WebMD gets expert advice from James O. Hill about how to approach a weight loss plan that takes pounds off and keeps them off.

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Starting a Weight Loss Plan that Works: Expert Q&A With James O. Hill PhD

If you’ve got 100 pounds or more to lose, chances are you’ve tried numerous weight loss diets and exercise programs, without long-term success. So, WebMD polled weight loss experts — as well as men and women who have lost 100 pounds or more — to ask for their best tips tailored to those with lots to lose.

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Tips for Losing 100 Pounds

Nutrient-dense and delicious, almonds have been linked to a number of health benefits. Here’s why they’re good for you — plus a savory squash and almond soup recipe.

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Almonds: The New Power Food

You, too, can be The Biggest Loser — by following a diet and fitness program similar to that used by contestants on the NBC TV show of the same name.

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‘The Biggest Loser’ Diet

America’s obesity epidemic now poses an equal or greater threat to health-related quality of life than smoking, according to a new study.

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Obesity Rise Hurts Health More Than Smoking

We’ve all heard that crash diets and fad diets don’t work for permanent weight loss. But what about those times when you really need to lose weight fast? Follow these healthy tips.

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Lose Weight Fast: How to Do It Safely

Here’s a rundown of some of the most popular energy supplements – what’s likely to help and what isn’t.

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Energy Boosters: Can Supplements and Vitamins Help?

Vitamin C is one of the safest and most effective nutrients, experts say.

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The Benefits of Vitamin C

U.S. obesity rates are leveling off for most kids and adults, new CDC figures suggest. But we aren’t getting thinner: nearly 13% of teens and 34% of adults are obese.

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Obesity in the U.S.: Are We as Fat as We Can Get?

The FDA warns that the weight loss drug Meridia raises heart attack and stroke risk in patients with high blood pressure or heart problems.

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FDA Warns of Heart Risk for Meridia