These days, Becky Griggs starts her morning well before the sun comes up, in time to meet her clients at the gym at 5:30. It's a big change from six years ago, when she was 352 pounds and, as she calls it, engaged in a "slow form of suicide."
A new obesity report predicts Americans are becoming fatter and health care will cost more as a result.
These days, Becky Griggs starts her morning well before the sun comes up, in time to meet her clients at the gym at 5:30. It's a big change from six years ago, when she was 352 pounds and, as she calls it, engaged in a "slow form of suicide."
These days, Becky Griggs starts her morning well before the sun comes up, in time to meet her clients at the gym at 5:30. It's a big change from six years ago, when she was 352 pounds and, as she calls it, engaged in a "slow form of suicide."
A new obesity report predicts Americans are becoming fatter and health care will cost more as a result.
CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta looks at a new report that says teens are weighing more because they're eating too much.
Veronica Noone had been a little overweight since her teens, and, like many people, had spent the better part of her life trying different diets, whatever was popular at the time.
The little number on the tag on a pair of pants that indicates size can mean a lot to a person, and retailers know it.
Cowering in a school restroom stall, young Charles D'Angelo would eat his lunch alone to escape classmates bullying him about his weight. A woman at his Catholic school's rectory let him watch the news with her during his break instead of playing outside.
I can still remember it, vivid as yesterday. It was the eve of my 40th birthday, and I walked upstairs to take a shower. And I was winded. I mean very winded. As I was trying to catch my breath, I took off my shirt, looked in the mirror and tried to convince myself that I was still that fit guy I had always thought I was.
When it comes to losing weight, the little things add up -- trying just one new thing every day can quickly make a big difference. With that in mind, we've taken science's best weight-loss strategies and created a week's worth of slimming to-do's.
Walking is a wonder exercise. Not only can it can help control weight, it also reduces the risk of developing diabetes, certain cancers, and heart disease.
CNN's Jason Carroll looks at a study to determine if fast food customers pay attention to a menu's posted calories.
New fitness products claim to get you fit faster, but do they work? CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports.
Some people are leaving the country to have bariatric surgery, but is it safe?
Dr. Sanjay Gupta checks in with trainer Jillian Michaels in his quest to get fit for his 40th birthday.
The thick shoes come with a big promise: to chisel the butt and legs.
Larry King joined the Fit Nation Tour in San Francisco to share his personal heart disease story, and inspire others.
When it comes to losing weight, the little things add up -- trying just one new thing every day can quickly make a big difference. With that in mind, we've taken science's best weight-loss strategies and created a week's worth of slimming to-do's.
I can still remember it, vivid as yesterday. It was the eve of my 40th birthday, and I walked upstairs to take a shower. And I was winded. I mean very winded. As I was trying to catch my breath, I took off my shirt, looked in the mirror and tried to convince myself that I was still that fit guy I had always thought I was.
Aging athletes don't have the agility they had in their youth. Minor injuries accumulate and become major ones. And by the time they hit their mid-30s and 40s, they're considered geriatric -- that's the conventional wisdom.
Aging athletes don't have the agility they had in their youth. Minor injuries accumulate and become major ones. And by the time they hit their mid-30s and 40s, they're considered geriatric -- that's the conventional wisdom.
Americans talk a good game about wanting to eat well. More than 75 percent claim they want to see more healthy options on restaurant menus. But when it comes time to order, only about half say they actually make nutritious choices, according to a recent survey.
Mississippi has kept its U.S. heavyweight title for a fifth straight year, among both adults and children.
After six months, 35 pounds of chicken breast and more than a hundred hours of exercising, Jason Dinant finally sees the fruits of his labor. There are six of them.
Weight-loss surgery can sometimes reverse type 2 diabetes and ease other obesity-related conditions. Now, new research suggests that obese women who undergo bariatric surgery experience a 42 percent drop in their cancer risk.
Surgeons are testing a new device to staple the stomach from the inside. CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports.
Americans spent close to $28 billion in 2008 on organic edibles, up from $1 billion in 1990, according to The Organic Trade Association. And organic foods remain an area of growth even with the rising cost of grocery items and tougher economic times.
