This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. You’ve heard the saying “calories in versus calories out” when it comes to weight loss. This is referring to a calorie deficit. But ...

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A calorie deficit means consuming fewer calories than your body needs to maintain its current weight. If you’re in a calorie deficit but not losing weight, it could be because of stress, health ...

Excess belly fat poses serious health risks beyond cosmetic concerns, significantly increasing chances of heart disease and diabetes. While spot reduction isn’t possible, combining strategic exercise ...

Lauren O’Connor, MS, RDN, is a health and lifestyle writer and five-time cookbook author based in Los Angeles. She is a registered dietitian with over 15 years of experience in the field, specializing ...

Many Americans set goals to lose weight, exercise more and eat a better diet. According to a YouGov poll, these are among the most popular New Year’s resolutions for 2026. The poll found that 25% of ...

If you’re on a weight loss journey while also trying to gain muscle, you may be wondering if you can build muscle in a calorie deficit. It may seem like the two concepts contradict one ...

Medically reviewed by Karina Tolentino, RD Key Takeaways Standing burns more calories than sitting. Standing for six hours a ...

Intermittent fasting has been sold as a metabolic reset button, a way to burn more fat and improve health simply by eating ...

Paired with your daily calories burned, you can determine your total calorie expenditure.

Time restricted eating is often promoted as a simple way to improve blood sugars and metabolism, even without thinking too much about calories. A new controlled trial suggests the story is less ...