Some bodybuilders achieve muscle growth by bulking -- increasing weight and presumably -- muscle by overeating. They then "cut" when going into the competition season by prioritizing fat loss and maintaining any muscle the bulking helped them build.

When you set out to lose weight, your goal may to be as slim and trim as the people you see on the cover of fashion magazines. To help you on your way, supermodel Kelly Bensimon has created the 3-Day Supermodel Diet, which also includes an exercise plan.

Gastric sleeve surgery is a type of bariatric surgery that involves removing a portion of the stomach, leaving a thinner sleeve-like stomach. Because the stomach is not as large, you become fuller, faster, helping you to lose weight.

As much as you might like to be able to lose weight and get a flat stomach simply by doing sit-ups, this isn't likely to happen. Sit-ups are a resistance exercise, not an aerobic exercise. They help to tone your muscles but don't burn a ton of calories or fat or lead to significant amounts of weight loss.

The ring of fat around your waist may affectionately be referred to as "love handles," but you don't love it. Love handles show you're carrying a little too much extra fat. They keep you from looking your best in clothes and discourage you from taking off your shirt at the beach.

Every 50 calories translates to approximately one point in the Weight Watchers weight-loss program, according to the Weight Watchers Points Calculator. While not requiring calorie counting per se, the program does rely on reducing caloric intake to generate weight loss.

Deal-A-Meal is meant to help you get a handle on your diet, including portion sizes. It’s not a quick fix, but rather a method for slow and steady weight loss. In general, slow weight loss trounces fast weight loss when it comes to long-term success. Always consult a health care provider before trying a new diet plan.

Women who want to keep track of when they ovulate often choose to use a basal thermometer. These thermometers may operate the same way as a regular thermometer, but their accuracy and purpose are different.

Anytime you eat fewer calories than you take in you'll lose weight, barring any medical condition that inhibits weight loss. Eating too few calories in an effort to shed pounds isn't healthy, however, and it isn't the most effective way to weight loss.

Approximately one in every 50 people will experience the pain, weakness and numbness of a herniated disk in their life, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Because water is a no-calorie beverage, you'll lose weight if it's all you're consuming. The number of pounds you drop may vary depending on the length of your fast. A water fast probably won't lead to long-lasting weight loss, however. Consult your doctor before doing any type of fast to discuss risks and benefits.

Don’t fall for the mythical fat burning zone listed on the heart rate monitor of your favorite cardio machine at the gym.