Home > Diet and nutrition > How to lose weight sensibly How to lose weight sensibly All sections in Diet and Nutrition » Beverages » Healthy Diets » Healthy foods » Nutrition Basics » The Immune System » Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements » Weight loss » Diet and Nutrition News » Food Safety This is exactly what happens to fat when you lose weight You might be surprised at what actually happens… Vit & Min doses per day » Count calories in food » Is my vegetarian diet balanced? » Ask The Dietitians » 10 foods to boost your immune system Your quick guide to Banting Make these two changes at dinner to avoid gaining weight People with these habits are less likely to be obese, a new study finds. The best way to lose weight when you just love food too much You’ll be happy to know that burgers, pasta chocolate and "chips" are allowed! How to maintain that weight loss A good way to achieve long-lasting weight loss may be to adopt a 'forever' eating approach rather than thinking of weight loss as a diet that you go on and off. What is time-restricted eating and can it help you lose weight? Could you stop eating at 14:00 every day? Exactly how much more you should sleep each night if you’re trying to lose weight Add another hour to your nightly sleep schedule. What is the Candida Diet and will it improve your health? Creators of the Candida Diet say it can cure IBS, yeast infections and more. Can coconut oil really help you lose weight? Experts dish on the high-cal weight-loss tactic. The 3 most important changes to make if you’re trying to lose belly fat A little off the middle, please. This is how you will avoid gaining weight this festive season The Men’s Health Fitness Director BJ Gaddour reveals his three rules to curb overeating. Should you avoid bananas if you’re trying to lose weight? Bananas are full of sugar, but does it matter? Are you making this huge weight-loss mistake? Here’s what you need to know. Keeping the weight off – the role of meal replacements The latest findings from evidence-based nutrition are coming out strongly in favour of scientific meal replacement options. Every man should be doing these 5 things to lose weight before noon Five things you should do before midday that will help you lose weight. Forget 'quick diets' if you want to lose weight Feeling frustrated if you're not losing weight quickly? Maintaining a healthy lifestyle over a period of time delivers more consistent results. Wholewheat bread may not be better for everyone The natural bacteria living in a person's intestine may explain why people respond differently to different breads. The truth about Garcinia and weight loss The latest 'magic' weight-loss ingredient is an extract from Garcinia cambogia, an exotic fruit. But does it work? How to make sure you achieve your goals Knowing the difference between outcome goals and behaviour goals is critical in turning your dreams into actions. 'Obesity gene' doesn't affect ability to lose weight British researchers report that a person's environment may play a bigger part in weight management than their DNA. Friendships matter if you want to lose weight Study found overweight people more likely to shed pounds if they spend time with thin friends Overweight clearly linked to premature death Using data from almost four million adults on four continents, a study found that overweight people lost about a year of life expectancy on average. FDA approves stomach-draining obesity treatment A new weight-loss system consists of a thin tube implanted in the stomach, which drains some of the recently-consumed food into the toilet. Social class dictates teen diet Teenagers' attitudes to diet and weight are shaped by their social class, according to new research. Stressed-out women eat more The urge to chow down on sweets and fast food at stressful times knows no boundaries, at least among women. Men, it would appear, don’t seek the comfort eating ‘high’. People 'illogical' about health A burger lunch and a lettuce dinner. Pizza and beer to battle the blues. Sounds normal? It is, with a survey showing most people's attitude to healthy living is quite illogical. Websites promote anorexia, bulimia Psychiatrists called on the government on Friday to address the soaring numbers of websites which promote anorexia and bulimia as a lifestyle choice rather than an eating disorder. Keep slim and save the planet Maintaining a healthy body weight is good news for the environment, according to a study. The right way to track your weight loss If you rely heavily on the scale to gauge your weight loss efforts, you might want to read this. How many kilojoules do I need to lose weight? Here’s exactly how to tell. Here’s why you shouldn’t post your cheat meal on Instagram Put the pizza slice down. Can apple cider vinegar really help you lose weight? Stars like Megan Fox and Miranda Kerr reportedly swear by it – so should you give it a try? 8 vital questions you should ask before trying to lose weight Here's how to tailor your training and diet so you meet your overall goals. 