It's the side of extreme weight loss rarely seen, but that's why it's needed

Matt Diaz has worked extremely hard to lose 270 pounds over the past six years. But his proudest moment came in March 2015 when he decided to film himself with his shirt off to prove an important point about body positivity and self-love. Matt had lap-band surgery in 2009 at age 16. Through the course …

Do They Work for Obesity & Weight Loss?

Curious about leptin? Here are the facts behind some frequently asked questions. Leptin is a hormone. Those are chemical messengers that help different body parts work together. Leptin sends a signal to your brain that helps you feel full and less interested in food. You may hear it called a satiety hormone. (Satiety means hunger …

Guy Comments About His Partner’s Weight Gain, So She Fired Back And Made Fun Of His Receding Hairline

I don’t want to sway your opinion in any way whatsoever, but I gotta say…the guy in this story sounds like a real jerk… And perhaps you’ll agree with me after you read this story from Reddit! Check out what happened and see what you think. “We had a daughter last year and I’ve put …

Weight Loss Health Benefits Start Sooner Than You May Think

If you are overweight or have obesity, you might think you need to lose a lot of weight to improve your health. It can feel daunting. But actually, you can start to get health benefits from a small amount of weight loss. Research shows that it’s possible to lower your blood pressure and cholesterol, cut …

Weight Loss Drugs Should Be Taken With Diet and Exercise

Feb. 8, 2024 — New and effective weight loss drugs have been a game changer for people with obesity or who are overweight with a related health condition. But patients taking these drugs should not neglect diet and exercise, experts say.  In approving GLP-1 medications such as Wegovy and Zepbound, the FDA has specified that …

Classmates Didn’t Pull Their Weight On A Science Fair Project, So They Got Them In Trouble For Their Laziness

Group projects can really be the pits… We’ve all been there before and you know that certain folks aren’t gonna pull their weight… So what can you do? Well, get revenge, of course! Check out the story below! So this story happened when I was in 7th grade. During that time the school district had …

Sister Told Her To Lose Weight In Order To Fit In As A Bridesmaid, So Now She Doesn’t Want To Go To Her Wedding

Weddings have a tendency to make people act a little off their nut – probably because we’ve somehow gotten to a place where spending tens of thousands of dollars on a single day is the norm. All of that money, coupled with the knowledge that marriages often end, is bound to be a little stressful. …

Kelly Clarkson Talks About Pre-Diabetic Diagnosis and Weight Loss

Kelly Clarkson Talks About Pre-Diabetic Diagnosis and Weight Loss Kelly Clarkson has revealed that a “pre-diabetic” diagnosis led to her recent weight loss. Since Kelly has been in the public eye, she’s often talked openly about her body and health. However, the past few months have seen her appearance noticeably change. Back in November, she …

Happy Weight vs. Healthy Weight

April Williams remembers when her doctor told her she should weigh 140 to 150 pounds. At the time, she was 326 pounds, her highest weight to date. “I didn’t even weigh that in elementary school, but he still thought that’s where I should be,” says Williams, the founder of BariNation, a website for people considering weight …

Cousin Wouldn’t Stop Tormenting Her About Her Weight, So She Mocked Him Until His Girlfriend Dumped Him

Everyone knows that kids are going to encounter bullies at some point in their school career. Heck, most of us run into them now and again as adults. What we hope, however, is that those bullies don’t come from our own families. OP is 17 and hates being tormented by her much-older cousin. I’m 17f. …

Bride Made Rude Comments About Her Lifestyle And Weight, So She Declined Her Cousin’s Wedding Invitation

It’s been well-established (on Reddit and in real life) that weddings tend to make people a little crazy. It’s the money and the pressure and I don’t know, maybe a little entitlement, too, but way too many people end up losing friends over their “special day.” OP is close to her cousin but his fiance …

All About Moonshiners Star Mike Cockrell’s Weight Loss

Eagle-eyed fans of ‘Moonshiners’ strongly believe that Mike Cockrell has undergone significant weight loss. Keep scrolling for all the known details. Isn’t reality TV just the ultimate entertainment wonderland? It’s like a non-stop feast of shows showcasing everything imaginable under the sun! Take, for instance, Moonshiners — a docudrama series that dives into the world …