How to Lose Weight

There are so. many. weight-loss diets out there that it feels like an insurmountable task to decipher which one is best for you. Don't worry—we're cutting through the chatter, eliminating the guesswork (or at least attempting to) and identifying which diet is best for your goals and personality. So, before you embark on the latest fad diet, read on to learn more about the Mediterranean diet, keto diet, paleo diet and more.

If you're increasing the number of minutes you exercise a day or week, or starting a grueling new fitness program for the promise of a flat belly, be prepared: Those pounds may not only remain the same but even creep upwards.

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Diet and exercise are two key aspects of successful weight loss, but there's another important factor that tends to get neglected—sleep! Adults need an average of seven to nine hours of sleep each night, yet the CDC estimates that at least one-third of U.S. adults log less than seven hours.

Fire up the grill and say hello to summer with this healthy diet meal plan. In this 2,000-calorie weight-loss meal plan, we focused on easy, healthy recipes that highlight all the delicious produce summer has to offer, so you can enjoy homemade dinners without spending a ton of time cooking. The warmer weather brings tons of fruits and vegetables that are bursting with flavor so they don't require a lot of prep work to make them taste delicious.