Weight and Body Fat

By Hallie Levine
Expert Reviewed
Illustration of people standing in a row who have different body sizes, to represent weight bias or fatphobia
What 'Fatphobia' Really Means, and Why It's So Harmful
Weight Management
By Jaime Osnato
Fact Checked
a woman smiling into a hand mirror, practicing body positivity
What’s the Difference Between Body Positivity and Body Neutrality?
Weight Management
By Sheryl Huggins Salomon
Expert Reviewed
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Weight Bias Makes Health Care Unequal. Here's How to Unlearn It
Weight Management
By Sheryl Huggins Salomon
Expert Reviewed
collage of different people with different body types, body sizes and skin colors illustrating concept of weight bias affecting everyone
Weight Bias Is Rooted in Racism and Hurting Us All
Weight Management
By Christina Vercelletto
Expert Reviewed
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The 6 Best Body Fat Scales to Try in 2023
Weight Management
By Kelly Plowe, MS, RDN
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The 4 Best Lunch Foods to Fire Up Your Metabolism, and 2 to Avoid
Weight Management
By Jaime Osnato
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A Big Butt Comes With Brain Benefits — and 6 Other Reasons to Celebrate Your Shape
Weight Management
By Moira Lawler
Close up of person wearing gray leggings and black top doing crunches to target belly fat at home.
6 Myths About Belly Fat You Really Need to Stop Believing
Weight Management
By Jaime Osnato
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7 Hearty Breakfasts That Fire Up Your Metabolism
Weight Management
By Christine Yu
Fact Checked
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What Is Metabolic Syndrome, Exactly?
Weight Management
By Kaitlin Ahern
Expert Reviewed
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Breaking Down Belly Fat: Types, Causes and How to Get Rid of It Once and for All
Weight Management
By Leah Groth
Expert Reviewed
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6 Proven Ways to Get Rid of Belly Fat for Good
Weight Management
By Amanda Capritto
Expert Reviewed
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The 4 Best Ways to Measure Belly Fat — and 1 Tool to Avoid
Weight Management
By Marygrace Taylor
Expert Reviewed
Close view of a person using a measuring tape to measure their belly fat
The 6 Big Health Risks of Too Much Belly Fat
Weight Management
By Christine Mugnolo
Expert Reviewed
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The 4 Big Things That Cause Belly Fat — and What You Can Do to Beat Them
Weight Management
By Jaime Osnato
Expert Reviewed
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These 4 Numbers Can Tell You More About Your Health Than Your Weight Can
Weight Management
By Kaitlin Ahern
Expert Reviewed
Three women friends walking arm-in-arm after an exercise class
Your Guide to Body Fat: What It Is, What's Healthy and How to Lose It
Weight Management
By Moira Lawler
Close view of a woman's feet on a bathroom scale
How Bad Is It Really to Be 'Skinny Fat?'
Weight Management
By Marygrace Taylor
Expert Reviewed
A woman dressed for exercise looking at her sports watch to help her lose body fat
How to Lose Body Fat: The Science-Backed Ways That Actually Work
Weight Management
By Jaime Osnato
A woman drinking a cup of coffee to boost her metabolism
10 Things to Do Every Day to Support Your Metabolism — and 3 to Never Do
Weight Management
By Hallie Levine
Fact Checked
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The 3 Best Breakfasts to Boost Your Metabolism — and 3 to Avoid
Weight Management
By Sarah Watts
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What Your Body Shape Says About Your Health
Weight Management
By Hallie Levine
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Why BMI Isn't Always the Best Measure of Body Composition — and What to Use Instead
Weight Management
By Sarah Watts
Expert Reviewed
A man jogging along a city path
Why Some Types of Body Fat Are Healthier Than Others
Weight Management
By Dan Reardon, MBChB
Two laughing young women lying down eating pizza together
No, “Skinny Genes” Aren’t Really a Thing
Weight Management
By Kelsey Casselbury
Expert Reviewed
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The 3 Secrets to Losing Belly Fat
Weight Management
By Jeff Bayer
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How to Get Rid of "Man Boobs"
Weight Management
By Eric Bach
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How to Jump-Start Fat Loss When All Else Fails
Weight Management
By Jessica Bruso
Expert Reviewed
Woman at the gym checking her progress with a body scanner
How Does a Handheld BMI Machine Work?
Weight Management
By Christina Vercelletto
A woman eating a healthy meal at home to reduce body fat
14 Proven and Healthy Ways to Burn Body Fat Fast
Weight Management
By Karen Hellesvig-Gaskell
Expert Reviewed
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Does the Belly Burner Belt Help Burn Fat?
Weight Management
By Susy Sedano
Young couple jogging in building complex
20 Fat-Loss Secrets
Weight Management
By Stephanie Chandler
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Does Your Metabolism Slow Down When You Are Sick?
Weight Management
By Rita Kennedy
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The Average Height of Humans Over Time
Weight Management
By Christine Mugnolo
Expert Reviewed
Fit senior man and woman doing exercises in the gym to combat belly fat and weight gain
The 3 Big Reasons We Gain More Belly Fat as We Age
Weight Management
By Jody Braverman
Expert Reviewed
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How to Quickly Lose Belly Fat Without Doing Crunches
Weight Management
By Paula Martinac
