The Skinny on Obesity
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Americans have been packing on the pounds and coping with the consequences of being overweight. Type-2 diabetes and heart disease are just two of the chronic ill effects associated with obesity. Getting your weight under control is critical to long-term health. This month, we give you the skinny on obesity, its causes and treatments, and include tools and a fun tip for losing weight safely.
Obesity – A Modern Epidemic
Obesity affects about 30 percent of the U.S. population – and it’s been increasing year after year. Still, it’s a disease that can be treated with lifestyle changes. Learn more about the disease and its health risks and get the facts so you can start your own transformation.
Eating Well for Weight Loss
The latest guidelines recommended by nutrition experts are the go-to source for eating a healthy diet. Find out which foods support weight loss, as well as how to calculate your caloric needs.
Fitness and Exercise
These days, it’s common knowledge that exercise can help you remain youthful, but it’s a must for losing weight. Included here are articles and tips to help get you started and avoid injury. Before your first set of jumping jacks, consult with your doctor and get the go-ahead.
Losing Weight with Positive Thinking
Help yourself lose weight by thinking you can succeed. It may sound far-fetched but science backs the idea. We show you how to put this fun tip into practice so that it’s part of your daily weight-loss routine. You have nothing to lose except a few unwanted pounds.
Americans have been packing on the pounds and coping with the consequences of being overweight. Type-2 diabetes and heart disease are just two of the chronic ill effects associated with obesity. Getting your weight under control is critical to long-term health. This month, we give you the skinny on obesity, its causes and treatments, and include tools and a fun tip for losing weight safely.
Obesity – A Modern Epidemic
Obesity affects about 30 percent of the U.S. population – and it’s been increasing year after year. Still, it’s a disease that can be treated with lifestyle changes. Learn more about the disease and its health risks and get the facts so you can start your own transformation.
Eating Well for Weight Loss
The latest guidelines recommended by nutrition experts are the go-to source for eating a healthy diet. Find out which foods support weight loss, as well as how to calculate your caloric needs.
Fitness and Exercise
These days, it’s common knowledge that exercise can help you remain youthful, but it’s a must for losing weight. Included here are articles and tips to help get you started and avoid injury. Before your first set of jumping jacks, consult with your doctor and get the go-ahead.
Losing Weight with Positive Thinking
Help yourself lose weight by thinking you can succeed. It may sound far-fetched but science backs the idea. We show you how to put this fun tip into practice so that it’s part of your daily weight-loss routine. You have nothing to lose except a few unwanted pounds.
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Comment by Susana on July 2, 2009 at 8:01pm -
Great post! I clicked on the links and got even more information.
I liked, "Focus on health, not diets" in one of them :)
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