On paper, getting rid of body fat seems simple — eat fewer calories, exercise more. But, the reality is that shedding extra pounds is more difficult in practice. These tips will help you to embrace three rules for burning body fat from Tom Venuto, author of The Body Fat Solution.

For many dieters, exercise is a major stumbling block in successfully losing weight and keeping it off. If you’re one of them, then you need an easy fitness routine that’s convenient, affordable, and that you’re more likely to stick to. This common fitness routine provides all those benefits – and more. Learn more about its benefits and how to work it into your normal daily activities.

Blame your aunt for those hips? Think you’ve inherited your dad’s belly? You may be on to something. The age-old question of why men store fat in their bellies and women store it in their hips may have finally been answered: Genetically speaking, the fat tissue is almost completely different, according to research conducted by UT Southwestern Medical Center and published in the International Journal of Obesity.

Research shows that working out on an elliptical exercise machine can give you the same or more cardio benefits as running on a treadmill. But, you won’t have to suffer the same shock or impact in your feet and lower joints. So how do you get the right one for you? Use these tips when you go shopping.

Tired of shouldering the challenges of natural weight loss on your own? Get your colleagues involved. One study investigated the physical activity levels of Home Depot employees who participated in the “Move to Improve” program. Researchers found that workplace programs that encourage employees to set exercise goals really pay off. Find out how participants got fitter, and how you can get a similar program started at your workplace.