Successful dieters develop a gimlet eye – and can identify the correct portion size at every meal. In The Portion Teller Plan, New York City nutritionist Lisa R. Young compares foods to everyday objects.

A serving of meat, fish, or tofu is the size of a deck of cards; two tablespoons of salad dressing equal a shot glass; and a baked potato should be as large as a computer mouse. (more…)

In The Fast Track Detox Diet, Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD, CNS, recommends that you follow a one day detox plan to help you lose weight. In my opinion, a one day detox or a five day detox plan is unnecessary and potentially unhealthy. There are two problems with one day detox approach. (more…)

“Most people have winter weight they want to lose before the clothes come off,” says Valerie Waters, author of Red Carpet Ready.

“I think every woman panics just a little about putting on a bikini. Even for the most disciplined of us, this is the time of year to kick it up a notch,” says Valerie.

Waters says her plan makes it possible for people to lose about 2 pounds per week. Waters’ go-to regimen is based on principles that can fit into anyone’s lifestyle. (more…)

No, this is not some sort of a sick joke. This guy, Manuel Uribe, is real.

Manuel Uribe of Mexico was once regarded as the world’s heaviest man – with a peak weight of 1,257 pounds. But not anymore! After five years of isolation, the 42-year-old made a plea for help on Mexican TV two years ago. (more…)

Acne often leads to embarrassment and permanent facial scarring and is an unfortunate right of passage for many young men and women. People who use anabolic steroids are particularly prone to acne. Acne involves the collection of an oily substance called sebum around the hair follicles that appear as white bumps or inflamed red papules. (more…)

To get bigger, you have to eat bigger. To get leaner, you have to eat smaller. But both ends of the spectrum can be difficult to maintain if you don’t eat smart.

Eating fewer calories when trying to get lean can be difficult; so too can force-feeding yourself quality calories day after day in an effort to pack on muscle mass. (more…)