Weight
Loss Program
There are lots of reasons for people
who are overweight or obese to lose weight. To be healthier.
To look better. To feel better. To have more energy.
No matter what the reason, successful weight loss and healthy
weight management depend on sensible goals and expectations.
If you set sensible goals for yourself, chances are you'll
be more likely to meet them and have a better chance of keeping
the weight off.
In fact, losing even five to 10 percent of your weight is
the kind of goal that can help improve your health. Most overweight
people should lose weight gradually. For safe and healthy
weight loss, try not to exceed a rate of two pounds per
week.
Weight loss program may get easier over time. Once these
successful programs have maintained a weight loss for 2-5
years, the chances of longer-term success greatly increase.
For many people who are overweight or obese, long-term —
and healthy — weight management generally requires sensible
goals and a commitment to make realistic changes in their
lifestyle and improve their health. A lifestyle based on healthy
eating and regular physical activity can be a real lifesaver.
The National Weight Control Registry provides information
about the strategies used by successful weight loss maintainers
to achieve and maintain long-term weight loss. National Weight
Control Registry members provide evidence that long-term weight
loss maintenance is possible and help identify the specific
approaches associated with long-term success.
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