity and insulin resistance—which is is why optimizing the power of our PPARs can be highly beneficial for weight loss or maintenance.
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30 By 30: Not Dating Until I Lose Weight

30 By 30: Not Dating Until I Lose Weight

As a single girl rapidly approaching 30, the only thing I think more about than my weight is my current dating status (or on most days, the lack thereof). I spent the past weekend as the only single woman out of nine at a bachelorette weekend in Georgia, so the fate of my love life was a hot topic for group discussion. Advice ranged from “Choose someone who is your exact opposite” to “You have a lot of guy friends; why don’t you date one of them?” But, a) it’s not like men are knocking down my door and b) until I’m comfortable with my body, I can’t even imagine letting someone else get comfy with it. More »

Paula Deen Feels ‘Like A Fat Ass,’ Is ‘Eating Normal, Whatever That Is’…And She’s Finally Relatable, Too

Paula Deen Feels 'Like A Fat Ass,' Is 'Eating Normal, Whatever That Is'...And She's Finally Relatable, Too

Paula Deen has been raked over the coals for sending mixed messages about health and nutrition, and her recent interview with the Miami Herald is no exception to the trend. The most memorable quotes? ““Now, I’m eating normal, whatever normal is,” and “I still feel like a fat ass [...] I need a chin lift so bad,” are my top picks. And for once, these awkward admissions make me actually like the Queen of Southern Cuisine. More »

Watch This: A 17-Year-Old’s Takedown of Seventeen‘s Partnership With Biggest Loser

Watch This: A 17-Year-Old's Takedown of Seventeen's Partnership With Biggest Loser

We’ve critiqued Seventeen magazine’s confusing messages about body image, weight and health before, but this message from reader Alice Wilder is especially powerful, given that she’s exactly 17, and a reader of the magazine. She’s critiquing their latest “Body Peace Treaty,” a body positive contract that encourages teens to be confident regardless of how well they conform to ridiculous body standards… and has been a major focal point of Seventeen‘s partnership with The Biggest Loser (which is tackling childhood obesity this year). More »