Diet & Weight Loss

At any given time, one out of three Americans is on a diet or some sort of weight loss plan. Unfortunately, most of them fail. Those who are successful share common strategies, such as dieting with a buddy and sticking to a strict schedule of meals. Research shows that overweight individuals who have a healthy weight loss of 5 percent of their body weight can significantly lower their risk of diabetes, stroke, and even some cancers.

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Our experts answer your questions.

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"My doctor recently told me that I'm overweight. What should I do?"

With Theresa Stahl, Registered Dietitian

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Aerobic

Anaerobic

Body Mass Index

Carbohydrates

Childhood Obesity

Gastric Bypass

Metabolism

Overweight

Unintentional Weight Gain

Weight Lifting

Weight Management

Low-Calorie Recipes

You don't have to resort to carrots and celery sticks to shed extra pounds. In fact, there are a variety of delicious meals and desserts you can enjoy without blowing your diet. Get started with these tasty, low-calorie options.

Quick Chicken Parmigiana	Easy Spinach Lasagna
Chocolate Raspberry Layer Cake	Cheesy Asparagus Bake
Caesar Salad Sandwiches	Frittata Primavera
Almond Meringue Cakes	Country Quiche

Today's Health Tip

Diet & Nutrition

If you're a mindless muncher, there are a few steps you can take to curb the habit. Never eat late at night, until you're fully awake, or while multitasking. To avoid overeating in social situations, carry a bottle of water, a cell phone, or a clutch purse in your hand (it will keep you from snacking). And beware of alcohol, which can not only be highly caloric but also make you less aware of what you're eating.