How to Lose Weight Well

How to Lose Weight Well (2016- )

RunningVariety show

Dr. Xand van Tulleken, Hala El-Shafie and Stacie Stewart attempt to uncover the secrets behind the most popular and over-used diets on the market today.

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Scheduleevery Monday at 20:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S06E01Episode 1Jan 5, 2021
S05E04Episode 4Jan 27, 2020
S05E03Episode 3Jan 20, 2020
S05E02Episode 2Jan 13, 2020
S05E01Episode 1Jan 6, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'How to Lose Weight Well' premiere?

'How to Lose Weight Well' premiered on January 4, 2016.

Who are the hosts of 'How to Lose Weight Well'?

Dr. Xand van Tulleken and Dr. Helen Lawal are the hosts of 'How to Lose Weight Well'.

What is the format of the show?

'How to Lose Weight Well' features different weight loss plans and diets that are tested by volunteers and experts.

What are some of the weight loss plans featured on the show?

Some of the weight loss plans featured on 'How to Lose Weight Well' include the 5:2 diet, the cabbage soup diet, and the baby food diet.

What is the 5:2 diet?

The 5:2 diet involves eating normally for five days and restricting calories for two non-consecutive days.

What is the cabbage soup diet?

The cabbage soup diet involves eating almost exclusively cabbage soup for seven days.

What is the baby food diet?

The baby food diet involves eating baby food instead of regular meals.

How long are the weight loss plans tested for on the show?

The weight loss plans are tested for a period of four weeks.

What is the purpose of the show?

The purpose of the show is to help viewers choose a weight loss plan that suits their needs and lifestyle.

Are the weight loss plans on the show scientifically proven?

Some of the weight loss plans are scientifically proven, while others are not.

How many seasons of 'How to Lose Weight Well' have aired?

There have been seven seasons of 'How to Lose Weight Well' aired so far.

What are some criticisms of the show?

Some criticisms of the show are that it promotes fad diets and doesn't emphasize the importance of long-term lifestyle changes.

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