Weight Loss Blogs

Dr Fuller writes a regular column for The Daily Telegraph and others mediums including The Conversation.
Read up on some of his articles here.

Are weight loss drugs worthwhile?

Over-the-counter (OTC) weight loss pills and prescription weight loss drugs are very appealing for those needing to lose weight.  Recent dat...

New year, old you? Thought so!

After a seriously silly season, most of us have overdone it to the point that we're ready to turn it around - quickly. New Year’s resol...

The last 5 kilos really are the hardest to lose. H

Anyone who has tried to lose weight will be familiar with these nine frustrating words: the last five kilos are the hardest to lose. You’re...

What’s the ‘weight set point’, and why does

If you’ve ever tried to lose weight but found the kilos return almost as quickly as they left, you’re not alone. In fact, the challen...

Does exercise help you lose weight?

It’s no surprise exercise is one of the first things we turn to when we decide it’s time to lose weight. We readily sign up for that ...

Slow versus fast weight loss – does it really ma

When people decide it’s time to lose weight, they’re usually keen to see quick results. Maybe they have an event coming up or want relief...

Busting the ‘calories in, calories out’ weight

If you’ve ever tried to lose weight, there’s a good chance you’ve been told it all comes down to a simple “calories in, calor...

What can you do to speed up your metabolism?

Our metabolism is the force inside our bodies that mysteriously decides whether to convert the food we eat into a burst of energy, or extra kilos on ...

Can I actually target areas to lose fat, like my b

Spend some time scrolling social media and you’re all-but-guaranteed to see an ad promising to help you with targeted fat loss. These ads promo...

I’m trying to lose weight and eat healthily. Why

Benjamin Franklin, one of the founding fathers of the United States, famously said nothing is certain except death and taxes. But I think we can incl...
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