To lose pounds and keep them off, burning calories is key. Not just at the gym; being active throughout the day can add up to big weight loss, too. James Levine, MD, of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, has spent a decade studying the role that everyday movement, or NEAT (nonexercise activity thermogenesis), plays in metabolism. His discovery: People who tap their feet, prefer standing to sitting, and generally move a lot burn up to 350 more calories a day than those who sit still. That adds up to nearly 37 pounds a year! full story

I'm trying to lose weight. I've reduced my calorie intake and increased my activity level. Should I try adding protein shakes to my diet to increase weight loss? full story

Imagine you... invite a friend over for dinner. Tell her that the two of you are going to practice emotional eating the way you eat when you are alone; you are going to treat her the way you treat yourself. Lead her to the refrigerator. Open the door. Stare. full story