Southwest customers slam airline’s ‘fat tax’ policy — after ‘embarrassed’ traveler slapped with $1,000 second seat

Southwest customers slam airline’s ‘fat tax’ policy — after ‘embarrassed’ traveler slapped with ,000 second seat

Talk about some sky-high baggage fees. Furious Southwest Airlines customers are sounding off over the carrier’s controversial new policy — which critics have slammed as a so-called “fat tax” after one traveler was allegedly forced to cough up nearly $1,000 for a second seat. Earlier this year, Southwest Airlines enacted its eyebrow-raising policy change, requiring … Read more

Jaxson Dart’s dad tells Danny Kanell to ‘eat a fat one’ after claiming QB might not be Giants’ future

Jaxson Dart’s dad tells Danny Kanell to ‘eat a fat one’ after claiming QB might not be Giants’ future

Jaxson Dart’s father didn’t mince many words with CBS Sports’ Danny Kennel, who doesn’t seem to think the Giants should get too comfortable with the rookie as their franchise quarterback. “I don’t know if Jaxson Dart is the long-term answer for the Giants,” Kanell, a former NFL quarterback and current TV analyst, said on the … Read more

Fat cats are taking Ozempic now — and it could be the solution to terminal feline illnesses

Fat cats are taking Ozempic now — and it could be the solution to terminal feline illnesses

Meowzempic is here. Experts estimate that more than half of the world’s pet cats are overweight — and now the flabby tabbies might soon have their own version of Ozempic. Pet meds company OKAVA Pharmaceuticals has announced that the first clinical trial — dubbed MEOW-1 (ManagEment of OverWeight cats with OKV-119) — for a feline … Read more

New diabetes drug burns fat, controls blood sugar and retains muscle mass: study

New diabetes drug burns fat, controls blood sugar and retains muscle mass: study

Scientists in Sweden have created a new pill designed to help the body burn fat and control blood sugar in a different way than popular GLP-1 drugs, like Ozempic. While injectable GLP-1s work by suppressing appetite, this new treatment boosts metabolism in the muscles. A study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Stockholm University included both … Read more

Exclusive | NYC health food chain  Pura Vida’s tuna sandwich has triple the fat of a Big Mac: these dishes ‘deserve jail time’

Exclusive | NYC health food chain  Pura Vida’s tuna sandwich has triple the fat of a Big Mac: these dishes ‘deserve jail time’

A hot new NYC “premier wellness and lifestyle brand” that bills itself as a “beacon of health-conscious living,” is giving fit foodies a serious case of indigestion after the revelation of “astronomical” salt and fat content on its menu items. The wildly popular Pura Vida Miami has taken NYC by storm with six new locations … Read more

Too cold out? Shivering can actually help you burn fat

Too cold out? Shivering can actually help you burn fat

Shiver me thinner! Forget frostbite, high energy bills and frozen pipes — there’s at least one upside to colder weather. When temperatures drop, we burn more calories to maintain our internal temperature, a process known as thermogenesis. Winter weather provides an unlikely opportunity — the ability to burn calories through shivering. luismolinero – stock.adobe.com Our … Read more

‘Stranger Things’ star David Harbour is unrecognizable in fat suit for new movie ‘Evil Genius’

‘Stranger Things’ star David Harbour is unrecognizable in fat suit for new movie ‘Evil Genius’

He’s no longer in Hawkins. David Harbour looked unrecognizable as filming kicked off on his new movie, “Evil Genius,” in Woodbridge, New Jersey, on Monday. The “Stranger Things” star, 50, was spotted on set while dressed in a fat suit that made him appear much heavier than his fan-favorite character, Jim Hopper, in the hit … Read more

Exclusive | ‘Not Skinny But Not Fat’ podcaster Amanda Hirsch reveals the one thing she was ‘shocked to find out’ during Kim Kardashian interview

Exclusive | ‘Not Skinny But Not Fat’ podcaster Amanda Hirsch  reveals the one thing she was ‘shocked to find out’ during Kim Kardashian interview

Kim K. is always ready for her klose up. Amanda Hirsch of the popular Instagram handle “Not Skinny But Not Fat” and the eponymous celebrity interview podcast was the first podcaster to interview the Kardashian sisters — and dished to The Post on the one thing that amazed her about Kim during their 2022 sitdown. … Read more

3 things a celeb doctor adds to his tea to boost energy, fat loss and longevity

3 things a celeb doctor adds to his tea to boost energy, fat loss and longevity

Coffee, meet your match. Every morning, Dr. Nicholas Perricone starts his day with a cup of green tea supercharged with three powerhouse ingredients that he says boost energy, slim the body and promote longevity. “I’ve always believed that simple, consistent habits add up to profound results,” the 77-year-old celebrity nutritionist and dermatologist told The Post. … Read more

This cooking ingredient has a quarter of the saturated fat of olive oil — and it’s used in one of NYC’s top restaurants

