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We spend a lot of money trying to lose weight and a lot of time thinking about it. The truth is, losing weight is complicated. It's hard. Below you'll find science-backed articles—written and reviewed by experts—that can help you in what ever stage of your weight loss journey you're in.

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How to Stop Food Cravings? 9 Effective Methods

If you struggle with food cravings at night or any time of day, here are nine methods to effectively stop craving unhealthy food to stay on track with your health goals.

Kelsey Kunik, RDN

March 5, 2024

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Understanding Phentermine Side Effects + Impact on Females

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN

July 9, 2023

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Intermittent Fasting: Meal Plan, Benefits & Flaws | Signos

Rebecca Washuta

June 22, 2023

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Berberine 101: What It is, Impact on Weight Loss & Key Benefits

Sarah Zimmer, PT, DPT

June 8, 2023

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Creatine and Weight Loss: Unlock the Secrets | Signos

Sarah Zimmer, PT, DPT

May 22, 2023

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Turmeric vs Weight Loss: Benefits, Myths & Tips | Signos

Mia Barnes

May 21, 2023

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Intermittent Fasting 101: What Can You Have While Fasting?

Sarah Bullard, MS, RD, LD

May 3, 2023

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Is Pita Bread Healthy for Weight Loss? All You Need to Know

Laura M. Ali, MS, RDN, LDN

April 24, 2023

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Lose Water Weight: 6 Methods to Prevent Water Retention

Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, MS, RD

April 16, 2023

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Sweating: A Key to Burning Calories? Get the Facts | Signos

Mia Barnes

April 11, 2023

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Can Acupuncture Help With Weight Loss? | Signos

Mia Barnes

April 10, 2023

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Fat Loss vs. Weight Loss: Which One Should You Aim For?

Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, MS, RD

March 14, 2023

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Paleo Diet: The Pros and Cons of Losing Weight the Paleo Way

Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, MS, RD

March 7, 2023

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Cardio vs Weights: Which is Better for Weight Loss? | Signos

Mia Barnes

March 6, 2023

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Does Medical Weight Loss Work? Choosing The Best Program

Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, MS, RD

March 5, 2023

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A Vegetarian Weight Loss Plan: Food List and Meal Ideas

Sarah Bullard, MS, RD, LD

March 5, 2023

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Matcha: Weight Loss Benefits + Potential Side Effects

Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, MS, RD

February 28, 2023

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13 Most Healthy Vegetables for Weight Loss

Laura M. Ali, MS, RDN, LDN

February 28, 2023

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How to Eat Slower for Metabolic Health and Weight Loss

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN

February 26, 2023

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Weight Loss Bullet Journal: How to Make One + Benefits

Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, MS, RD

January 19, 2023

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How To Start A Healthy Diet And Stick To It

Sarah Bullard, MS, RD, LD

January 10, 2023

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Losing Weight Struggles: 14 Reasons + Solutions | Signos

Victoria Whittington, RDN

January 9, 2023

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What Is The Metabolic Confusion Diet And How Does It Work?

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN

January 2, 2023

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10 Impactful Healthy Habits to Lose Weight Sustainably

Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, MS, RD

November 17, 2022

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Milk vs Weight Loss: 9 Healthy Milk Options | Signos

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN

October 31, 2022

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How Many Pounds Can You Lose In A Year? Explained + Tips

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN

October 10, 2022

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How Does Your Thyroid Impact Your Metabolism

Julia Zakrzewski, RD

October 9, 2022

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How to Include Grapes in Your Weight Loss Diet

Laura M. Ali, MS, RDN, LDN

September 26, 2022

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What Is Metabolic Adaptation and How Does It Affect Weight Loss?

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN

September 19, 2022

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Is Quinoa Good for Weight Loss? Here’s How It Helps

Julia Zakrzewski, RD

September 11, 2022

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Why Metabolic Health Is a Good Starting Place for Weight Management

Julia Zakrzewski, RD

August 31, 2022

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How to Plan Healthy Work Lunches for Weight Loss

Julia Zakrzewski, RD

August 8, 2022

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How Your Weight Can Affect Your Immune System

Julia Zakrzewski, RD

July 27, 2022

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Can Body Positivity & Weight Loss Work Together?

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN

July 24, 2022

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Omega-3 Fish Oil: The Truth About Weight Loss | Signos

Julia Zakrzewski, RD

July 21, 2022

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How Hormones Can Affect Your Weight Loss Efforts

Leann Poston, MD, MBA, M.Ed

July 18, 2022

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How Eating More Fiber Helps Weight Loss

Julia Zakrzewski, RD

July 11, 2022

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Is Watermelon Good for Weight Loss?

Julia Zakrzewski, RD

July 7, 2022

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How to Make Smoothies Good for Weight Loss

Laura M. Ali, MS, RDN, LDN

June 29, 2022

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Water: How Does Drinking Water Support Weight Loss? | Signos

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN

June 26, 2022

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Alcohol's Role in Weight Gain: The Cause Explored | Signos

Julia Zakrzewski, RD

June 23, 2022

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Which Vitamins and Minerals Can Help With Weight Loss, According to Science

Julia Zakrzewski, RD

June 20, 2022

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Drinking Green Tea: Will it Help with Weight Loss and Fat Burning?

Laura M. Ali, MS, RDN, LDN

June 20, 2022

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How to Manage Stress and Cortisol Levels

Danielle Kelvas, MD

June 16, 2022

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Can Bananas Be Good for Weight Loss?

