The truth about lactic acid and how it affects your workout Lactic acid is fitness enemy No. 1. It builds up in your muscles, makes them ache, and, for the sake of everything that is fit and pure, needs to be flushed out of your system and massaged from your muscles. Lying on your back with your legs up against the wall will surely help.
Bounce back from a holiday splurge Overate? Erase those extra calories -- and feel better -- with this advice.
Texas pageant queen shares story of 100-pound weight loss In 8th grade, Keli Kryfko weighed an astonishing 230 pounds, causing her to feel isolated from the rest of her peers. Â But a bully's comments inspired her to change, and through hard work and dedication, she lost over 100 pounds. Â Now, at 23 years old, she will soon compete in the Miss Texas pageant in July.
5 tips sure to help you run faster There's nothing quite like a refreshing Sunday afternoon run in spring.
5 secrets for a waist-friendly breakfast Don’t skip or be skimpy about breakfast thinking the calories you save will help you lose weight.  Studies have shown that regular breakfast eaters tend to be leaner and more successful at maintaining a healthy weight. Here are some tips for a making delicious, more waist-friendly breakfast
Dieters move past calorie counting; food makers adapt The calorie counting that defined dieting for so long is giving way to other considerations, like the promise of more fiber or natural ingredients. That is chipping away at the popularity of products like Diet Coke, Lean Cuisine and Special K, which became weight-watching staples primarily by stripping calories from people's favorite foods.
FDA approves EnteroMedics' novel device to treat obesity The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Wednesday it has approved a new device to treat obesity, the first since 2007.
Single-serve packaging may help overweight people eat less Replacing standard packaging with single-serve packaging may help some overweight people to consume less food, according to a small new study.
3 ways to break out of a weight loss rut A couple of months ago, your diet was going great. You were dropping pounds, fitting back into your favorite shirts, and your abs were actually starting to emerge from hiding.
Why fructose-laden drinks may leave you wanting more The type of sugar in your drink may affect how much food you want to eat, according to a new study.