The scale might not be telling you the whole picture. Weight gain during exercise often reflects more muscle, not setbacks in your progress. Muscle is denser than fat, so body composition can improve ...

Despite regular exercise, a person may gain weight for several reasons. These include increased muscle mass, water retention, and stress responses. If a person’s goal is to lose or maintain weight, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Working out while trying to lose weight can feel like it’s you against the scale. One day your weight is ...

Working out while trying to lose weight can feel like it’s you against the scale. One day your weight is down, then suddenly, it’s up a few pounds, even though you’re exercising pretty regularly. But ...

For many fitness enthusiasts, the journey of working out while trying to lose weight can be an emotional rollercoaster. The scale’s unpredictable fluctuations — showing a decrease one day and a spike ...

While our goals of weight loss, weight gain, better fitness or longevity may be the same, the road to get there will be ...

Weight gain is common in women going through menopause. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including hormone fluctuations, muscle loss, poor sleep, and changes in eating and exercise habits.

The stress hormone cortisol can cause appetite and fat storage changes. Find out how to help fight this stress/weight-gain cycle by managing stress.