A fitness trainer with 18 years of experience explains why slow weight loss helps maintain long-term results

Losing weight slowly provides more sustainable long-term results. (unsplash)

Then, Weight loss or quick results are often the goal, which is why many people resort to crash diets, restrictive eating plans, or extreme routines that promise rapid change. While these approaches may produce short-term results, they are often difficult to maintain and can leave people stuck in a cycle of weight loss and weight … Read more

Does L-carnitine help with weight loss? Here’s what the experts say

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Weight loss supplements are everywhere, and one ingredient you often see on labels is L-carnitine. Touted as a “fat-burning” compound, it has become popular among gym-goers, fitness enthusiasts, and those looking to lose weight. But does it actually help you lose excess weight or is it just an overrated supplement? According to Dr. Dinesh Kumar, … Read more

From menopause to weight gain: Fact and fiction about creatine intake

From menopause to weight gain: Fact and fiction about creatine intake

Curious about creatine? Here’s everything you need to know about this supplement that has taken the wellness world by storm. Washing down your multivitamin with a glass of Berocca was once a powerful supplement ritual. Not so in 2026. Diet method today The supplement industry is worth more than US$109 billion ($185 billion), according to … Read more

Intermittent fasting mistakes and weight loss tips from doctors

Intermittent fasting mistakes and weight loss tips from doctors

Intermittent fasting is a helpful tool for weight loss, but Dr. Stabile warns about some common mistakes that can make it difficult to see and get the most out of your results. Intermittent fasting (IF) is an eating pattern that focuses on when you eat rather than what you eat. Rather than eating throughout the … Read more

Plant-forward diet may help with menopausal weight gain

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Share on PinterestEating more plants and fewer processed foods can help manage weight during menopause. Viktoriya Skorikova/Getty Images A new study has found that a diet rich in plant foods and low in processed meat and salt may help with weight gain during menopause. Plant foods contain nutrients associated with metabolic health and gut microbiome … Read more

Muscle plays a role in weight loss, but it’s not what you think

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8 minute read If you want to lose fat, gain muscle, or both at the same time, you’re not alone. Body reconstruction has evolved from bodybuilding jargon to one of today’s most popular fitness goals. But as this trend grows, so does the argument that the more muscle you have, the more calories you burn, … Read more