Weight loss involves more than just slashing calories and hitting the gym every day. It’s also about moderation and creating a sustainable routine. This special edition of Health delves into what makes a successful weight-loss plan, including why counting calories doesn’t work, the nature of body fat, smart tips for eating out, which exercises are best for your goals, and much more.

Over the last century, countless doctors and nutritionists have advised people looking to lose weight to “eat less and move more.” Sure, many other popular diet approaches (hello, low-fat, low-carb and keto) have cycled from fad to foe to fad again, but the reigning belief has long been that anyone who is serious about slimming down can, if they simply shrink their portion sizes and hit the gym more often. Yet as straightforward as that solution

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Everything you need to learn about the high-fat diet craze, including how it supports weight loss and the most common health concerns you’ll face during your golden years.