Body Weight Loss and Maintenance
2008-04-03 10:32:00
Even modest weight loss can reduce the risk factors for heart disease and diabetes. The simplest (but still difficult) approach to weight loss is reducing calories and exercising at least 150 minutes a week. Behavioral and mental changes in eating habits, physical activity, and attitudes about food and weight are also essential to weight management. For people who are very overweight and cannot lose weight through lifestyle changes, a number of effective weight-loss medications are available. For those with severe obesity, surgical procedures are proving to be very beneficial.Some Tips for Losing Weight
. The following are some general suggestions for dieters:Start with realistic goals. Diet failure is extremely common, and the odds of significant weight loss are low, particularly in people
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