I know what you're probably thinking: "In theory, I know what I should be eating. In practice, I work from morning till night, I have a family, obligations, and the last thing I need is to spend two hours in the kitchen preparing a special meal."

Obesity is a serious and widespread disease defined by excess weight and body fat. Here are the most common myths about excess weight and the facts that debunk them.

"Go hard or go home" and similar "motivational" slogans give recreational training a wrong direction. Being active, training regularly, and eating healthily should primarily serve health, rather than just physical appearance. Social media, where we often don't see the reality but rather enhanced images, also contribute to people setting unrealistic ...