ARTICLES RELATING TO WEIGHT

Weight gain may be determined by genes

2013-05-16 10:57

Research shows that people with specific 'polymorphisms' are more likely to put on weight.

Weight gain affects personality traits

2013-05-07 08:43

Personality traits have been shown to contribute to weight gain and a new study shows changes in weight are also associated with changes in personality traits.

Dish size affect kids' weight

2013-04-09 05:00

Shrinking the size of kids' plates and bowls and encouraging them to eat more frequently might help them eat less, says study.

A weighty issue

2013-03-04 11:14

The joke that a woman will never be happy with her weight is anything but a laughing matter, says Miss_Muse.

Your weight in 2013

2013-01-08 15:35

DietDoc explains why desperate weight loss plans don't work.

Kate Upton’s sizzling shoot

2012-08-29 10:12

The Sports Illustrated model - slammed as being ‘fat’ and ‘lardy’ - sizzled in front of the camera for her latest campaign. Eat this, fashion critics!

5 Winter Weight Loss Tips

2012-06-04 10:51

Don't let the weather impact your waist line. Here's how to make better choices - even when it's cold.

Hot vs happy

2012-05-11 12:00

Lili Radloff realises that without her self-hatred, she's nothing.

Top 7 Diet Myths

2011-11-24 12:00

Exercise more when you cheat, & six other weight loss lies!

Top 4 Diet Myths

2011-08-04 12:00

Exercise more when you cheat, & six other weight loss lies!

Cheat's Guide to Looking Slimmer

2011-07-22 12:00

Still trudging your winter weight around? Let that bulging tummy be bygones with these easy tricks.

Feeling fat?

2011-07-08 12:00

Don't let the holiday season and its temptations ruin your weight loss plans. Follow these tips to stay focused!

I broke the scale!

2011-06-03 11:17

Carrie wonders if she should stop obsessing about picking up weight while pregnant.

Tweak your diet

2011-02-25 12:00

Too busy to eat right? Follow these simple strategies to make healthy eating habitual, no matter what your days are like.

"Fat people shouldn't be on TV"

2010-11-01 12:00

A Marie Claire magazine blogger caused a huge uproar this week after she insulted ‘fat’ people…

Top 4 Diet Myths

2010-08-24 12:00

Don't eat after 7 o'clock, and six other weight management myths debunked.

Love those curves...

2010-05-18 10:45

Want a figure like Catherine Zeta-Jones? You're not the only one. These days, women prefer curves over ultra slim...

Tweak your diet

2010-05-10 15:41

Too busy to eat right? Follow these simple strategies to make healthy eating habitual, no matter what your days are like.

Struggling to lose the baby weight

2010-04-06 14:17

Too many pregnancy pounds can up future obesity risk.

You made your child fat!

2010-03-26 12:29

It’s your fault that your child’s a fatty, says no-nonsense single dad Marlon Abrahams.

"I will never date a girl with a fat ass..."

2010-03-25 10:10

True story. Find out some of the other scary things SA men – and women – have admitted to after completing heat magazine's body survey.

Me and my beautiful body

2010-03-17 11:11

Last week wellness editor Meagan wrote a touching letter to her body. You, in turn, wrote your own. Here's what one reader had to say.

Loving our bodies

2010-03-17 10:14

Last week wellness editor Meagan wrote a touching letter to her body. You, in turn, wrote your own. Here's what you had to say.

Cheat's Guide to Looking Slimmer

2010-02-16 15:15

Still trudging your winter weight around? Let that bulging tummy be bygones with these easy tricks.

 

Obesity crisis fuels jump in sleep apnoea

2013-05-13 09:36

Researcher calls troubled sleep an 'uncalculated cost' of America's weight epidemic.

Tweak your diet

2013-03-13 11:05

Too busy to eat right? Follow these simple strategies to make healthy eating habitual, no matter what your days are like.

A weighty issue

2013-02-26 13:35

The joke that a woman will never be happy with her weight is anything but a laughing matter, says Miss_Muse.

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.

Top 7 Diet Myths

2013-01-02 12:00

Exercise more when you cheat, & six other weight loss lies!

Love letter to my body...

2012-06-18 12:00

It's long overdue... *Danielle pays tribute.

Aishwarya Rai's "disgusting" double chin

2012-05-17 15:17

The world's most beautiful woman doesn't lose her post-baby weight and suddenly she's unattractive. Are her fans superficial or ridiculous?

That will make you fat!

2011-12-22 09:38

Would you tell your kid they couldn't have sweets because it will make them fat? This mom did.

Cheat's Guide to Looking Slimmer

2011-11-16 15:53

Here's how to look and feel slender - even if you've put on weight.

Eat, drink and be merry!

2011-07-26 12:00

Worked all year at maintaining a healthy lifestyle? If so, then cut yourself some slack over the holidays... Indulging won't ruin everything!

A super-sized baby

2011-07-18 15:52

This Texan newborn is the 3rd heaviest baby born and weighs in at a hefty 7.3kgs.

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?

Feeling fat?

2011-02-28 12:00

Don't let the holiday season and its temptations ruin your weight loss plans. Follow these tips to stay focused!

Eat, drink and be merry!

2010-12-21 12:00

Worked all year at maintaining a healthy lifestyle? If so, then cut yourself some slack over the holidays... Indulging won't ruin everything!

"Fat people shouldn't be on TV"

2010-10-29 10:51

A Marie Claire magazine blogger caused a huge uproar this week after she insulted ‘fat’ people…

"I will never date a girl with a fat ass..."

2010-07-05 12:00

True story. Find out some of the other scary things SA men – and women – have admitted to after completing heat magazine's body survey.

Fat? Write it off!

2010-05-13 10:30

Thought keeping a food journal was insane? Not according to this study! Here’s proof that putting pen to paper when trying to lose weight could actually work.

Fat? Write it off!

2010-04-28 16:31

Thought keeping a food journal was insane? Not according to this study! Here’s proof that putting pen to paper when trying to lose weight could actually work.

"I will never date a girl with a fat ass..."

2010-04-01 13:30

True story. Find out some of the other scary things SA men – and women – have admitted to after completing heat magazine's body survey.

Do the obese deserve contempt?

2010-03-25 14:15

Disgust. Pity. Contempt. Obesity is not new to society - yet this is how it is met by a remarkable number of people.

Love letter to my body...

2010-03-17 11:18

It's long overdue... *Danielle pays tribute.

Celebrating our bodies

2010-03-17 10:46

Last week wellness editor Meagan wrote a touching letter to her body. You, in turn, wrote your own. Here's are some of your responses.

Do the obese deserve contempt?

2010-03-11 10:48

Disgust. Pity. Contempt. Obesity is not new to society - yet this is how it is met by a remarkable number of people.

More fat, less sleep

2010-02-09 15:06

Expanding waist worsens kids' sleep apnoea.

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