Forget crash diets and other fads: we spoke to experts for advice on safe, scientific approaches to meeting your weight goals.

"That’s surprisingly quick – almost four times faster than the weight regain seen after stopping weight-loss programmes based on diet and physical activity. The health improvements vanish too, with blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels returning to where they started.

Lazy Ways to Lose Weight This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Key takeaways: You don’t have to make drastic changes or go