‘Loving My Fat Life’: An Interview With Virgie Tovar
The body-positivity activist discusses her forthcoming book for teens—and her plans to revolutionize the idea of fat camp.
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Trendy Diets Are Nothing New
Quick slim downs, cleanses, celebrity diets, and all the other diet fads have been around for a lot longer than you'd think.
Add Steps, Reduce Snacking
Free snacks can boost morale and destroy diets. But there’s a simple way to keep them in the…
When It Comes to Fighting Obesity, It Takes a Village
Typically, when we analyze something like obesity, we tend to downplay the communitarian element. Americans value the individualist…
Meet the Reeds: An Austin, Texas, Family Confronts Their Obesity
A community rallies to help some of their own. Will they succeed? By James McWilliams A woman weighing…
Blow Your Diet? Blame Captain Cupcake
New research finds anthropomorphizing products is an effective way to negate consumers’ self-control.
Obesity Is a Disease? Then I Give Up. Pass the Pie
New research suggests declaring obesity a disease seems to discourage healthy eating.
Forget the Blue Plate Special: I’ll Have the Red Plate Dieter’s Meal
Trying to lose weight? The color of your crockery could make all the difference.
The Biggest Losers Aren’t Necessarily More Healthy
An analysis of 21 diets finds scant evidence that losing weight promotes better health.