9 Things You DON'T Have to Do to Lose Weight

Knowing what to do can sometimes be harder to figure out than knowing what NOT to do. Here’s a spin on the usual tips, with advice from top experts on things you DON’T have to do (but think you do) to lose weight.

Eating Breakfast Like a King Can Help You Lose Weight

A study published this week supports the old saying “Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper,” for long-term weight loss.

Definitive Answers to the 3 Most Important Fat-Loss Questions

There’s a lot of confusion on exactly how one should go about ditching excess fat. Here are three common -- and very important -- fat-loss questions, along with answers that should set the record straight.

14 Foods to Help You Get Lean

Choosing delicious foods that dampen your hunger, turn off your cravings for sweets and rev up your metabolism are part of the secret to slimming down. Here are 14 delicious, waistline-friendly choices. Read on to see if one of your favorites made the list.

How Rebecca L. Lost 53 Pounds and Conquered Her Food Addiction

Learn how Rebecca L. overcame her food addiction, learned to love running and lost 53 pounds along the way.

The Secret to Portion Control

You've likely heard, "Watch your portions!" But what does that really mean? And can it really help you lose weight? Yes! Here's how.

20 of the Best On-the-Go Lunches

Instead of settling for fast food (or going hungry), you can create a quick, easy, on-the-go option. These LIVESTRONG.COM creations can be made quickly each morning — without sacrificing your lunchtime nutrition needs.

The 4-Week Portion Control Challenge

If you've ever been confused by how much you need to eat, wondered whether you should care more about calories or macros or been overwhelmed by overhauling your eating habits, join the LIVESTRONG Portion Control Challenge.

The Last Protein Smoothie Recipe You’ll Ever Need

Not all of your meals have to be sit-down solid food meals. In fact, you can even replace one to two meals each day with easy-to-make, tasty protein smoothies. Here's how!

How a Heart Attack Scare Inspired Gail to Lose 188 Pounds

Gail's doctors diagnosed her with stress and anxiety after a heart attack scare, which led to a complete health transformation and weight loss of 188 pounds.

7 Tricks to Make Portion Control Easy

If you’re looking to drop pounds, don’t believe your eyes when it comes to serving size. Why?

10 Ways to Beat Belly Bloat

Bloating doesn't have just one cause: Everything from your emotions to your gut bacteria can balloon your waistline. Here are 10 simple steps to help you beat the bloat.