Obesity Stigma and Health Care: Why Tone Matters as Much as Advice
Obesity stigma in clinics can delay care. NICE asks for permission and the presenting problem first; NIDDK maps how judgement keeps people away.
Section
Weight Management
Energy balance, body composition and what actually sticks
Calorie needs, deficits, plateaus, body-composition measures and the behavioural side of keeping weight off, without crash-diet promises. Includes sourced reviews of tracking apps and programmes.
Format
All
Practical guide 23
Data-backed list 1
How-to / routine 3
Science explainer 11
Comparison 3
Who Should Not Try to Lose Weight Right Now
Fat loss is not a default project. See who should not try to lose weight during pregnancy, eating-disorder recovery, unexplained loss, illness or frai...
UK and US Calorie Labelling: How to Read Menus Without Obsessing
England and US chain menus now show energy on many items. Learn what calorie labelling means, how the daily lines differ, and how to use the numbers o...
Eating Out While Losing Weight: Orders That Still Feel Like a Meal
Eating out while losing weight can still be a proper dinner. Build protein, vegetables, and a starch you like, then watch drinks and sauces.
Weekend Overeating: How to Reset Without a Punishing Monday
Weekend overeating is extra food and drink, not a moral collapse. Skip the Monday starve. Use regular meals, a walk, and sleep instead.
NEAT Everyday Movement That Adds Up Without a Gym
NEAT everyday movement is walking, stairs, and chores between workouts. NHS wants less sitting. It is not a hidden calorie furnace.
Strength Training During Weight Loss: Protect Muscle, Keep Routine
Strength training during weight loss helps keep muscle in the plan. NHS and CDC want two strength days, plus food you can still train on.
Medicines That Can Affect Weight: A Discussion Guide
Medicines that affect weight include steroid tablets and some mental-health or diabetes drugs. Do not stop a prescription. Ask what is expected.
Thyroid Conditions and Weight: Questions to Ask Your Clinician
Thyroid and weight questions belong with blood tests, not a shop supplement. Tablets replace missing hormone. They are not a diet drug.
Menopause and Weight Changes: Evidence and Practical Steps
Menopause and weight changes mix sleep, muscle loss and midlife habits. HRT treats hot flushes, not fat. Use waist, protein and strength as checks.
PCOS and Weight: What Helps and What Is Overclaimed
PCOS and weight claims often outrun the evidence. A 5% change, regular meals and walking can help some people. Named crash diets are not a cure.
Bariatric Surgery Overview for UK and US Readers
Bariatric surgery is specialist care for severe obesity. NHS, NICE and NIDDK set BMI and follow-up rules. Sleeve and bypass are the common operations.