5 best alcohols to drink if you’re trying to lose weight and stay healthy Some drinks are way better for you than others… Eating too fast is making you fat and hurting your heart A new study indicates the importance of eating slowly, for both your health and your waistline. This is when you should eat your lightest and heaviest meals of the day If you’re trying to lose weight, timing matters. If you can maintain weight loss for a year, it gets easier The weight is hard to lose and it's even harder to maintain, according to science. The greatest weight loss myths With so much clutter in the market place, it's worth debunking some of the myths around weight loss and seeing what evidence-based nutrition is telling us. Think you're overweight? Use these 5 ways to find out What’s the best way to measure your weight – BMI or the old-fashioned scale? Turns out there are a number of ways. How just a few extra kilos can ruin your health Adult weight gain is not a benign condition, and experts recommend monitoring one's weight on a regular basis, especially during life transitions. To lose weight, start with dairy swaps A good action plan is to decrease the fat in your diet by using low-fat or fat-free dairy products. World's fattest man aims to lose half his body weight A Mexican man, who is believed to be the fattest person on earth, has a good chance of losing fifty percent of his body weight by about six months after undergoing surgery. Open-plan kitchens may encourage overeating The results of a study suggest that people may eat more in a dining area with direct view of and access to the serving area, versus a separate dining space. “Wobbly bits must fall” and other weight loss winners Hundreds of South Africans competed in a body transformation challenge during the past winter. The weight loss results were impressive. Obesity more deadly for men than women It isn't clear why obese men are at greater risk for premature death than women, but it could be because obese men have greater insulin resistance, liver fat levels and diabetes risk than women. Drinking enough water can help you stay slim Research suggests that people who are inadequately hydrated have higher body mass indexes (BMIs) than those who are adequately hydrated. Balloon-in-a-pill the latest way to curb obesity Patients swallow a capsule containing a balloon, and once it's in the stomach the balloon is inflated via a catheter, filling up the stomach and curbing appetite. Educated parents = anorexia risk Girls whose mothers, fathers and grandparents are highly educated may have an increased risk of developing an eating disorder, a new study suggests. Restricting kids' diet ineffective Children need to learn self-control to avoid becoming overweight, researchers say. Smart family, eating disorder risk Girls whose relatives are highly educated may have an increased risk of developing an eating disorder, a new study suggests. Chew small bites to lose weight Many weight-loss programs suggest eating smaller sized bites and savouring them in your mouth a little longer. Such advice may actually help cut food intake, researchers report. load more articles advertisement From our sponsors WIN a R2 000 beauty voucher! 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Make these two changes at dinner to avoid gaining weight People with these habits are less likely to be obese, a new study finds.
The best way to lose weight when you just love food too much You’ll be happy to know that burgers, pasta chocolate and "chips" are allowed!
How to maintain that weight loss A good way to achieve long-lasting weight loss may be to adopt a 'forever' eating approach rather than thinking of weight loss as a diet that you go on and off.
What is time-restricted eating and can it help you lose weight? Could you stop eating at 14:00 every day?
Exactly how much more you should sleep each night if you’re trying to lose weight Add another hour to your nightly sleep schedule.
What is the Candida Diet and will it improve your health? Creators of the Candida Diet say it can cure IBS, yeast infections and more.
The 3 most important changes to make if you’re trying to lose belly fat A little off the middle, please.
This is how you will avoid gaining weight this festive season The Men’s Health Fitness Director BJ Gaddour reveals his three rules to curb overeating.
Should you avoid bananas if you’re trying to lose weight? Bananas are full of sugar, but does it matter?
Keeping the weight off – the role of meal replacements The latest findings from evidence-based nutrition are coming out strongly in favour of scientific meal replacement options.
Every man should be doing these 5 things to lose weight before noon Five things you should do before midday that will help you lose weight.
Forget 'quick diets' if you want to lose weight Feeling frustrated if you're not losing weight quickly? Maintaining a healthy lifestyle over a period of time delivers more consistent results.
Wholewheat bread may not be better for everyone The natural bacteria living in a person's intestine may explain why people respond differently to different breads.
The truth about Garcinia and weight loss The latest 'magic' weight-loss ingredient is an extract from Garcinia cambogia, an exotic fruit. But does it work?
