The scale may go down, but it doesn’t always stay there. About 1 in 8 American adults now says they’ve used GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy to lose weight or manage a chronic condition. But many also stop using them — and often regain the weight. “It came back with taxes,” said Pamela … Read more
Tonight, Miss Michigan Amber Uhler will stand on stage in Miami, Florida, waiting to hear if her name is called as the winner of the Miss USA pageant. It’s quite a different look than five years ago, when she weighed 300 pounds and a doctor warned her that she was on her way “to an … Read more
Back in 2001, actor Ethan Suplee was standing on a freight scale typically used to weigh trucks. It was an eye-opening moment before he checked into a treatment center for drug and alcohol addiction at 24 years old, where his weight was required for intake. The “My Name is Earl” star had to specially order … Read more
How’s this for motivation: One professional chef managed to lose over 100 pounds the old fashioned way — that is, without Ozempic — all while building up her own potato chip business. Keya Wingfield dropped from 245 pounds to 138 pounds since 2021, simply by changing her diet and taking up two key exercises. In … Read more
A California company has recalled nearly 245000 pounds (111130.04 kilograms) of pre-cooked pasta linked to a deadly listeria outbreak and potential contamination of dozens of products sold at grocery stores nationwide. Nate’s Fine Foods of Roseville, California, recalled thousands of cases of linguine, fettuccine, penne and other pastas sold to large producers of heat-and-eat meals and pasta … Read more
Ozempic who? Nearly 10 years ago, Norma Lyons was 40 pounds overweight and considered tortilla a major food group when her doctor broke the news that she was prediabetic. Unwilling to take medication, the now 60-year-old mother of three was determined to reverse the condition on her own — and she did, transforming her diet … Read more
An American content creator who relocated to Portugal was surprised to discover several simple lifestyle “quirks” that helped her lose 20 pounds. When Richa Prasad, 39, moved from Seattle to Portugal two years ago, she found that her consumption habits clashed with local traditions. “I’d walk around with a drink in hand, sometimes even having my … Read more
If this was 2008, Perez Hilton would’ve probably called you a cheater for taking a weight loss drug like Ozempic. Fast forward to today, and the notorious gossip blogger is all in on the GLP-1 craze. In fact, he’s now teaming up with telehealth company FuturHealth to spread the word to his millions of followers. … Read more
Can weight loss mean loss of life? New research shows that both extreme weight loss and weight gain significantly increase the risk of death in obese individuals with heart disease. The American Heart Association warns that 61% of American adults will likely have some type of heart disease in the next 30 years as high blood … Read more
Meet the super fit 52-year-old online star who went from an overweight middle-aged lady to a bodybuilding champion in just a few years. Five years ago, Brazilian Claudia Oliveira decided to make a dramatic change to her lifestyle when she got tired of being sad and having low self-esteem. Claudia Oliveira lost over 66 pounds … Read more
Oh, what a feline! A tubby tabby rescued from the basement of a Russian hospital was so unbelievably fat when animal refuge workers found him, he was unable to walk. Kroshik, or “Crumbs,” may have been living in less than ideal conditions, but he definitely wasn’t starving — the giant-sized ginger tipped the scales at a … Read more
Robo-dad reporting for duty. An ex-Marine and father of one who lost an arm in Afghanistan got his power back — and then some — after receiving a custom-made, superhero-like prosthetic replacement that can lift up to 400 pounds. “It’s the only prosthetic that I can do things with and trust it,” Corporal Sebastian Guadalupe Gallegos … Read more
She took steps to better her health — 10,000 a day, to be exact — and in the process, she lost more than 100 pounds. Samantha Abreu, 25, always struggled with her weight, topping 250 pounds at her heaviest while wearing a size 22/24. The nurse from Melbourne, Australia, would often binge eat growing up … Read more
A spoonful of sugar helps more sugar go down. An Irish fitness coach is on the sixth day of his challenge to eat sugar or some form of it in every meal until he drops 5 pounds. “Today we’re going to have 48 sachets of sugar. Let’s make a f–king bread and sugar sandwich,” sugar … Read more
A newly-married man shed an astonishing 210 lbs. in just two years, after doctors warned him his obesity could lead to fertility issues. Isaiah Caldwell, 28, weighed a whopping 434 lbs. when he received the sobering news. The St. Louis, Mo. man took action, adopting a strict carnivore diet, consisting only of meat and other animal … Read more
A Texas couple lost a combined 120 pounds after a free a trip to Hawaii inspired them to adopt a healthier diet. Ashley Evans and Brendan Roche, both 34, went on Today Monday to share their weight loss success story, which began with a dream vacation to Maui. The lovebirds were inspired to change their … Read more
Sharon Osbourne doesn’t regret turning to the trendy drug Ozempic in a desperate bid to lose weight fast. Appearing on the British daytime talk show “Loose Women” on Monday, the 71-year-old revealed that even though she’s lost more weight than she wanted to, she’s still standing by her decision. “I don’t regret it,” she shared. … Read more
It’s been a roller coaster ride for this couple. An embarrassing incident at SeaWorld in Florida led a theme park-loving husband and wife to make a series of drastic lifestyle changes, SWNS reported. “In 2017, I sat in a test seat ride for Mako at SeaWorld and unfortunately the bar to secure me in just … Read more
She downed cookies, chips and ice cream — and now she’s down 70 pounds. A Maryland mother of one — who tipped the scales at 200 pounds in late 2022 — has shrunk to a svelte 125 pounds by modifying her diet to include tasty, yet calorie- and carb-smart treats from a nationwide grocer. And … Read more
One big change transformed one big man’s life forever. Jonathan Hodgson once weighed 560 pounds, until one day, he put his foot down and made a decision to lose weight. The 36-year-old miraculously dropped 300 pounds without doing surgery, instead finding inspiration elsewhere. The South Yorkshire, England, native has always battled his body, telling Caters … Read more