At 46 years old, Ruth D. transformed her body by lifting weights and focusing on her fitness. She hits the gym four times a week.

One of the best ways to transform your body might be by competing on “Dancing with the Stars’ (at least in Hollywood). We look at the most transformative celebrity bodies thanks to Dancing with the Stars, from Amber Rose to Kelly Osbourne.

Weight loss requires work. You must change your eating habits, exercise more and learn ways to deal productively with stress.

Although men are prone to gain weight around the middle, women can also gain belly fat, especially when genes, hormones and aging are factored in. The only way to lose your excess midriff fat is by making healthier lifestyle choices.

While being overweight can pose risks to your health, excess fat is especially dangerous if it is around your waist and can lead to a variety of health problems.

Excess belly fat increases your risk of medical conditions, such as coronary artery disease, diabetes, hypertension, cancer and elevated triglycerides. A reduced-calorie diet and effective exercise can slim your stomach and improve your quality of life.

Stubborn lower body fat is frustrating but not impossible. With the right diet and exercise routine you can bust the bulge.

If you have plump biceps or extra fat at the back of your arms, only a healthy diet and regular exercise will help you reach your goal of thin arms.

Read on to learn about the seven foundational fat-loss principles the world’s leading experts use with their clients to get results.

Find out what inspired celebrities like Gordon Ramsay, Oprah, Jimmy Kimmel and Meghan Trainor to get into the best shape of their lives!

While you don't need to make sweeping, radical lifestyle changes to rid yourself of the beer belly, you should take some steps to incorporate healthier habits that can help you reduce that bulging midsection.

While nighttime eating isn't bad in and of itself, it's usually more likely to involve unhealthy food selections or larger-than-recommended portions. But little things you choose to do (or not do) can help you stay on track.