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Weight loss

Trying to lose weight? Find trusted information on what works and what doesn’t.

Many have tried to lose weight and failed. But why? We can't provide the secret ingredient that will help those kilos magically disappear (we left our wands in our other pants this morning), but we do have a grasp on many evidence-based ways to lose weight. We review myths and misconceptions, online diet programs and detox diets, and provide our dear readers with the ultimate top 10 weight-loss tips.

Meet the weight loss team

Buying guides

Body fat scales buying guide Body fat scales can tell you more about your health than standard bathroom scales. Here's how to weigh up your options.

Reviews and tests

Body fat scales reviews We test 12 body fat scales, including models from Weight Watchers, The Biggest Loser and more.

Articles

Diet clinic shadow shop Diet clinics advertise amazing weight-loss programs, so we sent three shadow shoppers into popular companies to see how they stack up against their claims.

Do detox diet products work? Can you really clean your insides with herbal pills and fruit-based liquids?

Gastric banding We review the ins and outs of gastric banding and other weight-loss surgery options to help you decide what's right for you.

Portion distortion Supersizing – and increasing portion sizes in general – is a serious issue that needs to be addressed.

Isagenix under the microscope It's a popular weight-loss program but there are questions around just how well the claims about Isagenix stack up.

New Year's resolution traps Sticking to a New Year’s resolution can be tricky, but here are some tips to make them more attainable.

Nutrition experts Who's who when it comes to dietary and weight-loss advice.

Online weight loss Can a virtual diet plan give you real-world weight loss?

Stay slim strategies When it comes to keeping weight off, do "naturally slim" people have a genetic gift, or do they need to work at it too?

Top 10 weight loss tips Lose weight the smart way. No pills or fad diets — sensible diet and exercise is the key.

Weight-loss myths We look into the gut-busting strategies that are really nothing but hot air.

Weight loss pills Can diet pills really help you lose weight, or are they dangerous and misleading?

The thick and thin of obesity A poor diet and limited exercise are the classic causes of obesity, but recent research suggests some other factors may be at play.

Xenical: weight-loss wonder drug? We take a look at the concerns raised about the
marketing of weight-loss drug orlistat
(contained in the medicine Xenical).

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The weight loss team

Rather than trick you with an offer that seems too good to be true, our researchers and experts have your best interests at heart when it comes to weight loss. They’ve reviewed the evidence and served it up for you on a plate (fat-free, sugar-free and low-carb, of course).