Hugh Bonneville distracts BBC viewers with incredible weight loss during VJ Day 75

On Saturday, the BBC aired a handful of special programmes to mark 75 years since VJ Day and the end of World War Two. In one special instalment, titled The Nation’s Tribute, Joanna Lumley welcomed a number of famous faces, including Sheridan Smith and Nicola Roberts, to the show as they paid tributes and remembered […]

Mark Labbett opens up on real reason behind 4 stone weight loss: ‘People going to hate me’

Mark, 54, who is best known for his role on The Chase, spoke about his health in a conversation with the Loose Women panel on Tuesday afternoon. The Beast star is currently residing at home with his wife and young son as production on the ITV quiz show was ground to a halt in light […]

Outlander season 5: Ross star reveals secret backstory that triggered shock weight gain

Outlander fans will remember that Ross (played by Scott Kyle) played a frequent role in season two of the Starz show just ahead of the brutal battle of Culloden. The star has since made his exit. However, despite not being the biggest character, his appearance did make an impact, as the star’s refusal to bulk […]

Airline revealed to issue shock weight warning for ‘obese’ cabin crew

Pakistan International Airlines cabin crew face suspension should they tip the scales at 30lbs over the limit. The sensational claims were revealed as part of a staff memo, leaked to Pakistani outlet ARY News. It suggested those “obese” employees who weighed in at 30lbs – or 15 kilos – over an as yet unspecified figure […]

11 science-backed ways to lose weight without going on a diet

Shutterstock Going on a diet is a losing game. Some research suggests more than nine out of every 10 people who try to diet will fail. Even people who are able to diet successfully often fight a tough battle against the body’s evolutionarily savvy attempts to store extra energy. In fact, scientists have found that […]

Taking part in ‘dry January’ helps you save money, sleep better, and lose weight, new research says

Oleksandr Nagaiets/Shutterstock New research from the University of Sussex found that participating in “dry January” — a month-long abstention from drinking alcohol — could improve health throughout the rest of the year.  Many participants reported having improved health, better sleep, more energy, easier weight loss, better concentration, and better skin.  Many also said that they […]

Vitamin D deficiency: The amount of weight gain that may be caused by ‘sunshine’ condition

VITAMIN D deficiency symptoms include feeling tired, excessive sweating and having a general feeling of weakness. But you could also be at risk of the condition, and may need to add more vitamin D foods or supplements to your diet, if you’ve put on weight. How much weight gain could be a sign of a […]