Lainey Younkin, M.S., RD, LDN

Lainey is a weight-loss dietitian who helps women ditch diets, change their habits and create a healthy lifestyle that lasts. She has Master's in Nutrition Communication from the Tufts Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy and completed her dietetics training at Massachusetts General Hospital, a Harvard teaching hospital. She writes on a variety of topics including weight loss, gut health, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and trendy diets. When she's not writing or counseling, you can find her on a run, out to brunch, or with coffee in hand trying to keep up with her two little boys.

How Much Weight Can You Really Lose in a Month?

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Can you lose 10, 15, or 20 pounds in a month? Sure. But read on to learn why you likely shouldn't.

What You Need to Know About Your Cholesterol Levels

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The good, the bad and the total: What is cholesterol—and is it important to know your levels?

4 Ways to Combat Menopause Weight Gain, According to a Doctor

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Here's what a weight management doctor has to say about maintaining a healthy weight—and losing weight—after menopause.

10 Eating Changes You Should Make When You Turn 30

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30 may be the new 20, but the age milestone is also a good reminder to start taking better care of your body. Here are 10 ways to tweak your diet to help keep you aging healthfully as you enter a new decade.

How to Maintain a Healthy Weight When You're Taking Medication That Makes It Hard

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When dealing with a new diagnosis or starting a new medication, it can be frustrating to deal with any resulting weight gain or challenges when it comes to losing weight. Here's what a weight-management doctor suggests you do to help make it all easier.

The #1 Habit You Should Break to Lose Weight, According to a Dietitian

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Ditch this one behavior to stop feeling so hungry and actually hit your weight-loss goals.

What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Too Much

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No, your stomach will not explode. Read on to find out what happens in your body after a really big meal.

Top 10 Pregnancy Superfoods, According to Dietitians

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What you eat the baby eats—and baby needs specific nutrients for optimal development of all those tiny organs. We've rounded up the top ten pregnancy superfoods so you can be confident you're making those extra calories count.

8 Easy Ways to Stop Weight Gain, According to Health Experts

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It's normal for weight to fluctuate 2 to 5 pounds throughout the week but once that number starts to creep outside your comfortable weight range, you might be wondering how to halt the gain. Here are a few expert-approved ways to help.

8 Sneaky Reasons You Could Be Gaining Weight, According to a Dietitian

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Pants feel snug? Here are some of the possible the culprits.

What Should You Eat Before and After Getting the COVID Vaccine? Here's What the Experts Say

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Don't worry, you don't need a special diet to get your vaccine. But we talked to the CDC and doctors to learn more about drinking alcohol and if there were any foods it would be a good idea to eat or avoid before and after your shot.

What You Need to Know About Intermittent Fasting for Women

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Intermittent fasting boasts many benefits, but it could do more harm than good for women. We review the pros and cons of intermittent fasting for women, plus tell you how to get started.

Vegan vs. Keto: How Do These Two Diets Compare?

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Learn more about the similarities and differences between these two diets. Plus, find out more about the health benefits and cons of each diet plan, which foods are allowed and off limits and how decide what's right for you.