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If you are overweight, you are not alone. Sixty-six percent of adults in the U.S. are overweight or obese. Achieving a healthy weight can help you control your cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar. It might also help you prevent weight-related diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, arthritis and some cancers.
Eating too much or not being physically active enough will make you overweight. To maintain your weight, the calories you eat must equal the energy you burn. To lose weight, you must use more calories than you eat. A weight-control strategy might include
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
The '''National Weight Control Registry''' is a United States register of people (18 years or older) who have lost at least 14kg (30lb) of weight and kept it off for at least one year. It was formed in 1993 by James Hill, University of Colorado and Rena Wing, Brown University. The registry surveys members to see what methods are successful in weight loss. Currently there are over 5,000 members. The average user has lost 32kg and kept it off for at least 6 years. Members lost weight by a wide variety of methods, but most included reducing food intake and increasing exercise. After losing weight, almost all of the registry members ate breakfast and weighed themselves regularly, usually once a day.
Redi-Rig Tackle, Inc. - In-line depth control. One product allows float fishing at any depth. Another product allows a weight to be placed on a line at anytime.
Equal-i-zer - Offers an anti-sway control and weight distribution system. FAQs and ordering options.
Health Lifeline Supplements - Selections of natural supplements, herbals, weight control, and personal care items.
Klein-Becker USA - Specialized weight control and life enhancement formulations. Includes Dermalin-APg, Anorex, Luprinol, Mamrälin-ARa, Thyrovarin, Oxydrene, and TestroGel.
Lose Weight - The all natural approach to weight control. Drink water, take your herbs, and eat enough food.
Herbal Age - Supplements for weight control and menstrual cramps.
Success Coach - Book offering details about the use of hypnosis for muscle building, confidence in sports, and motivation and weight control.
Take Control - Offers hypnosis tapes for such things as weight loss, concentration and stopping smoking. Ordering instructions and FAQs.
Weight Control Therapy - Licensed psychotherapist offers hypnosis tapes for weight loss, includes related menu ideas and food plans.
Howard Johannesson, PHD - Audio self-help programs to stop smoking, control weight, and overcome fears.