This cooking ingredient has a quarter of the saturated fat of olive oil — and it’s used in one of NYC’s top restaurants

While olive oil is often touted as the (liquid) gold standard for healthy cooking, another ingredient may be coming for the crown — and there’s a good chance you didn’t even know it existed. With high omega-6 content and low saturated fat, it offers big benefits for heart health, brain function and metabolism. And don’t … Read more

320-pound influencer flaunts mini skirts and tight dresses in a bid to boost body positivity: ‘Fat and fine’

320-pound influencer flaunts mini skirts and tight dresses in a bid to boost body positivity: ‘Fat and fine’

There’s a fat chance she’s going to stop wearing what she wants. A self-described “fat and fine” influencer is not letting haters rain on her parade, defiantly declaring that she won’t let her size stop her from rocking mini skirts and tight dresses. “Fashion isn’t age restricted and beauty isn’t just for one size,” Julia … Read more

Alec Baldwin blames garbage truck ‘size of a whale’ and ‘big fat tree’ for smashing wife Hilaria’s car in the Hamptons

Alec Baldwin blames garbage truck ‘size of a whale’ and ‘big fat tree’ for smashing wife Hilaria’s car in the Hamptons

Alec Baldwin blamed a hulking garbage truck that was the “size of a whale” for causing him to smash his wife’s Range Rover into a “big, fat tree” in the Hamptons Monday afternoon. Baldwin, 67, and his younger brother Stephen Baldwin were in a car crash after smacking right into a tree on the side … Read more

Delta passenger allowed to stay on board after attacking ‘too fat to fly’ seatmate in middle seat melee: ‘Join Weight Watchers’

Delta passenger allowed to stay on board after attacking ‘too fat to fly’ seatmate in middle seat melee: ‘Join Weight Watchers’

Call it an armrest-ling contest. A middle-seat brawl broke out on a recent Delta flight when a passenger clashed with his larger seatmate over armrest rights.  The drama kicked off when the shirty seatmate plopped down beside the larger man — promptly elbowing him. In the skirmish that followed, words flew — literally — about … Read more

TikTok’s viral ‘6-6-6’ walking routine burns fat without grueling workouts

TikTok’s viral ‘6-6-6’ walking routine burns fat without grueling workouts

The latest in a long string of TikTok exercise variations has people swearing by the “6-6-6” routine. Walking trends have exploded across social media, from the 12-3-30 treadmill challenge to the rise of Zone 2 training.  As Fox News Digital has previously reported, both emphasize sustainable, lower-intensity exercise that burns fat without punishing the body. The 6-6-6 … Read more

The first place you start to get fat isn’t your stomach — it’s actually this body part, and it causes a surprising side effect

The first place you start to get fat isn’t your stomach — it’s actually this body part, and it causes a surprising side effect

Forget muffin tops and thunder thighs — weight gain starts somewhere you wouldn’t expect. “When you have too many calories and you overflow your fuel tank, the first fat that grows is inside your body, you can’t see it,” Dr. William Li, a physician and food scientist, said on a recent episode of “The Mel … Read more

Fido get fat? Ozempic for dogs could hit the market in three years

Fido get fat? Ozempic for dogs could hit the market in three years

Life’s ruff enough without the added challenge of getting your pudgy pup or tubby tabby to slim down. America’s obesity crisis extends beyond humans — studies suggest that around 60% of dogs and cats nationwide are overweight. The consequences are far from fluffy. Those extra pounds can lead to serious health issues, sky-high vet bills … Read more

Viral ‘12-3-30’ treadmill trend may burn more fat than running, researchers say

Viral ‘12-3-30’ treadmill trend may burn more fat than running, researchers say

A fitness trend that took TikTok by storm, racking up more than 14 million views, may have some science behind it. The 12-3-30 treadmill workout, popularized by influencer Lauren Giraldo, promises a fat-burning, low-impact fitness solution: Walk at a 12% incline, at a pace of three miles per hour, for 30 minutes. But how does … Read more

Dear Abby: My son’s fat, unhygienic girlfriend has changed him

Dear Abby: My son’s fat, unhygienic girlfriend has changed him

DEAR ABBY: Our 23-year-old son, “Ed,” was clean-cut, into working out and staying healthy, watched his diet — he even joined a gym and was going every week. Ed has been dating a girl, “Emily,” who is the complete opposite. She’s probably a hundred pounds overweight. She’s also dirty, (when she comes here, there have … Read more

Exclusive | I’m 68 with 15% body fat and my own gym empire — my 6 secrets to being in incredible shape

Exclusive | I’m 68 with 15% body fat and my own gym empire — my 6 secrets to being in incredible shape

At 68, Ellen Latham isn’t in great shape for her age — she’s in better shape than most people half her age. “I’m proud to say I maintain around 15% body fat and have strong, well-developed muscle throughout my body,” the Orangebody creator and co-founder told The Post.  “But for me, it’s not just about … Read more