Weight Loss Overview

Encyclopedia: Weight Loss

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Weight loss, in the context of medicine or health or physical fitness, is a reduction of the total body weight, due to a mean loss of fluid, body fat or adipose tissue and/or lean mass, namely bone mineral deposits, muscle, tendon and other connective tissue. A significant loss of total body weight is a serious, chronic illness. Substantial, unintentional weight loss is a symptom of acute or chronic illness, especially...


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  • Weight-Loss Center - MayoClinic.com

    Weight-Loss Center reliable information to achieve weight loss and maintain a
    healthy weight.

    Mayo Clinic

  • WIN - Publication - Weight Loss for Life National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

    There are many ways to lose weight, but it is not always easy to keep the weight
    off. The key to successful weight loss is making changes in your eating and ...

    National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

  • Overweight, Obesity, and Weight Loss << Frequently Asked Questions ...

    Weight loss surgeries also called bariatric (bair-ee-AT-rik) surgeries can help
    treat obesity. You should only consider surgical treatment for weight loss ...

    National Women's Health Information Center

  • Selecting a Weight Loss Program

    Remember, quick weight loss methods don't provide lasting results. Weight loss
    methods that rely on diet aids like drinks, prepackaged foods, or diet pills ...

    http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/lose_wt/wtl_prog.htm

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  • Weight-Loss Center - MayoClinic.com

    Weight-Loss Center reliable information to achieve weight loss and maintain a
    healthy weight.

    Mayo Clinic

  • WIN - Publication - Weight Loss for Life National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

    There are many ways to lose weight, but it is not always easy to keep the weight
    off. The key to successful weight loss is making changes in your eating and ...

    National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

  • Overweight, Obesity, and Weight Loss << Frequently Asked Questions ...

    Weight loss surgeries also called bariatric (bair-ee-AT-rik) surgeries can help
    treat obesity. You should only consider surgical treatment for weight loss ...

    National Women's Health Information Center

  • Selecting a Weight Loss Program

    Remember, quick weight loss methods don't provide lasting results. Weight loss
    methods that rely on diet aids like drinks, prepackaged foods, or diet pills ...

    http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/lose_wt/wtl_prog.htm

  • Vikings' Williamses too meet with NFL

    NEW YORK (AP) -- Minnesota Vikings defensive linemen Kevin and Pat Williams were to meet with NFL officials to appeal their suspensions after testing positive for a weight-loss diuretic considered a masking agent for steroids.......

    Nov 17, 2008

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  • Medicare wants limits for weight loss surgery

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Medicare, the U.S. government's largest payer of health care, said on Monday it does not plan to cover weight-loss surgery in diabetic patients who are not dangerously overweight, saying there is...

    Nov 17, 2008

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I did south beach and I lost about 50 pounds in not even 3 months. And I've kept it off for almost 2 years now. I found it to be...

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    The South Beach Diet Supercharged: Faster Weight Loss and Better...

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    In the all-new The South Beach Diet Supercharged, Dr. Arthur Agatston shows you how to rev up your metabolism and lose weight faster....


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Portion Control Slide Show

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Portion control for weight loss

One of the keys to a healthy diet is correct portion size. If you are on a diet, eating large proportions of healthy and nutritious foods can actually cause you to gain weight due to the increased calories. This slide show will show you how to lose weight by controlling portion size - you'll learn the right portions for vegetables, fruits, meats, grains, and dairy foods.

Portion Size Slide Show

Blood Sugar Slide Show

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For those with diabetes testing your blood sugar is an important part of managing your health. Whether you're a pro or just starting out this slide show from the Mayo Clinic takes you through the entire process from washing your hands to recording the numbers to storing your glucometer.

Blood Sugar Testing Slide Show

Basic Stretches Slide Show

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Stretching is an essential part of exercise; learn the basics with this helpful slide show.

Basic Stretches Slide Show


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BMI Calculator

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Knowing your body mass index is an important part of managing your weight. Get your BMI now!

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The lose-a-pound calculator can provide you
a more realistic timeline for losing weight
based on how much weight you wish to lose.
Rather than focusing on how many pounds you need to lose, use the calculator to determine how many calories you can realistically burn with your favorite activities.

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