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• Mom drops 100 pounds, wins state bodybuilding competition Play Video

  May 7, 2013 10:01 AM

  A Colorado Springs woman makes an inspiring journey to becoming a body building champion. The 46-year-old mom just won the state's natural body building competition after overcoming a huge obstacle. Pam Brown hits the gym every morning at 4:00 am, before she gets her kids off to school and... more »

• Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off winner weighs in at 900 pounds!

  October 20, 2012 6:20 PM

  If you've ever needed a fork lift to pack a pumpkin, you could have competed in the Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off today in Old Colorado City. All of the pumpkins were weighed, and it was definitely a family photo opportunity. The winner of the day was a huge pumpkin weighing in... more »

• Skinny people eat chocolate

  March 28, 2012 6:13 AM

  Here's some good news for all you choco-holics out there: a new study indicates those who eat more chocolate, weigh less. The new research suggests that those who ate chocolate more frequently had a lower body mass index. That means a lower weight for their height. Doctors from... more »

• Getting cash to lose weight Play Video

  December 28, 2011 5:25 AM

  DENVER (AP) -- Insurance company Kaiser Permanente Colorado is offering cash to Coloradans to lose weight and keep it off. Companies have been making similar offers to their employees for years as a way to reduce obesity in the workplace and lower health costs, but Kaiser is taking it... more »

• Babies on obesity path? New sign may offer answer

  November 7, 2011 6:39 PM

  CHICAGO (AP) - By the time your baby is two years old, you may be able to tell if he or she is likely to become obese later on. Researchers say babies that have passed two key milestones on doctors' growth charts by the age of two face double... more »

• Weight tops the list of tough topics to talk about with your kids

  August 20, 2011 12:28 AM

  A news study says "weight" is the more difficult conversation for parents to have with their kids; tougher than sex, drugs, and alcohol. The information comes from the "Raising Fit Kids" national study, where more than 2,200 parents and children were surveyed on their opinions and perspectives on weight... more »

• 'Biggest Loser' continues to spark interest in weight loss

  January 4, 2011 7:48 PM

  Season 11 of the Biggest Loser premieres at 7 o'clock tonight on NBC. If you're one of the many trying to lose weight this year, News First 5 wants to help. News First 5 has created a special Facebook page to help you stay fit in 2011. It's called... more »

• Become a News First 5 Biggest Loser

  January 4, 2011 12:25 PM

  It's a New Year and perhaps time for a new you. If you're trying to lose weight, News First 5 wants to help. We've set up a new Facebook page called News First 5's Biggest Losers . It's a resource of stories, tips and motivation for staying fit and healthy... more »

• Obesity tied to lack of nighttime sleep

  September 8, 2010 3:30 PM

  Infants and young children who don't get enough nighttime sleep may be at risk for obesity later in life. Researchers studied the sleep habits of almost 2,000 children in 1997 and then followed up five years later. About a third of the children were overweight or obese -- and... more »

• Excess weight affects memory

  July 19, 2010 9:40 AM

  The more an older woman weighs -- the worse her memory. A study out of Northwestern University found for every one point increase in Body Mass Index, a woman's memory score dropped a point. Researchers looked at the brain function and weight of over 8500 postmenopausal women. Those... more »

• Pueblo athlete to compete at Special Olympics

  July 14, 2010 6:32 PM

  A man from Pueblo is out to prove disabilities can't get in the way of your dreams. Jeremy Rodriguez struggles with certain basic skills like reading, but when it comes to lifting weights, his coaches say he's in a league of his own. "Jeremy is a machine," said his coach... more »

• First lady releases child obesity recommendations

  May 11, 2010 10:23 AM

  A government panel says women could help reduce childhood obesity by maintaining a healthy weight when they become pregnant and by breast-feeding their babies. The suggestions are among 70 recommendations in the panel's report, released Tuesday by first lady Michelle Obama. One in 3 American children is overweight... more »

• Gene linked to obesity and Alzheimer's disease

  April 24, 2010 11:37 AM

  A third of americans are estimated to carry a genetic variant that experts say makes them more vulnerable to obesity -and- Alzheimer's disease. UCLA researchers studied brain scans of more than 200 elderly adults, and found reduced brain volume in carriers of the genetic variant. The gene is... more »

• Life expectancy may go down due to obesity

  April 10, 2010 12:44 PM

  Life expectancy may go down this century because of the obesity epidemic. Researchers at the University of Michigan looked at medical data collected on americans born between 1926 and 2005. They found one out of five adults born during the mid 19-sixties to eighties were obese by the time... more »

• Life expectancy may go down due to obesity epidemic

  April 10, 2010 12:27 PM

  Life expectancy may go down this century because of the obesity epidemic. Researchers at the University of Michigan looked at medical data collected on americans born between 1926 and 2005. They found one out of five adults born during the mid 19-sixties to eighties were obese by the time... more »

• Biggest Loser winner Danny keeping it off

  February 16, 2010 3:56 PM

  Need your "The Biggest Loser" fix? The popular show is pre-empted this week by the Olympics, so here's an update on the most recent winner. Season 8 champ Danny Cahill lost 239 pounds and he's keeping it off. Cahill went from 430 to 191--losing weight than any other... more »

• Pair of dieting dachshunds lose nearly 70 pounds

  February 7, 2010 11:28 AM

  Pretzel and Schnitzel are two svelte sisters who've beaten the battle of the bulge. The previously plump pups currently reside at the Capital Area Humane Society in Lansing, Michigan. 4-year-old Pretzel weighed in at a staggering 60 pounds when she arrived. "She's a standard dachshund. She should be... more »

• A lifetime partner could lead to more weight

  January 17, 2010 12:00 PM

  Finding a partner to spend your life with could lead to a lifetime of love, and a larger dress size! A new study from Australia finds the average 140-pound woman living with a significant other will gain 15 pounds over a decade. Add 5 more pounds if she also has... more »

• Obesity causes just as many health problems as smoking

  January 5, 2010 7:28 AM

  New research finds obesity now causes just as many health problems in americans as smoking, maybe even more. According to the new study from Columbia University, the proportion of smokers dropped about 18% between 1993 and 2008, while the proportion of obese people jumped 85%! Researchers say smoking... more »

• Researchers: Obesity causes just as many health problems as smoking

  January 5, 2010 7:17 AM

  New research finds obesity now causes just as many health problems in americans as smoking, maybe even more. According to the new study from Columbia University, the proportion of smokers dropped about 18% between 1993 and 2008, while the proportion of obese people jumped 85%! Researchers say smoking... more »

• Free class for teens with diabetes in Pueblo

  December 1, 2009 5:02 PM

  For teens with diabetes, learning proper nutrition and weight management is imperative to remaining healthy. The Pueblo City-County Health Department is sponsoring a free, 14 week diabetes class beginning in January. It's aimed at teens 13-18. Participants will meet weekly for 90 minutes. Parents are also encouraged to attend. ... more »