ARTICLES RELATING TO OVERWEIGHT

Statins may hamper workout results

2013-05-24 09:40

Overweight people on cholesterol-lowering drugs saw less fitness improvement than others in small study.

Childhood obesity starts at home

2013-05-06 09:38

Study shows children who live in 'walkable' neighbourhoods are less likely to be overweight.

Do teens who sleep in stay slimmer?

2013-04-15 09:49

The more sleep teens get, the less likely they are to be overweight, a new study finds.

Dieters, beware!

2013-01-30 12:00

In search of a quick fix diet to rid you of the load you piled on over the holidays? Be careful what plan you follow and see what the experts have to say first.

How to avoid weekend weight gain

2013-01-18 09:45

Do these 5 things and on Monday, the scale will stay in your favour!

Too fat to wear that?

2012-12-03 10:55

Think fashion is meant for skinny celebs and waif-like models? Tracy Gold busts the myth and helps you find your style.

Too fat to wear that?

2012-11-13 15:20

Think fashion is meant for skinny celebs and waif-like models? Tracy Gold busts the myth and helps you find your style.

Your Eating Personality Uncovered

2012-08-03 12:00

A carrot, chocolate or burger? Learning more about your eating pattern can help you make better choices, so you can shed your excess weight.

5 habits that make you age fast

2012-05-24 12:00

No amount of lotion will stop you from ageing if your lifestyle isn’t in check. Find out which everyday things are contributing to your lines and wrinkles.

5 habits that make you age fast

2012-04-23 12:00

No amount of lotion will stop you from ageing if your lifestyle isn’t in check. Find out which everyday things are contributing to your lines and wrinkles.

How to avoid weekend weight gain

2012-04-13 12:00

Do these 5 things and on Monday, the scale will stay in your favour!

How to avoid weekend weight gain

2012-03-16 10:59

Do these 5 things and on Monday, the scale will stay in your favour!

How to trick your appetite

2012-02-09 12:00

Hungry, even after you've eaten? Put those longings on lockdown with these simple strategies.

7 easy diet tricks

2012-01-17 12:00

Achieve your desired weight, break unhealthy habits & look after your heart with these simple diet tricks!

Dieting? Be supermarket savvy!

2012-01-09 12:00

Trying to shop healthier, but appalled at the high cost? Improve your trolley sense with our handy hints on eating and shopping better for less.

Weight loss plateau? Get the scale moving!

2011-12-12 12:00

Struggling to shed those last 5kgs? We've rustled together our top 5 plateau-busting solutions for you to try today.

Top 5 habits that make you age

2011-11-15 12:00

No amount of lotion will stop you from ageing if your lifestyle isn’t in check. Find out which everyday things are contributing to your lines and wrinkles.

Top 5 habits that make you age

2011-07-27 12:00

No amount of lotion will stop you from ageing if your lifestyle isn’t in check. Find out which everyday things are contributing to your lines and wrinkles.

Fat? 'It’s not my fault!'

2011-06-22 12:00

Think your fat rolls are genetic? Hah! Surprisingly, millions of overweight people have some kind of excuse for their bulging bulk. What’s yours?

Diets make you hungry?

2011-02-16 12:00

Here are some great in-between snack ideas to keep your belly full and your fat storage tank on empty.

10 steps to a longer life

2011-02-07 12:00

Add 10 or more years to your life with these simple lifestyle tweaks!

7 easy diet tricks

2011-01-18 16:15

Achieve your desired weight, break unhealthy habits & look after your heart with these simple diet tricks!

4 ways to trick your appetite!

2010-11-12 12:00

Want to lose weight, but your grumbling tummy is against it? Give these tricks a try, and before long your belly won't just be calmer — it'll be flatter too!

Big bum? You're healthy!

2010-10-08 14:11

Thick thighs, bulky bottom? Don't sulk. While too much tummy fat increases your risk of disease, that extra baggage around your bum and upper legs, lowers it!

