Christina Stiehl

SELF • 23rd January 2026

Why I’m Choosing Not to Take GLP-1s, Even Though Everyone Expects Me To

If I’m a good candidate for GLP-1s and I’m looking to improve my body composition, why would I pass up a medication that’s clinically proven to be much more effective than diet and exercise alone?

Noom • 27th February 2023

Here’s why you’re not losing weight (and what to do instead)

Have you been eating healthier, loading up on veggies, tracking your calories, working out, and still not seeing the scale budge? If you’re having a hard time losing weight, we know it’s frustrating. Most media and fitness memes would have you believe that losing weight should be as simple as eating less and moving more, or burning more calories than you take in. And while eating in a calorie deficit can help you lose weight, the reality is that weight loss is a lot more nuanced.

Noom • 14th February 2023

How to identify—and break—a weight loss plateau in 2023

When people set out to lose weight, they might assume the numbers on the scale will go down steadily. In reality, it’s more common for your weight to fluctuate—you’ll go up and down. But if you’re following your program successfully, you should be able to steadily lose weight in a descending trajectory overall.

POPSUGAR Fitness • 9th June 2020

If You're Trying to Lose Belly Fat in 2 Months, Follow These 8 Tips

So you want to lose belly fat. You probably want to see results as soon as possible; you've probably even seen the articles online or magazine coverlines that promise a flat belly in days or with just one move. If these claims sound too good to be true, that's because they are. In reality, losing belly fat takes time. Although you probably won't completely transform your physique in two months, you can see progress in just a matter of eight weeks.

POPSUGAR Fitness • 6th January 2019

These Experts Explain the 6 Things You Need to Lose Weight and Meet Your Goals

So you're ready to start losing weight: you're committed to changing your lifestyle, eating cleaner, hitting the gym, adopting healthier habits, and getting enough sleep. But where do you go from here? Starting a weight-loss journey can be particularly overwhelming, especially if you're not sure where to begin. Luckily, we tapped our experts: personal trainers, registered dietitians, and other weight-loss gurus who explain the basics of weight loss.

POPSUGAR Fitness • 24th February 2019

Don't Believe All the Fad-Diet Hype — Losing Fat Boils Down to These 7 Basics

It seems like every day there's a new headline on the internet or a new coverline on a magazine promising you can slim down in days, shed belly fat with just one ab move, and completely transform your body with one specific fad diet. In reality, losing fat (which is really what people want to lose when they lose weight) boils down to these simple basics. We tapped registered dietitians and personal trainers, who explained how to lose body fat and keep it off for good.

POPSUGAR Fitness • 12th February 2019

Yes, You Can Drink Alcohol and Still Lose Weight — Here's How

I you're trying to lose weight, you probably think you need to give up alcohol entirely, right? Not exactly.

POPSUGAR Fitness • 6th January 2019

How to Start Losing Weight, Straight From People Who Have Lost 35 or More Pounds

Losing any amount of weight can be overwhelming: you know you want to make a change in your life, but where do you even begin? For these 10 women, losing weight all started with an initial step. Some started out by simply walking, while others tracked everything they ate, no matter how healthy (or unhealthy) it was.

Eat This, Not That! • 16th May 2017

This is How Much Water You Need to Drink for Weight Loss

Drinking plenty of water is one of the major tenets of weight loss. But just how much water is ‘plenty?’

Eat This, Not That! • 12th June 2017

12 Myths About Rapid Weight Loss—Busted!

We hate to break it to you, but shedding tons of pounds overnight is pretty difficult. For the most part, losing weight requires some smart choices and usually lots of patience. Here are some of the biggest myths about rapid weight loss.

POPSUGAR Fitness • 30th July 2018

How to Burn Belly Fat Quick, According to These Weight-Loss Experts

Belly fat seems to be a common trouble for people looking to lose weight. And it's not just for aesthetics; visceral fat, or the belly fat stored in your abdominal cavity, is the most dangerous. It's been linked to an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and other chronic conditions. But while many people want to target their belly fat, it's easier said than done. You can't spot-reduce fat from any specific place in your body. That's why endless crunches won't give you fl

POPSUGAR Fitness • 23rd June 2018

This Mom Used Beachbody to Lose 111 Pounds: "I'm More Confident Than I've Ever Been"

Lori Zold, 44, had been overweight her entire adult life; she hadn't been below 200 pounds since she was 18 years old — that is, until she found Beachbody. Here's how the mom used the popular fitness program and its supplements Shakeology and Beachbody Performance to lose over 100 pounds and gain a new sense of self.

POPSUGAR Fitness • 18th March 2019

7 Experts Reveal How to Lose Belly Fat Once and For All

Belly fat seems to be the most common spot people want to target when they lose weight. And it's not just for aesthetics; too much belly fat can be dangerous. Visceral fat, the layer of fat in your abdominal cavity that surrounds vital organs, has been linked to heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and PCOS, among other conditions.

Eat This, Not That! • 29th October 2017

Dieters Reveal Their Biggest Weight Loss Mistakes

Losing weight isn’t always an easy journey. It takes plenty of hard work and sacrifice, and there will inevitably be setbacks along the way. Even people who have reached their goal weight and maintained their weight loss have had their fair share of mistakes throughout their weight-loss journeys.

Eat This, Not That! • 24th May 2017

Is This the #1 Food for Weight Loss?

It’s low in calories, can rev up your metabolism, and quash those junk food cravings. Is this the healthiest food you can eat?

Eat This Not That • 2nd May 2017

Will Ditching Dairy Help You Lose Weight?

It’s the weight-loss trick celebrities such as Khloe Kardashian and Jessica Alba have credited for helping them slim down. By forgoing diet staples like cheese, milk, and yogurt, dairy-free advocates swear cutting out cow's milk has helped them shed those unwanted pounds.

Eat This, Not That! • 28th April 2017

Why Giving Up Carbs Can Make You Fat

Demonized as the button-busting devil, carbs are often seen as responsible for out-of-control weight gain. Therefore, some people have cut out carbs entirely in an effort to shed a few. The problem? Carbohydrates—especially healthy complex carbs—are an essential part of a well-balanced diet.

Eat This, Not That! • 14th April 2017

20 Food Swaps that Double Weight Loss

Want to double your weight loss? Cut your calories in half. The researchers at Eat This, Not That! discovered these smarter swaps that will help you blast fat faster. With half the calories of their counterparts, you’ll double your weight loss—without giving up your favorite foods.

Eat This, Not That! • 29th March 2017

35 Instant Weight-Loss Ideas

We know that shedding unwanted pounds used to mean giving up your favorite foods, logging hours at the gym, and being hungry (and hangry) all the time. Fortunately, dropping a dress size (or two) doesn’t have to be that complicated or torturous.

Eat This Not That • 16th March 2017

10 Diet Mistakes Everyone Else is Making

Are all fats bad? Are all carbs worse? And is it possible to consume too much protein? With so much conflicting nutrition information out there, it’s easy for people to fall into unhealthy eating habits without even realizing it.