Can diet foods make you fat? Some health experts link the “fat-free” craze to the explosion of obesity in the U.S., and certainly consumers are confused about what’s best — fat-free, carb-free, high protein, etc. Bottom line: You need to read the top line on the nutrition facts panel.

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Even though we are supposedly living in a health conscious society, there are more overweight and obese people than ever before. Since many of us are trying to change our diet and live a healthier lifestyle, we buy health books and magazines and find ways to cook more balanced meals. We also limit our sugar and fat intake and become increasingly aware of nutritional labels and the vitamins and minerals that we need.

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I would like to believe that very few people actually eat fast foods, but that would be like believing the world is flat. Lots of people eat at fast food restaurants, of course, because the food is cheap and convenient. You can fill your belly for five bucks and be on your way in a few minutes.

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Dropping a dress size, much like a big night out, tends to be one of those things we like to don’t rush. For ages we are saying that we are going to reduce your waist. Perhaps you gulp down your final chunk of chocolate cake and you count down to the time you will begin your weight loss.

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YOU’VE ditched the chips, binned the chocolate and eaten salad every day, but your jeans are still too tight - it’s not fair. Don’t panic! Our top tips will find your diet mistake and fix it.

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It’s not your fault you fell off your diet. Your excuse is “I just love to eat!” Of course you do. And because food is such an important part of life, you are entitled to love it. But like any amorous relationship, if your lover is causing you pain, it may be time to re-evaluate the picture.

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Nationally renowned health expert Dr. David Katz has some encouraging news about nutritious eating: “We should be able to get to health by pursuing pleasure and pleasure by pursuing health.” An associate professor of public health practice at the Yale University School of Medicine, Dr. Katz is also a medical contributor for ABC News.

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Cottage cheese should be something you choose to add to your nutritional program, not something that takes up residence on your legs and butt. As a trainer with more than 14 years of experience, I’ve heard the term cellulite described many different ways: cottage cheese, dimples, orange peel, gunk and blobby stuff.

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When you’re on vacation, it’s all too easy to abandon everything you know about eating healthfully — and then return home unable to button your pants.

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Summer means reinvigorating your wardrobe with white pants, shorts, sundresses, tank tops and Bikinis, oh my! Your style has come out of its winter cocoon and blossomed into a beautiful button-fly.

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