Antidepressants like Effexor XR have a reputation for causing fluctuations in weight. If you find yourself gaining weight or want to drop the pounds you gained previously, here are some tips.

Khloe Kardashian is close to getting her "Revenge Body" back. The reality star has revealed she has already lost 33 pounds since giving birth to daughter True Thompson, and this is how she did it.

Sagging skin is a result of changes in a woman's body during pregnancy. Sagging skin cannot be prevented entirely but it can be controlled. Skin sags after being stretched during pregnancy. Stretching is caused by the hormonal fluctuations in a pregnant woman's body.

People have used fasting for many centuries as a therapeutic treatment, and some also practice it for religious and spiritual reasons. There are many degrees of fasting, from the meatless days of Catholicism to ascetic, water-only fasts that run for several days.

Glipizide is a diabetes drug designed to help your body process sugar. In a normal person, the pancreas helps the body store excess sugar by releasing insulin in the proper amounts to give you energy. Diabetics do not store sugar properly, however, and instead, sugar remains in the bloodstream.

Trying to lose weight after you give birth can be a challenging process, but you can lose your pregnancy weight without resorting to herbs and supplements.

Loose abdominal muscles, extra skin, fat and a relaxed pelvic girdle all help create the hanging belly look after pregnancy. You can get that pre-pregnancy body back -- albeit with some battle-wounds -- but it is going to take time and effort. Just giving birth alone helped you shed about 10 pounds.

Skin changes are common during pregnancy. Stretch marks, dry skin and itchy skin are the most common; however, some women also suffer from other skin conditions during pregnancy. While some of these skin conditions are nothing more than a bother, other skin conditions can signal that something is wrong.

While some people scar minimally, with nothing more than a thin line, others develop visible scar tissue that can take months or even years to settle down.

Losing the weight gained during pregnancy is a concern for many new mothers, especially when the weight seems to come off slowly, even with a healthy diet and exercise. Breast milk is the best nourishment for your baby, and breastfeeding can help you lose weight more quickly as well.

In the world of sports supplements, creatine is a rarity -- a substance with a proven track record of safety and effectiveness that is allowed by all major competitive governing bodies. It has also shown promise in treating a number of chronic diseases, and is available over the counter at modest cost.

After you have welcomed your baby into the world, you may be curious as to how long it will take you to lose the weight you gained -- particularly in your stomach.