Under the California sun in a place known as Muscle Beach, where bronzed bodybuilders pump their cannon-size biceps, an energetic brunette works her arms -- and the weight purrs its approval.
If turning to a fad diet hasn't helped you lose weight, try turning to a higher power.
Even if the low-carb diet craze ended up being a bit of a bust, the attention it focused on protein is a good thing. Researchers are taking a closer look at this often ignored nutrient and discovering its hidden health potential.
"We Run the City" teams up with YMCA and CNN's Fit Nation to help inner-city kids get fit.
Giyen Kim recently posted a picture of scrumptious-looking jalapeno corn muffins, along with the recipe, on her blog. But after baking them, Kim didn't even take a bite.
CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks to a trainer who describes how to get a good workout without spending a lot of money.
There's too much salt in some popular restaurant dishes. CNN''s Dr. Sanjay Gupta tells us why salt is bad for us.
In 2005, the government's revised Dietary Guidelines for Americans introduced the term "nutrient density," which sounds complicated but simply refers to how much nutrition a food provides.
As he strained, crunched and lifted weights, the muscle panels surfaced from Jason Dinant's stomach. Faintly at first, they emerged: one, two, three and four -- not yet a six-pack.
Whole grains are in the midst of a renaissance. Since their 1970s heyday, the findings from scientific research have expanded on these fiber-rich foods' abilities to help protect against heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. Such results led the government to urge us all, in its 2005 dietary guidelines, to eat at least three servings of whole grains daily.
Nearly one-fifth of American 4-year-olds are obese, and children of color are at higher risk, according to new research.
Thursday was Giyen Kim's first Korean class. Her plan is to go to Korea to meet some of her father's relatives, as well as find her the siblings of her mother, who died when she was young.
CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta takes a look at baby obesity and shares tips on how to maintain a healthy weight for your baby.
Make smart food choices in an airport, at a rest stop and from a vending machine.
"Metabolism" is the name of the bodily system that converts food calories to energy needed to perform various tasks, like pumping oxygen to muscles during a long walk. Many variables contribute to your metabolism, including heredity, gender and age. But you can quicken yours; here's how.
The Bartendaz of New York want to serve as many young people as possible -- and that's a good thing.
The dieting world screams with contradictory advice: Carbs are evil; carbs are good for you. "Good fat" is healthy; "good fat" has tons of calories.
When it comes to educating about cardiovascular health, Rani Whitfield is proving that it's not only what you say but how you say it.
Are you sniffling, sneezing and coughing? If you're like most people, you probably don't relish the thought of lacing up your sneakers and hitting the road (or the gym) when you have a cold or flu. But those who persevere when they're sick and don't break their exercise routine may be on to something. Some experts argue that moderate exercise can actually have a beneficial effect on cold symptoms, according to the American College of Sports Medicine.
This week, Giyen Kim, 34, reached a personal milestone: She has lost 10 pounds since the beginning of the year.
Not everyone wishes others well in fulfilling their New Year's resolutions.
In April, at age 34, Giyen Kim dropped a 60-hour-a-week job to follow her childhood dream of becoming a writer. Now, she's primed to clear her next personal hurdles: making money from writing, and losing weight.
Midway through Jason Dinant's fitness journey to get six-pack abs by June, the 27-year-old had a breakdown.
Every day, Jason Dinant chows down 16 hard-boiled egg whites, one and a quarter pound of meat and four cups of vegetables, sprinkled with an occasional carbohydrate.
Jason Dinant has the opposite problem of most Americans -- he has flat abs.
Barbara Rademacher said she had the "best day I can imagine" two weeks ago when two co-workers independently approached her to ask whether she had lost weight. They told her she looked good.
A sweet treat may be a healthy way to your Valentine's heart. CNN's Judy Fortin reports.
This green microgym uses energy from the people exercising inside. CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports.
Karen Daniel always dreamed of flying in a hot air balloon, but at 375 pounds, she couldn't even fit into the basket.
PE Teacher Todd Sisneros created Mr. S's DVD workout for kids to help his students get healthier.
Wellness coach from the 'Biggest Loser' joins CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta at the Fit Nation Summit.
Drivers at the UPS package center in California's Wine Country have turned to yoga to help prevent injuries.
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