Starting a Weight-Loss Plan

The hardest part about losing weight is figuring out which program will work best for you. Here are resources to help you choose the healthiest path.

The Dangers of Being Overweight or Underweight
Being overweight or obese can be extremely detrimental to your health.
Health Hazard: Carrying Excessive Weight
Weight and Percent of Body Fat for Women
Overcoming Weight-Loss Barriers
Medical Conditions That May Affect Your Weight Loss
Is Being Underweight a Health Concern?
Choosing to Lose Weight
The first step in losing weight is commiting to the program. Use positive thinking and your own biology to be successful.
Death, Taxes, and Body Shape
Choosing Your Ideal Size
Setting Realistic Weight-loss Goals
Calorie Intake for Weight Loss and Weight Management
Think Yourself Thin
Staying on Your Weight-Loss Program
Maintaining Your Ideal Size
Women's Weight Concerns and Body Image
The Effects of Metabolism and Stress
The speed of your metabolism and the amount of stress you are under can have dramatic effects on your attempts to lose weight.
How a Caveman's Biology Affects Your Weight Loss
Your Body's Metabolism
Starvation Metabolism
Boosting Your Metabolism
Stress Can Make You Fat
Simple and Effective Stress Soothers
Diet Programs, Surgery, and Supplements
Diet "fads" and dangerous surgery and pills could hurt you and your attempts to lose weight. Learn what approaches will truly benefit your weight-loss efforts instead.
Evaluating Weight-Loss Programs
Diets: Bad, Fair, Good
Liposuction, Tummy Tucks, and Stomach Surgery
Taking Supplements for Weight Loss
Weight Loss: Finding Support
Healthy Eating: Valuable Vitamins
Healthy Eating: Mighty Minerals
Making Sense of Diet Pills
More Resources
Exercising for Weight Loss
Eating for Weight Loss
More Nutritional Resources

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