Incredible north-east slimmer reaches semi-finals after losing more than 10 stone
A north-east woman has reached the semi-finals of a national slimming competition.
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Hockey helps north-east mum lose five-and-a-half stone
A north-east mum is encouraging people to take up sport after playing hockey helped her lose an amazing five-and-a-half stone.
Weight-loss drug could be ‘holy grail’ in fight against obesity
A weight-loss pill has been hailed as a potential “holy grail” in the fight against obesity after a major study showed it did not increase the risk of serious heart problems.
Equivalent of the 26 stone lost by Aberdeen weight loss groups donated to foodbank
Two weight loss groups have made a donation to a foodbank after losing almost 26stone in one month.
North-east lorry driver celebrates losing nearly 12 stone by taking up Munro bagging
An HGV driver has celebrated losing more than 11 stone in a year by bagging as many Munros as possible.
How social media can help you lose weight, according to science
It might be seen as oversharing by some, but a new study suggests documenting weight loss on social media might help people achieve their goals.
A nice cup of tea may be better for you than you realise
Black tea has been found to alter gut bacteria to promote weight loss and other health benefits.
The secret to losing weight might be in our poo, scientists say
Exercising regularly and eating healthily but still not losing weight? Maybe a thorough analysis of your poo is what you need – at least according to scientists.
Mexico’s most obese man sheds 175kg on his weight loss journey
A Mexican man, believed to be the most obese living in the country, had shed over 100kg as part of a new weight loss regime. Juan Pedro Franco Salas hopes to lose enough weight of his original 595kg frame to enable him to undergo a gastric bypass operation.
Aberdeen woman sheds 14 stone in 18 months
A woman who lost half her body weight in less than 18 months has spoken about her weight loss journey to inspire others.
Aberdeen university study looks to turn toxic drugs into safe weight control aid
Hazardous drugs could be used as a way to create "blockbuster" slimming pills.
Aberdeen woman sheds half her body weight and drops from size 26 to 12
AN ABERDEEN woman has spoken of how she was spurred into losing almost half her body weight - after being unable to lift herself onto a motorbike.
Two North-east women drop 12 stone and 20 dress sizes in a year
TWO women have spoken of their joy after losing more than 12 stone between them.