Last year, Jill Scott dropped 28 lbs., a result of the long bike rides she had started taking to relax. This February she was thrilled to begin filming her first major movie role in Why Did I Get Married?

But then director Tyler Perry asked the singer-actress to put on 30 lbs. – and wear a fat suit. So Scott, 35, undid her weight loss achievement.

How did you feel when Tyler asked you to gain weight? My heart dropped. I was happy in my new size-12 jeans. They needed me to be an 18.1 was happy to have the role, but there was sadness.

How did you do it? I stopped riding my bike. And ate. A Philly cheesesteak is a joyous occasion!

Your costar Janet Jackson is a veteran yo-yoer. Did you talk about it? We talked about the different responses from people when I was in the fat suit – there was such pity in their eyes. (more…)

If you thought The Healthy Bean coffee – which is infused with whey protein and various antioxidants extracts – was a little strange, what do we make of LUNA Tea Cakes?

In the spirit of “we can make strange infusions too” – The Republic of Tea and LUNA created a rather unusual combination: LUNA Tea Cakes. (more…)

You have probably heard that stress and weight gain are closely related. In fact, many seem to believe that stress causes weight gain. But why? Is this from eating too much or due to hormonal reasons?

As it turns out, the cause of stress eating is actually both. According to Stress Management Made Simple: Effective Ways to Beat Stress for Better Health, stress increases levels of a hormone called cortisol, which in turn can increase deposits of fat around the abdomen.

“Studies have also shown that women under stress tend to pick less nutritious and higher calorie foods to eat. Plus, people under stress eat quickly, and when you eat quickly, you tend to eat more. (more…)

It seems that pressure is getting to Victoria “Posh Spice” Beckham. A recent outbreak of acne may be a sign that her body’s under stress.

“When she’s stressed, there’s no beauty treatment that can prevent her from breaking out,” says a family insider. “It’s her body’s way of telling her to slow down.”

Victoria Beckham has also “been suffering from dizzy spells,” adds the insider. “She’s exhausted.” She doesn’t seem to be eating much, either. All she consumed was tea and a grapefruit when she took her kids and mom to LA cafe Mel’s Drive-in for brunch, says a witness — “and she didn’t even finish that.” (more…)

Debi Mazar, the Entourage’s star, 43, is known for her sexy hourglass shape – so where did it go? The 5′5″ Mazar, who suffers from chronic insomnia, says her treatment includes regular workouts and minimal caffeine.

She also avoids excess sugar and fast food. But now it looks like she could use some. “She looks haggard, probably because she lost the weight through diet only,” says fitness expert Edward Jackowski, Ph.D.

The telltale signs? Brittle hair and sagging skin. Jackowski thinks Mazar has lost about 30 pounds, bringing her down to a skinny 120 pounds. (more…)

Matthew McConaughey shirtless jogs in the middle of the road. No fancy workout equipment for this guy! (more…)

Continued from How to Read a Supplement Label.

Tablets are usually less expensive than capsules, but they’re sometimes tougher to swallow, and some may pass through the digestive system without breaking down.

“The key is that the tablet must be manufactured according to good manufacturing practices that insure quality-control tests for tablet hardness, disintegration, and dissolution,” says Michael T. Murray, ND. Tablets can be a good option for vegetarians who want to avoid gelatin capsules. (more…)

Here is an excerpt from a recent interview Trista Sutter did in which she discusses her effort to lose weight after having the baby.

How are you feeling about your body? My friend said that when I came home from the hospital, I’d be back in my old jeans. Fifteen pounds did fall off immediately, but the fact that it’s been three months and I’m still not in them is a bummer.

All new moms just want to feel normal and sexy again. I’m really focused on getting back to where I was before I got pregnant. I want to look even better! (more…)

How can I lose 60 pounds in 3 months? Is it possible? [via Ask Questions]

It is time for some serious math equations. Nah, j/k, but to lose 60 pounds in 3 months, you need to lose 20 pounds a month, which comes down to losing 5 pounds a week. (more…)