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Disgust strong motivator to lose weight

Reality slapped Marshall Porterfield hard when he watched a 2008 video of himself on vacation in Jamaica. "I realized I was a lot more overweight than I thought," Porterfield said. "I was disappointed and embarrassed that I let myself get to that point."

Exercise, eating fruit, veggies a good way to lose weight

Resolutions to lose weight, exercise more, and eat plenty of fruits and vegetables are part of almost everyone’s to-do list when a new year begins. A great plan … but to make sure all those extra ...

Study: 'Yo-yo dieting' not tied to early death

Despite earlier concerns, dieters who repeatedly lose weight and then gain it back aren't at higher risk of early death than people who don't "yo-yo diet," according to a new report

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Eating for weight loss

The two most popular New Year resolutions are to lose weight and increase exercise levels.

New competition motivates Kansas students to lose weight

More than 140 students, faculty and staff hit the scales Wednesday afternoon for the first week’s weigh-in of the Scale Down Challenge at Ambler Recreation Center. The 10-week, weight-loss program, which is modeled after NBC’s television show “The Biggest Loser,” weighs participants every week and awards cash prizes for those who lose the greatest percentage of their initial weight. The Scale ...

"Yo-yo dieting" not tied to early death: study

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Despite earlier concerns, dieters who repeatedly lose weight and then gain it back aren't at higher risk of early death than people who don't "yo-yo diet," according to a new report. About two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese, and many are trying to shed the extra pounds. Over the long term, however, most people who lose weight through dieting regain it ...

Automakers Slim Down With Weight Loss Support Group

The Center for Automotive Research (CAR) is launching a campaign to help cars lose weight in order to gain efficiency and performance.

Maryland health centers take more personalized approach to weight loss

Using better technology and addressing emotional factors help industry move beyond one-size-fits-all approach Sharlene Fair had tried for years to lose weight, but nothing seemed to work until she found her answer after breathing into a tube at her local gym.

Fat Doctors Are Less Likely to Help Patients Lose Weight

Would you take weight-loss advice from a doctor who hasn't got control of his own size?