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    Losing weight: 5 tips that work

    Need to lose weight? Start with these simple steps to improve your chances of long-term success: 1. Make sure you're ready. 2. Find your inner motivation. 3. Set realistic goals. 4. Learn to enjoy healthier foods. 5. Get and stay active.

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    Check your weight-loss readiness

    Weight loss requires commitment. Ask yourself the following questions to help you determine your readiness: 1. Am I willing to change my eating and activity habits? 2. Do I have the time to spend on making changes? 3. Or am I too distracted by stress and other pressures? Talk to your doctor if you need help addressing stressors or emotions that seem like obstacles to your readiness.

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    Weight loss: 6 strategies for success

    Make your weight-loss goals a reality with these proven strategies.

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    Weight-loss goals: Set yourself up for success

    Well-planned weight-loss goals help you convert thoughts into action. Here's how to create successful weight-loss goals.

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    Don't let the scale weigh you down

    If you're trying to lose weight, bad news from the scale can impact your efforts negatively. Practicing mindfulness can help moderate your reaction.

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    Ask for support to achieve your health goals

    Making healthy lifestyle changes isn't easy. Challenges will come up. Seeking support can make the difference between reaching your goals — or not.

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    Weight-loss readiness

    Answer these six questions to see if you're ready to start a weight-loss plan. Learn what steps to take if you aren't quite there.

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    How is brown fat different from other fat?

    Researchers have uncovered a type of body fat, dubbed brown fat, that appears to burn regular fat.

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    Slow metabolism: Is it to blame for weight gain?

    Is a slow metabolism the reason for your weight gain? Or is something else going on?

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    Weight loss: Set a realistic goal

    It may seem obvious to set a weight-loss goal that's realistic, but how do you know what that is? Depending on your weight, 5% of your current weight may be a realistic goal. If you're 180 pounds (82 kilograms), 5% is 9 pounds (4 kilograms). Even this level of weight loss can help lower your risk for chronic health problems, such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

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