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Forget fad diets. Sustainable weight management is about balance, self-love, and feeling good in your own skin. We bring you smart, realistic strategies to help you stay strong, confident, and in control of your health.

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How I Went From a Size 18 to 12 in a Matter of Months

Here's the plan that helped me maintain my weight loss.

Why I Finally Had Breast Reduction Surgery at Age 60

And why I wish I had done this many years ago.

Envious of Someone Else's Body Size? Read This

I’m finally learning to honor my own physique.

How to Love Your Body This Summer

I still crave a response to my physical presence.

The One Big Way Body Positivity Is Changing the World

And the best advice that celebrities swear by.

Why High School Gym Made Me Hate My Body

And how Sonny and Cher helped to change all that.

Rewriting My Mother’s Legacy of ‘Skinny Is Beautiful’

Suffice it to say, I don’t own a scale and I don’t know how much I weigh.

Learning to Embrace My Body After Years of Disordered Eating

For much of my life, food controlled me.

Think You Can't Lose Weight During Menopause? Think Again

It's actually pretty straightforward.

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