There are a number of diets to choose from to lose weight. While many of these diets focus on restricting one of the three macronutrients, there is no magic number for the amount of carbs, protein and fat you should eat to lose weight. It always comes down to calories.

Calories are where it's at when it comes to weight loss. However, an 800-calorie diet is a very low-calorie diet, and limiting your calories to such extremes may make it difficult for you to get all the nutrients your body needs for good health.

Since May 2000, U.S. television audiences have been captivated by the physical challenges and social maneuvering of the reality series “Survivor.” One of the most brutal aspects of the game is the lack of food.

It's not a secret that men are prone to storing fat in their bellies. Men with a waist circumference of greater than 40 inches are at an increased risk of health conditions such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

Getting rid of fat pockets on legs can be a pesky and recurring problem. Much of this is due to misinformation surrounding the mechanism by which these fat pockets can be removed. Contrary to popular belief, it is not possible to reduce fat on a certain area of the body by exercising that body part directly.

Dropping a few pounds can be done in a matter of weeks by watching your portions and adding some walks to your daily exercise routine. Losing 30 lbs. takes more dedication, planning and strategies, especially if you want to shed those unwanted 30 fast. How quickly you lose the 30 lbs.

LA Weight Loss was once a store-front weight-loss plan, but is now available only online after the company went out of business in 2008 just prior to being named one of the Better Business Bureau's 2009 Dirty Dozen -- the 12 worst-rated businesses of the year.

Synthroid, also known by its generic name levothyroxine, is taken for hypothyroidism -- a low-functioning thyroid gland. It's a hormone replacement for people who don't make enough thyroid hormone -- the hormone responsible for regulating metabolism.

Fad diets often put a certain food in the spotlight to convince you that it has magical weight loss properties. The common banana, an inexpensive staple fruit, has had its fair share of promotional time.

Despite what many marketers say, heat does not increase weight loss in the long term. There may be a short-term loss, but it's in the form of water weight, not fat. Heat increases your body temperature, which makes you sweat, but it won't increase the number of calories you burn.

Although a 1,500-calorie diet will likely lead to weight loss in most adult men and women, the amount of weight you’ll lose also depends on your age, size, activity level and current calorie intake. Losing weight at a safe pace will help you keep lost weight off long term.

After a cesarean section, it might feel impossible to get your body back into pre-baby shape. But take heart, a little dedication and patience goes a long way in getting your body back. While pregnancy itself takes a toll on your pelvic floor and abdominal muscles, c-sections cause even more stress to this area.