Prime Minister pumps iron during gym visit
The Prime Minister seems to be serious about his mission to shed the pounds, even managing to lift a few sets of weights on a visit to a gym today.
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Weight wager: MP Jamie Stone challenges Boris Johnson to ‘£5 for 5lb’ bet
MP Jamie Stone has challenged Boris Johnson to a "£5 for 5lb" bet, after the prime minister encouraged the nation to lose weight.
What are the health benefits of losing weight?
Boris Johnson is leading a campaign to urge Britons to lose weight and improve their health.
Why we’ve gained weight during lockdown and what to do about it
A Scottish dietitian and a Slimming World consultant talk us through lockdown eating habits and and what we can do to keep our weight healthy.
Aberdeen University study finds women may hold the key to successful weight loss for men
The key to successful weight loss for men is women when they live with a female partner, according to a new study by Aberdeen University researchers.
North-east woman hoping to inspire others after shedding 13 STONE
A north-east woman is hoping to inspire others after shedding 13 stone in three years.
North-east woman drops two stone with Weight Watchers ahead of wedding
A north-east woman shed two stone – in time to walk up the aisle.
Aberdeen researchers looking for volunteers for weight loss study
Researchers in Aberdeen are looking for volunteers to take part in a new weight loss study.
Stephen Fry discusses drastic weight loss
Stephen Fry has said he feels “relieved” after shedding more than five stone since April.
North-east woman loses five stones to mark 40th birthday
A woman has reached her goal of losing five stones, becoming a slimming group coach – and running the London Marathon.
Dons fan Caitlin gets off couch to score weight-loss goal ahead of 10K run
A loyal Dons fan is hoping to hit the back of the net for a second time when she takes part in a 10k race.
Four-year-olds view overweight people negatively – study
Children as young as four see overweight people in a negative light, while those aged six and over use words such as “greedy”, research suggests.
North-east mum off to a running start with six stone weight loss
A north-east woman has been given a new lease of life shedding more than six stone in just a year – thanks to a weight-loss workshop.
Aberdeen slimmers ‘very disappointed’ as group shuts leaving people out of pocket
A popular weight loss group has suspended all its north-east classes.
No refunds as Scottish Slimmers cancels ALL classes
A popular weight loss group has suspended all its north-east classes and will not be refunding its membership passes.
Aberdeen woman drops five dress sizes and falls in love with cooking
An Aberdeen woman has told how she dropped five dress sizes after battling with her weight for years.
Kerry Katona shows off dramatic weight loss on Instagram
Kerry Katona has stunned her fans by sharing before and after pictures showing her startling weight loss.
Video: Four Aberdeen slimmers lose incredible 26 stone
Four Aberdeen friends have helped inspire each other to lose an incredible 26 stone combined.
Aberdeen bride’s mum sheds three stone ahead of big day
Kelly Barron was beside herself with happiness when daughter Lauren announced her plans to marry fiance Kris Taylor in the summer of 2018.
Paddy McGuinness wows fans with before and after weight loss pictures
Paddy McGuinness has stunned fans by sharing a before and after picture of his body transformation.
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.
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.