Monday, January 14, 2008

Healthy Weight Loss

Many people struggle to lose weight and fall prey to any number of miracle supplements, programs or diets. Throwing caution to the wind and jumping headfirst into the latest weight loss fad is likely to be ineffective, and may be downright dangerous.

The truth is that you can lose weight in a healthy manner. While educating yourself about nutrition and exercise is important, common sense will be your best guide as to what is legitimate.

A great way to start your journey toward weight loss is to use the Mayo Clinic's Healthy Weight Pyramid. You simply enter your age, weight, height and sex. The Healthy Weight Pyramid will then generate a familiar food pyramid that is tailored specifically to your weight loss goals. It also provides tips for getting started.

Check it out!

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