List of Carbs to Avoid for Weight Loss

Fat is no longer the nutrient to avoid when you're dieting. Healthy fats -- such as those found in nuts, avocados and olive oil -- have a place in a weight-loss plan. Carbohydrates, though, are the dieter's new enemy.

Andrea Cespedes
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Can You Really Lose 20 Pounds on the Soup Diet?

The diet industry is exploding with fad diets, where you might eat only one kind of food, such as soup, or limit yourself to “detox” beverages to lose weight fast. When you want to drop 20 pounds, a quick fix may look appealing, especially with all those “before” and “after” photos to wow you.

Paula Martinac
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Good Post-Workout Shakes to Lose Weight

The post-workout snack may be one of the most important meals of the day if you're trying to lose weight. After a workout your body is primed for repairing and building muscle tissue, which requires energy.

Jill Corleone, RDN, LD
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LIVESTRONG Members' Inspiring Transformations and Before and After Weight-Loss Photos

Are you looking for motivation in your personal quest for better health and fitness? Find inspiration in these LIVESTRONG.com members' weight-loss success stories -- complete with stunning BEFORE and AFTER photos!

Ann Rusnak
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Want to Lose Weight? Step on the Scale Every Day

Stepping on the scale and weighing yourself may be the key to weight loss, according to a new study.

Leah Groth
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How to Practice Portion Control Even at Restaurants

Uh oh! Dinner date with your friends tonight. Guess you should throw your diet out the window, right? Nope! Here's how to stay on track even when you're eating out.

Rachel Grice
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How to Lose Weight Fast for Women

If you've struggled to lose each pound while the men you know seem to drop weight without even trying, it's not all in your head.

Andrea Cespedes
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11 Tips to Help You Win at Weight Loss and Fitness

If you’re not getting the results you want, now is a great time to evaluate your strategy and ensure you’re not skipping these 11 fitness and weight loss tips.

Jess Barron
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9 Simple Morning Habits for Ultimate Weight-Loss Success

Did you know you can shed pounds simply by changing your morning routine? Read on for 9 habits that will lead to ultimate weight-loss success.

Julie Upton, M.S., R.D., C.S.S.D.
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How Eat-Stop-Eat Works

Eat Stop Eat recommends brief, regular fasts to promote weight loss and retention of muscle. Here's how it works.

Paula Martinac
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Small Diet Changes that Yield Big Results

Not everyone has the willpower for huge, sweeping lifestyle changes. But the good news is that when it comes to diets, the most successful regimens often require only small changes to see big results. And it's often those who make these small alterations to their everyday routine that see more lasting results.

Mary Avant
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The 13 Most Creative Weight-Loss Tips Ever (That Really Work!)

Got a few pounds to drop? While there’s an endless supply of weight-loss schemes to take a crack at, some are unrealistic, most don’t truly work in the long run and a handful can be downright dangerous. We’re committed to helping you find a solution.

Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDN
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