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Weight Loss Basics

Take the first steps to losing weight with Weight loss 101.
Lesson 1: Get Your Doctor Involved
For weight loss 101, the first lesson is to get your doctor involved.
Lesson 2: Keep a Food Diary
Learn how keeping a food diary is a good first step toward weight loss.
Lesson 3: A Healthy Weight
Learn how to track your weight and set a realistic weight loss goal.
Lesson 4: I Gain Weight Looking at Food!
Lesson four in our Weight Loss 101 series will help you understand why some people gain weight and others don't.
Lesson 5: Understanding Metabolism
Learn what your metabolism is and what is has to do with weight gain.
Lesson 6: What's a Calorie, Anyway?
Learn what calories are and why they definitely still count when it comes to losing weight.
Lesson 7: Diet or DIY?
Learn if you should diet or create your own weight loss plan.
Lesson 8 :Before You Choose a Weight Loss Program
Learn what you need to know before starting a diet or weight loss program.
Lesson 9: Get Moving!
Learn why exercise is crucial to weight loss and how to get started.
Lesson 10: Stay the Course
Learn how to stick to your guns and experience long-term weight loss success by using five important weight loss motivation skills.
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