Diet & Fitness

7 reasons your weight loss may have stalled

Tracking calories, feeling good, but not seeing any weight loss? You might be making one of these mistakes.

How this mom dropped 78 pounds, went from a size 18 to 4

After Kari Hammond's daughter, Alexa, said she was worried about Hammond's weight, Hammond followed four steps to lose 78 pounds.

5 foods to eat when you feel stressed

Feeling stress-free may be as simple as adding a few foods to your diet!

9 reusable water bottles you never knew you needed

Refill these water bottles to sip smartly all day long.

‘Laughter yoga’: Donnadorable tries it (and learns it’s no joke)

It's a new trend in New York studios: "laughter yoga" to reduce pain and relieve stress. Kathie Lee and Hoda send TODAY's Donna Farizan (aka Donnadorable) to...

The only 9 products you need to build a home gym

With the right gear, you can get stronger, fitter, and healthier in the comfort of your own living room. Here's how to hack a home gym.

Rebuild your core after pregnancy: 5 exercises that actually work

This workout is quick — and you can adjust it to fit into your schedule. Only have 5 minutes? Just run through the exercises one time.

8 small changes in your kitchen to help you lose weight

These simple tweaks could lead you to eat less.

Now 500 pounds, ex-New York Giants QB goes deep in battle against obesity

Jared Lorenzen, a former NFL quarterback with a Super Bowl ring, is embarking on a healthier lifestyle to lose weight after reaching 500 pounds.

What I learned when I finally bought shorts 2 sizes up from my pre-pregnancy size

I had been tugging and pulling on my pre-pregnancy shorts for two weeks, trying to get them up and cinched shut. No matter how hard I tried, it just wasn't...

How to boost your energy in just 60 seconds

Looking for a quick pick-me-up? Start with these tips!

'It is a mental battle': The 3 steps that helped this dad lose 300 pounds

By slowly cutting unhealthy foods from his diet and walking, Lou Maldonado started his weight loss journey. In 5 years, he lost 300 pounds.

Why 'overfat' is the worst kind (especially for women)

It's not only how much weight you put on, but where you gain flab that can affect your risk of heart disease.

After being embarrassed on a flight, this woman lost 100 pounds

Leandie Williams shares the secrets to her weight-loss transformation, and recalls the mortifying plane ride that prompted her journey.

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Here are are the best cheap workout clothes for under $50

These are the best sports bras, leggings and sneakers for under $50. From Nike to Reebok, we found the best deals on workout clothes.

5 simple steps to lose body fat

Most of us are trying to lose a little (or a lot) of body fat. Here are five tips to get you started, stat.

Cherries send man to the hospital: Read this before eating summer fruit

Some of your favorite summer fruits contain a potentially-toxic substance deep inside.

'It’s a sisterhood': How friendship helped 4 women lose 422 pounds combined

After meeting in group exercise classes, these four friends encouraged one another to lose weight and eventually compete in an extreme race.

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Is this the unhealthiest burger in America?

These meals from popular restaurant chains contain mind-blowing amounts of calories, salt, added sugar, saturated fat and cholesterol.

What order you should do your exercises in (and why it matters)

If you're combining strength training and cardio, you'll burn more calories and melt fat more quickly if you interchange the cardio and strength training.

Trouble losing weight? 4 ways to get your portions under control

Even the healthiest eater struggles with "portion distortion." Try these simple and practical ways to help gauge smart-size portions.

You've lost the weight, now what? 7 steps to keep it off

Tons of websites and experts will tell you how to lose weight, but keeping it off is a part of the equation, too.

'I learned I was stronger': Woman loses 80 pounds, overcomes depression

Lydia Dziubanek was stuck in an unhealthy relationship, overweight, and struggling with depression when she realized she had to change.

7 high-tech bathroom scales that take the work out of tracking weight loss

New smart digital scales for the bathroom are making it a lot easier to keep track of those resolutions to get fit.

What to eat in a day for beautiful skin

Here is a delicious one-day menu that hits all the marks necessary for a clear, glowing complexion.

Bob Harper on his new fitness regimen — which includes taking days off

Bob Harper shares details about his new fitness routine since experiencing a heart attack in February.

Aging and gaining weight? 7 steps to get back on track

It's never to let to start a healthy eating habit and clean up your diet.

How healthy is your flavored sparkling water? A nutritionist weighs in

Sparkling waters are everywhere these days. Learn which ones aren't worth the extra calories or added sugars.

The 15 best sports bras for every type of exercise

Sports bras should make workouts better, not worse. These 15 styles are your best option for style and comfort for every type of workout.

Even modest weight gain in adulthood can hurt your health

Gaining as little as 5 pounds between early adulthood and middle age may raise your risk of disease and early death.

Meet the 78-year-old 'grandfather of CrossFit' who can probably bench press you

The crossfit competitor and his fans rang in his 78th birthday doing his signature, savagely difficult "Jacinto Storm" workout.

7 boardwalk bites to choose this summer — and 7 to lose

Yes, you can have treats on the boardwalk without blowing all your calories for the week. Here are the best foods to choose — and to lose.

'I can do anything': How this college student lost 200 pounds in 2 years

When Jenna Winchester turned 17 she knew she needed to make serious changes to her life and lose weight. In 2 years, she lost 200 pounds.

How to lose weight in your 50s: 7 tips for slimming down

In your 50s, major shifts in hormones and habits can make losing weight a real challenge. Don't throw in the towel, though.

Trying to get flat abs? Here are 11 foods that can help

Fitness guru Ella Magers reveals the 11 best foods for flat abs and the best ways to cook with them.

These 2 new Joy Fit Club members lost more than 300 pounds combined

TODAY nutritionist Joy Bauer introduces Kathie Lee and Hoda to the two latest members of the Joy Fit Club: a high school teacher whose young son and students...