Women tend to gain weight in a few special spots — our thighs, tush, face, breasts, and of course, our tummies. If you suffer from a mushy middle, here are some possible reasons why. Read more

Snacking between meals is a great way to keep hunger at bay and fuel your important calorie-burning workouts. If you often enjoy a midmorning or late-afternoon snack, read up on the common mistakes that people make when it comes to eating between meals that can cause the numbers on the scale to go up. Source: Flickr User VegaTeam and Thinkstock Read more

If you're a conscious eater who happens to have an enormous sweet tooth, you can bake your cake and eat it, too, as long as you use healthy recipes. Cookies, muffins, pies, and brownies can definitely be made with a nutritional twist, but if you're not careful, your healthy treat could still cause major weight gain. Avoid these mistakes in the kitchen to avoid needing a bigger apron. Source: Read more

Are your jeans fitting a bit more snugly than usual? You may have Old Man Winter to thank for that. All that celebrating through the holidays is one reason the numbers on your scale may have increased, and here are six more ways Winter may cause the pounds to pack on even more, with tips for avoiding seasonal weight gain. Source: Thinkstock and Flickr User David Leggett Read more

Nighttime wining and dining can devastate your healthy daytime habits, whether you're with a special someone or your closest friends. Those delightfully decadent appetizers, simmering entrees, cocktails, and desserts add up quick, and it's hard to hit the gym afterward when there's fun to be had out on the town. Sunny Summer days and nights make for hot and healthy dates, but there are plenty of Read more

I always thought putting on a little "Winter padding" was expected each time the cold weather blew in, but if you can prevent gaining those few extra pounds, you won't have to worry about losing them come Spring. Here are seven ways to avoid an expanding waistline in the Winter. Read more

Being in a relationship has a lot of perks, but spending all that time with your honey can make you forget to take care of yourself, which can translate to an expanding waistline. If your clothes feel a bit more snug since you started getting serious with that special someone, here are some ways your relationship might be bringing on the pounds. Read more

Marriage is supposed to be all love and bliss, but it may not be so great for your waistline or health. Studies show that people who get married are twice as likely to become obese as those who are merely dating! So even though you've found your soul mate, it's no reason to "let yourself go." Here are some tips to help you keep the pounds off after your wedding, and live fit and healthy ever Read more

While springtime weather may encourage us to eat cooling salads and go for exhilarating runs outside, if you're not careful, it can also lead to weight gain. Check out these must-follow tips to keep a lean bod in time to show it off in your bikini this Summer. Source: Flickr User twodolla, Flickr User amrufm, and Flickr User adactio Read more

Cover it up! Try as they might, it is not easy for a mama-to-be to hide her pregnancy after the 20-week mark. Actresses may show off their bumps to much fanfare off screen, but on screen it depends on the storyline. While some television shows lend themselves to pregnant characters, others rely on their writers to use creative means to hide their stars' growing midsections or joke about weight Read more