Laura M. Ali, MS, RDN, LDN

June 15, 2022

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Can Chia Seeds Aid Weight Loss? Health Benefits | Signos

Julia Zakrzewski, RD

June 13, 2022

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Is Rice Good for Weight Loss? Separating Fact from Fiction

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN

June 13, 2022

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How To Eat Oatmeal For Weight Loss

Julia Zakrzewski, RD

June 8, 2022

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Overcoming PCOS Weight Loss Challenges | Signos

Leann Poston, MD, MBA, M.Ed

June 7, 2022

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Should I Drink Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) for Weight Loss?

Julia Zakrzewski, RD

June 1, 2022

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Protein For Weight Loss: 5 Science-Backed Benefits + Foods

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN

May 25, 2022

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Using CGM Data to Crack the Weight Loss Code

Thomas DeLauer

May 24, 2022

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Lifting Weights to Lose Weight an Interview with Lift Society's Dave and Dylan Schenk

Bill Tancer

May 8, 2022

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Non-exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT) for Weight Loss

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN

March 25, 2022

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Medications That Can Cause Weight Gain

Cathleen McKnight, DNP, MS, NP-C, NCMP

February 24, 2022

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How Diet Culture Feeds Weight Bias and Stigma

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN

February 15, 2022

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Weight Loss and Menopause: What You Need To Know

Cathleen McKnight, DNP, MS, NP-C, NCMP

February 8, 2022

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The Limitations of BMI

Danielle Kelvas, MD

January 31, 2022

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Postpartum Weight Loss: What To Expect And How To Shed Baby Weight

Cathleen McKnight, DNP, MS, NP-C, NCMP

January 24, 2022

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How to Start Living a Healthy Lifestyle

Andrew J. Funk, DC, DACNB

January 3, 2022

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Benefits of Sustainable Weight Loss

Landon Pemper

December 30, 2021

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Reasons for Weight Gain: Genes, Lifestyle, or Both?

Andrew J. Funk, DC, DACNB

December 28, 2021

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How to Set Realistic Weight Loss Goals You Won't Quit

Sabrina Tillman

December 26, 2021

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How Many Cheat Meals a Week Can You Have and Maintain Fitness?

Amelia Sharp

December 16, 2021

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Healthy Weight Loss Per Week: How to Lose Weight Safely

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN

December 14, 2021

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A Beginner's Weight Loss Guide: Tips & Strategies for Success

Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, MS, RD

December 8, 2021

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How to Stop Overeating: Tips From a Registered Dietitian

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN

December 5, 2021

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The Science Behind Weight Loss for Women

Leann Poston, MD, MBA, M.Ed

November 22, 2021

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Gut Health Is Important for Weight Loss

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN

November 21, 2021

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Set Point Weight: What Is it and Can it Impact Your Weight Loss Goals?

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN

November 16, 2021

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Get Rid of Lower Belly Fat: Effective Action Plans | Signos

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October 31, 2021

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Does Running Burn Belly Fat? 6 Science-Reviewed Tips

Sabrina Tillman

October 20, 2021

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How to Break a Weight Loss Plateau

Sabrina Tillman

October 14, 2021

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Intermittent Fasting + Keto for Weight Loss | Signos

Sabrina Tillman

October 14, 2021

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Using Willpower to Lose Weight? Does It Work?

Sabrina Tillman

August 31, 2021

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Probiotics and Weight Loss: The Link + Risks | Signos

Sabrina Tillman

August 25, 2021

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Does Green Coffee Aid With Weight Loss? | Signos

Sabrina Tillman

August 16, 2021

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Why Diets Fail and How to Eat Healthier

Bill Tancer

August 10, 2021

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Counting Calories: Why Am I Not Losing Weight In a Calorie Deficit?

Sabrina Tillman

August 10, 2021

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Food Journal: How to Keep One for Weight Loss

Sabrina Tillman

August 10, 2021

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Snacking and Weight Loss: A Good or Bad Idea?

Sabrina Tillman

August 10, 2021

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How Excess Insulin Is Associated with Excess Weight

William Dixon, MD

August 10, 2021

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10 Simple Tips to Improve Your Sleep and Weight Loss Efforts

Sabrina Tillman

August 10, 2021

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Sugar Substitutes and Artificial Sweeteners (Part 1)

Bill Tancer

August 10, 2021

Green bananas are a great source of resistant starches, carbs that can help you lose weight. Photo of bunches of green bananas.||Hannah's blood glucose spike after she ate one cup of cooled white rice with resistant starch. Her glucose only spiked to 145 mg/dL.|Hannah's blood glucose spike after she ate one cup of cooled white rice with resistant starch. Her glucose only spiked to 145 mg/dL.|Screenshot of Hannah's blood glucose spike after she ate one cup of just-cooked white rice with no resistant starch. Her glucose spiked to 210 mg/dL at the peak before going down a bit and then spiking back up again.|Bill's glucose spike after eating 300 grams of boiled potatoes with no resistant starch. His glucose spiked to 97 mg/dL before dipping and spiking again before coming down.|Bill's glucose after eating 300 grams of boiled potatoes with resistant starch. His glucose spiked to 123 mg/dL.
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Resistant Starches: Carbs That Help You Lose Weight

Bill Tancer

August 10, 2021

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