Weight Loss

Smart ways to finally weigh what you want—and stay there—no matter who you are.

How this guy dropped over 50 kg – and has kept it off for 26 years

THROUGH HIS CHILDHOOD, 48-year-old Rich Bracken labelled himself as the "husky kid". He found football in high school, and the sport allowed him to tie his weight to his identity – "I was supposed to be big," he says. Once he quit, he was sick of not feeling good...

This guy dropped 68 kg and became a bodybuilding champion

Simon Lafontant was tired of experiencing health issues, so he made a major commitment to change his life. The results were staggering

Luka Dončić and the NBA weight game

The superstar’s trade to the LA Lakers has put athletes’ weight under the spotlight. But is body shape a reliable indicator of performance?

How this doctor’s lab results sparked him to lose 15kg

Dr Amar Shere is a cardiologist in West Orange, NJ, who, like so many people, knew what to do to stay healthy but had a hard time doing it. That changed when a blood test turned up high levels of Lp(a), a risk factor for heart disease. The test, coupled with the...

Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s Kraven the Hunter workout

THE MAKING OF a movie comic book hero (or anti-hero) is a difficult, demanding process. The cycle is now well-established over almost two decades into Hollywood's muscle industrial complex: an actor is cast, then undergoes a total lifestyle shift to build the type of...

25 exercises and principles to help you lose belly fat (and fat from everywhere else)

PROVIDING IT'S DONE safely and ethically, a toned stomach can be an outward sign that you exercise regularly and eat healthily. That said, there isn't a one-size-fits-all approach to eradicating belly fat and, despite what questionable fitness advice you've heard, you...

Can wearing a weighted vest lead to more weight loss?

WEIGHTED WALKING, sometimes referred to as 'rucking' has garnered a lot of attention in the last few years, and for good reason. There are a multitude of muscle building benefits ranging from improved bone density to an increase in calorie burn. While the majority don...

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Writer Johann Hari’s wild Ozempic journey

The author of the new book ‘Magic Pill’ decided to inject himself with Ozempic for a year to explore the effect of these revolutionary diet drugs

The 5 best bathroom scales to track your fitness journey

Get ready to turn your bathroom into a health hub and make the unassuming bathroom scale a sophisticated fitness tracker

Does Ozempic cause muscle loss?

Has the popular new weight loss drug that's got everyone talking slowly killing your gains? Explore the truth behind the rumours

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Hop to it: burning off the Easter chocolate binge

Easter may have left you with a few extra kilos, but don't fret! Our guide dives into the best exercises to burn off that excess sugar

Everything you need to know about the Keto diet for beginners

Eating all the fat you want sounds like a delicious way to lose the weight – but is it worth sacrificing carbs?

How this Aussie school teacher lost nearly 20kg in nine months

Not long ago, Sydney high school teacher Dean Glanville was “the least confident I had ever been in my body." Now, he’s shed 17.8 per cent of his body fat and feels better than ever. He tells Men’s Health how he did it.