There are dozens of fad diets promising quick and easy weight loss, but the truth is there’s no magic formula, powder or pill to melt away weight. The trick is really no trick at all: A reduced-calorie diet coupled with exercise. You don’t have to deprive yourself of your favorite foods or sweat for hours to see results, either. In fact, experts often advise that you shouldn’t make changes you can’t sustain over the long term. If you get frustrated, you’re more likely to give up.

If you’re looking for an awards show that transcends the bland and boring, the 2012 "MTV Movie Awards" promises some wackiness and fun as well as large doses of unpredictability. Airing live from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, Calif., on June 3 at 9 p.m., the show is a telecast featuring MTV viewers’ favorite stars, films and music.

 

 

 

With at least 740 wineries and more than 40,000 acres planted in wine grapes, the state of Washington is one of the top five in the nation for premium wine production. That means plenty of opportunity for Washington’s wine lovers to sample world-class vintages right here at home. Need a little taste of coming events to whet your palate? Read on.

A BBQ is as much about food as it is a social gathering. What’s not to like about sampling other people’s cooking while your kids play in the fresh air? If you’re tired of making your tried-and-true potluck dishes, perk up your repertoire with the following spring BBQ ideas.

Many people put off saving for retirement because they don’t realize how many investment opportunities are available. Yet starting young gives you more time to grow your savings through investments such as Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and 401K savings plans, mutual funds, Certificates of Deposit (CDs) and even purchasing real estate.