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Get back into these calorie-busting activities you used to love as a kid

Beware the taco salad, says a study published in the Journal of Consumer Research last week. It found that dieters' focus on food names can lead them to overeat.

Whether you love the cold or hate it, you can burn calories, have fun, and get a little exercise by making these five activities part of your winter routine

Exercises and snack ideas for couch potatoes

Good news for meat and cheese lovers looking to shed winter weight quickly and with a little effort. A new study (via NYTimes) suggests that not only can you lose weight faster on a high-fat, low-carb diet, but also that when combined with regular exercise—at least in the short term—a diet that’s higher in fat doesn’t negatively impact heart health