How to make sure you achieve your goals Knowing the difference between outcome goals and behaviour goals is critical in turning your dreams into actions.
'Obesity gene' doesn't affect ability to lose weight British researchers report that a person's environment may play a bigger part in weight management than their DNA.
Friendships matter if you want to lose weight Study found overweight people more likely to shed pounds if they spend time with thin friends
Overweight clearly linked to premature death Using data from almost four million adults on four continents, a study found that overweight people lost about a year of life expectancy on average.
FDA approves stomach-draining obesity treatment A new weight-loss system consists of a thin tube implanted in the stomach, which drains some of the recently-consumed food into the toilet.
Social class dictates teen diet Teenagers' attitudes to diet and weight are shaped by their social class, according to new research.
Stressed-out women eat more The urge to chow down on sweets and fast food at stressful times knows no boundaries, at least among women. Men, it would appear, don’t seek the comfort eating ‘high’.
People 'illogical' about health A burger lunch and a lettuce dinner. Pizza and beer to battle the blues. Sounds normal? It is, with a survey showing most people's attitude to healthy living is quite illogical.
Websites promote anorexia, bulimia Psychiatrists called on the government on Friday to address the soaring numbers of websites which promote anorexia and bulimia as a lifestyle choice rather than an eating disorder.
Keep slim and save the planet Maintaining a healthy body weight is good news for the environment, according to a study.
The right way to track your weight loss If you rely heavily on the scale to gauge your weight loss efforts, you might want to read this.
Can apple cider vinegar really help you lose weight? Stars like Megan Fox and Miranda Kerr reportedly swear by it – so should you give it a try?
8 vital questions you should ask before trying to lose weight Here's how to tailor your training and diet so you meet your overall goals.
5 best alcohols to drink if you’re trying to lose weight and stay healthy Some drinks are way better for you than others…
Eating too fast is making you fat and hurting your heart A new study indicates the importance of eating slowly, for both your health and your waistline.
This is when you should eat your lightest and heaviest meals of the day If you’re trying to lose weight, timing matters.
If you can maintain weight loss for a year, it gets easier The weight is hard to lose and it's even harder to maintain, according to science.
The greatest weight loss myths With so much clutter in the market place, it's worth debunking some of the myths around weight loss and seeing what evidence-based nutrition is telling us.
Think you're overweight? Use these 5 ways to find out What’s the best way to measure your weight – BMI or the old-fashioned scale? Turns out there are a number of ways.
How just a few extra kilos can ruin your health Adult weight gain is not a benign condition, and experts recommend monitoring one's weight on a regular basis, especially during life transitions.
To lose weight, start with dairy swaps A good action plan is to decrease the fat in your diet by using low-fat or fat-free dairy products.
World's fattest man aims to lose half his body weight A Mexican man, who is believed to be the fattest person on earth, has a good chance of losing fifty percent of his body weight by about six months after undergoing surgery.
Open-plan kitchens may encourage overeating The results of a study suggest that people may eat more in a dining area with direct view of and access to the serving area, versus a separate dining space.
“Wobbly bits must fall” and other weight loss winners Hundreds of South Africans competed in a body transformation challenge during the past winter. The weight loss results were impressive.
Obesity more deadly for men than women It isn't clear why obese men are at greater risk for premature death than women, but it could be because obese men have greater insulin resistance, liver fat levels and diabetes risk than women.
Drinking enough water can help you stay slim Research suggests that people who are inadequately hydrated have higher body mass indexes (BMIs) than those who are adequately hydrated.
Balloon-in-a-pill the latest way to curb obesity Patients swallow a capsule containing a balloon, and once it's in the stomach the balloon is inflated via a catheter, filling up the stomach and curbing appetite.
Educated parents = anorexia risk Girls whose mothers, fathers and grandparents are highly educated may have an increased risk of developing an eating disorder, a new study suggests.
Restricting kids' diet ineffective Children need to learn self-control to avoid becoming overweight, researchers say.
Smart family, eating disorder risk Girls whose relatives are highly educated may have an increased risk of developing an eating disorder, a new study suggests.
Chew small bites to lose weight Many weight-loss programs suggest eating smaller sized bites and savouring them in your mouth a little longer. Such advice may actually help cut food intake, researchers report.