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Fit or Fiction: Can BMI Determine Your Ideal Weight?
Fit or Fiction: Can BMI Determine Your Ideal Weight?

I've heard that body mass index is the best way to determine my ideal weight. True or false? --Josephine Marino, N.Y. What's your dream weight? ... Read More »

Fit or Fiction: Do Breast Implants Trump Chest Exercises?
Fit or Fiction: Do Breast Implants Trump Chest Exercises?

Now that I have breast implants can I finally stop exercising my chest muscles with weights and push ups? -- Anonymous, New Rochelle Park, N.J. ... Read More »

Fit or Fiction: Are You Addicted to Fast Food?
Fit or Fiction: Are You Addicted to Fast Food?

I've heard that you can be addicted to fast food. Is this true? - Gina Simpson, New Paltz, N.Y. A few years ago, a 56-year-old diabetic and ... Read More »

Can You Lose Weight By Eating Bagels?
Can You Lose Weight By Eating Bagels?

I want to eat a bagel for breakfast sometimes but I know they are bad for me. But if I do eat one, which is the lesser of these two evils, butter ... Read More »

Are Runners Doomed to Have Back Pain?
Are Runners Doomed to Have Back Pain?

I've heard running wrecks your lower back? Is that true? – Margie Semilof, Boston, Mass. The truth is, more than 80 percent of Americans have ... Read More »

Best Core Exercises Ever
Best Core Exercises Ever

Does it really matter where I place my hands during abdominal exercises? – Iris Berman, San Francisco, Calif. Iris, is this a trick ... Read More »

Strengthening Your Mind With Exercise
Strengthening Your Mind With Exercise

I've heard that exercising can make you smarter. Is that true? -- Alexa Marshal, Summit, N.J. Everyone knows that exercise is great for your heart, ... Read More »

Barefoot Running Shoes: Are They Worth It?
Barefoot Running Shoes: Are They Worth It?

Should I ditch my running shoes? I've heard that running in lightweight shoes or even barefoot is better for your feet and improves your ... Read More »

Five Healthy Holiday Gifts for Under $40
Five Healthy Holiday Gifts for Under $40

I want to give the gift of fitness this year but everything I see costs hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Are there any cheap exercise gadgets ... Read More »

Stay in Shape Through the Holidays: 10 Tricks to Try
Stay in Shape Through the Holidays: 10 Tricks to Try

Don't neglect your gym during the holidays. Photo: Alex Castellá, Flickr So it's the holidays and I'm super busy going to parties, ... Read More »

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Have you lost weight and kept it off? We want to know how you did it and what keeps you inspired!

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