Anyone embarking on a diet for the first time could be forgiven for feeling overwhelmed at the abundance of diet foods on sale. Supermarket shelves are groaning under the weight of products labeled 'diet', 'fat-free', ‘low-fat’, 'lite' or 'low calorie' which can lead to all sorts of confusion.

The notion of 'eating for two' during pregnancy is now long outdated. However, some mothers-to-be still see pregnancy as a chance to relax their eating habits and consume as much as they like, believing they’ll lose the extra weight once their baby is born.

But according to research, excessive weight gain in pregnancy increases the mother’s risk of lifelong obesity.

Those who hate their chubby thighs and are planning on a spot of liposuction, may want to reconsider their options after reading recent research. According to a new study, fat which is removed from one area of the body using liposuction, will eventually reappear in other areas, leaving the patient with similar levels of fat as before.

With obesity levels at a record high, too many people have no idea how many calories they should be eating each day to keep them at a healthy weight.

The number of calories each individual needs can vary enormously from person to person, with factors such as weight, height, age, gender and activity levels all taken into consideration. Therefore, it can be particularly beneficial to calculate your daily caloric needs at regular intervals to help keep your weight steady.

If you’ve spent months dieting to achieve a slim silhouette for your wedding day, it seems you’re unlikely to stay that way after you’ve tied the knot. Several studies are citing the same common reasons for weight gain after marriage. Whether it’s down to marital bliss, changes in lifestyle habits or simply not caring how you look, being married means you’re more than twice as likely to be overweight, especially around your belly.

While many of us struggle with losing weight, those with an ectomorph body type may find it virtually impossible putting on the pounds no matter how hard they try. They may be envied by the overweight population, but not everyone with the ectomorph body type wants to stay that way. Fortunately, an ectomorph can gain weight by combining a suitable exercise and eating plan.