Avoid weekend weight gain

2010-09-30 12:00

Stick to these 5 simple rules and enjoy a lekker naweek, without sabotaging your waistline!

 

Nobody likes a 'fat talker'

2013-05-10 11:21

Women who engage in "fat talk", or complain about their bodies, are less liked by their peers, a new study finds.

Doctors feel less sympathetic to obese patients

2013-04-29 10:19

Obese people who think healthcare workers aren't as sympathetic to them as they should be may be right.

7 easy diet tricks

2013-02-18 16:15

Achieve your desired weight, break unhealthy habits & look after your heart with these simple diet tricks!

Weight loss plateau? Get the scale moving!

2013-01-24 09:44

Struggling to shed those last 5kgs? We've rustled together our top 5 plateau-busting solutions for you to try today.

Your Eating Personality Uncovered

2012-12-21 12:00

A carrot, chocolate or burger? Learning more about your eating pattern can help you make better choices, so you can shed your excess weight.

Too fat to wear that?

2012-11-23 12:00

Think fashion is meant for skinny celebs and waif-like models? Tracy Gold busts the myth and helps you find your style.

How to avoid weekend weight gain

2012-09-06 12:00

Do these 5 things and on Monday, the scale will stay in your favour!

Your Eating Personality Uncovered

2012-07-04 14:06

A carrot, chocolate or burger? Learning more about your eating pattern can help you make better choices, so you can shed your excess weight.

Obesity is a huge challenge for SA’s big kids

2012-05-09 15:14

A weight-loss programme has been devised to help kids shed extra kilos.

5 habits that make you age fast

2012-04-23 08:31

No amount of lotion will stop you from ageing if your lifestyle isn’t in check. Find out which everyday things are contributing to your lines and wrinkles.

Diets make you hungry?

2012-04-10 12:00

Here are some great in-between snack ideas to keep your belly full and your fat storage tank on empty.

How to trick your appetite

2012-02-29 15:06

Hungry, even after you've eaten? Put those longings on lockdown with these simple strategies.

How to trick your appetite

2012-01-23 15:06

Hungry, even after you've eaten? Put those longings on lockdown with these simple strategies.

Slimmer kid, higher score?

2012-01-13 09:38

Controversial diet guru recommends giving slim kids higher marks.

How to avoid weekend weight gain

2012-01-06 12:00

Do these 5 things and on Monday, the scale will stay in your favour!

4 ways to trick your appetite!

2011-12-08 12:00

Want to lose weight, but your grumbling tummy is against it? Give these tricks a try, and before long your belly won't just be calmer — it'll be flatter too!

7 easy diet tricks

2011-08-22 12:00

Achieve your desired weight, break unhealthy habits & look after your heart with these simple diet tricks!

Is this woman too fat?

2011-07-14 12:00
228 comments

The overwhelming response to pictures of this plus-size model triggered a weighty debate not too long ago. What do you think... Is she too fat?

Weight loss plateau? Get the scale moving!

2011-05-31 12:00

Struggling to shed those last 5kgs? We've rustled together our top 5 plateau-busting solutions for you to try today.

Dieting? Be supermarket savvy!

2011-02-11 12:00

Trying to shop healthier, but appalled at the high cost? Improve your trolley sense with our handy hints on eating and shopping better for less.

5 Life-Changing Reasons to Get Healthy

2011-01-27 12:00

Weight loss is overrated. Here's more reason to stay on track with your health goals.

5 Life-Changing Reasons to Get Healthy

2010-12-02 12:00

Weight loss is overrated. Here's more reason to stay on track with your health goals.

7 easy diet tricks

2010-10-19 12:00

Achieve your desired weight, break unhealthy habits & look after your heart with these ridiculously simple diet tricks!

Time to stop dieting?

2010-10-08 12:30

Kirstie Alley and Oprah are notorious dieters. Should they – along with other women with the same weight loss desires – simply accept their lumpy bits?

Dieting? Don’t cut the fat!

2010-08-23 12:00

Been led to believe that eating fats would make you gain weight? Bogus! Here’s reason to munch on.

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