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On Average, How Long Does It Take to Lose Belly Fat?
Weight Management
By Tim Petrie
Expert Reviewed
Woman stretching on a trail with a fitness tracker
How to Lose Spare Tire Belly
Weight Management
By Chris Iliades
Expert Reviewed
A couple wearing workout clothes running in the heat as a way to burn calories
Do You Burn More Calories in Hot or Cold Temperatures?
Weight Management
By Lisa Maloney
Expert Reviewed
Morning jogging young woman outdoors.
How to Lose Fat on the Middle and Lower Abdominals
Weight Management
By Ireland Wolfe
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Effexor Weight Gain & Metabolism
Weight Management
By Jill Corleone
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Can Protein Be Converted to Body Fat?
Weight Management
By Martin Booe
Faster and stronger.
How to Reduce Fat in the Buttocks Permanently
Weight Management
By Andrea Boldt
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How to Discourage Your Body From Storing Fat
Weight Management
By Caroline Haley
Expert Reviewed
Female Athlete Doing Squats With Weights In Gym
How to Lose Fat in Your Face as a Man
Weight Management
By Christine Mugnolo
Expert Reviewed
Shot of a sporty young man checking his pulse while exercising outdoors
Do You Burn Fat When Your Glycogen Stores Are Full?
Weight Management
By Maya Feller
Expert Reviewed
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10 Thermic Foods That Fire Up Your Metabolism
Weight Management
By Andra Picincu
Expert Reviewed
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How to Lose Body Fat Without Losing Breast Size
Weight Management
By Andra Picincu
Expert Reviewed
Cardio workout on a treadmill.
How to Shed Body Fat After Bulking Up
Weight Management
By Christina Vercelletto
Expert Reviewed
Woman Weighing Herself to determine her pounds of body fat
How Much of Your Weight Is Body Fat? Here's How to Tell
Weight Management
By Christa Miller
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How Much Body Fat Should a 12-Year-Old Have?
Weight Management
By Jessica Bruso
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How to Determine Body Composition by Height and Wrist Size
Weight Management
By Meka Jones
Friends eating at a restaurant
Does THC Increase Your Metabolism?
Weight Management
By Bojana Galic
Expert Reviewed
Woman cutting lean chicken breast.
Can Certain Foods Give You an Hourglass Shape?
Weight Management
By Sylvie Tremblay
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Height-to-Foot-Size Ratio
Weight Management
By Destiny Simmons
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Can Klonopin Slow Your Metabolism?
Weight Management
By Shannon Hyland-Tassava
Chatting with the Pharmacist
Can I Get My Metabolism Back After Stopping Lexapro & Prozac?
Weight Management
By Lori Newell
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Lowest Possible Body Fat Percentage
Weight Management
By Chaunie Brusie, BSN, RN
Top view of a woman sleeping in bed, to represent metabolism while sleeping
Does Your Metabolism Slow Down at Night?
Weight Management
By Erin Zeggert
How Fast Can You Decrease Your Body Fat Percentage?
Weight Management
By Andrea Boldt
Expert Reviewed
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Arm Circumference & BMI Comparison
Weight Management
By Warren Rosenberg
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The Average Shoulder Width for Females
Weight Management
By Christina Vercelletto
Fact Checked
Fit, young African American woman working out with hand weights in a fitness gym.
Do You Need a Certain Body Fat Percentage to Build Lean Muscle Mass?
Weight Management
By Jessica Bruso
USA, New Jersey, Jersey City, Woman measuring waist
What Happens When Your Body Fat Drops Low?
Weight Management
By Sylvie Tremblay
Young man eating breakfast
Can Binges Increase Your Metabolism?
Weight Management
By Kay Peck
Expert Reviewed
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Why Do I Weigh More at Night? Fluctuations Throughout the Day
Weight Management
By Jonathan McLelland
Happy Young Pretty Mixed Race Female Eating Frozen Yogurt
How Long Does It Take for Excess Calories to Turn to Body Fat?
Weight Management
By William Payton
Expert Reviewed
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Why Did My Weight Go Down While My Body Fat Went Up?
Weight Management
By Joel Hoekstra, CPT
man flexing at the gym measuring muscle mass
How Much of Your Body Mass Is Actually Muscle — and How Do You Measure It?
Weight Management
By Jill Corleone
Nervous businesswoman pulling her hair out
Does Stress Increase Metabolism?
Weight Management
By Jessica Bruso
Teenage girl (16-18) looking away, close-up
When Does a Teen's Metabolism Slow Down?
Weight Management
By Andrea Boldt
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BMI With Frame Size
Weight Management

At our weight and body fat page, we understand that achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is a complex and personal journey. We offer a variety of resources to help you better understand healthy weight management, including information on diet, exercise and lifestyle changes.

Our team of nutritionists and fitness experts provides in-depth articles on how to create a healthy eating plan, the benefits of regular exercise and the importance of good sleep and stress management for weight management. We also offer advice on when to seek professional help, such as from a registered dietitian or personal trainer.

Whether you are looking to lose weight, gain muscle or simply maintain a healthy body weight, our weight and body fat page has something for you. We offer practical tips for healthy weight management, advice on how to stay motivated and information on various weight management programs and resources."

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