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Are Emotions a Barrier to the Treatment of Obesity? Created: 2012-02-09 @ 16:43:11 EST Updated: 2012-02-13 @ 17:45:12 EST
Your emotions may play a role in why you are having a difficult time trying to lose weight
3 Barriers to Weight Loss and Steps to Overcome Them Created: 2012-01-17 @ 16:34:49 EST Updated: 2012-02-13 @ 11:25:16 EST
There are 3 different types of weight loss barriers. Learn what they are and how to take simple steps to get past the challenges that hold you back.
5 Essential Elements of Successful Weight Loss Goals Created: 2012-02-02 @ 15:29:36 EST Updated: 2012-02-13 @ 11:23:50 EST
Learn the most important goal setting techniques for losing weight
Environmental Barriers to Weight Loss Success Created: 2012-02-01 @ 09:25:01 EST Updated: 2012-02-06 @ 12:10:35 EST
Find the problems that stand in the way of achieving weight loss success and learn to overcome the challenges that keep you from losing weight.
Healthy Snacks: Tips and Recipes Created: 2012-02-01 @ 09:26:21 EST Updated: 2012-02-03 @ 11:36:34 EST
Combine healthy snack recipes with healthy snack strategies to make it through the day or the social events that threaten to derail your diet.
Obesity and Sex Created: 2012-02-03 @ 11:13:19 EST Updated: 2012-02-03 @ 11:18:27 EST
Will losing weight improve your sex life? Researchers have found mixed results when studying obesity and sexuality.
Weight Loss Forum Created: 2004-02-27 @ 12:20:41 EST Updated: 2012-01-31 @ 09:50:12 EST
The weight loss forum is a great place to share ideas and get support for your weight loss process.
Saturated Fat - Definition of Saturated Fat Created: 2010-08-06 @ 02:20:09 EDT Updated: 2012-01-26 @ 15:06:07 EST
Saturated fat is a type of fat found mainly in food from animal sources. This article will help you understand the definition of saturated fat.
Calorie Smart Breakfasts - Your Guide to Calorie Smart Breakfasts Created: 2009-10-19 @ 21:31:35 EDT Updated: 2012-01-26 @ 15:05:43 EST
Don't have time for a diet-friendly breakfast? Think again! These breakfasts between 150 and 500 calories are easy to prep in no time. This is your guide to calorie smart breakfasts.
Breakfast Excuse Busters! Created: 2005-01-19 @ 10:28:47 EST Updated: 2012-01-26 @ 15:05:32 EST
Here's why eating breakfast is important to your waistline and your over-all well-being.
300 Calorie or Less Breakfasts - Ideas for 300 Calorie or Less Breakfasts Created: 2009-10-04 @ 22:52:34 EDT Updated: 2012-01-26 @ 15:05:07 EST
Check out these quick and easy ideas for 300 calorie or less breakfasts.
Breakfasts Under 500 Calories - Ideas for Breakfasts Under 500 Calories Created: 2009-10-04 @ 19:14:06 EDT Updated: 2012-01-26 @ 15:05:07 EST
Listen up breakfast skippers -- it's time to start eating that all-important morning meal. Get your day off to a great start with these eight ideas for breakfasts under 500 calories.
Breakfast and Weight Loss - Tips on Eating Breakfast and Weight Loss Created: 2009-10-04 @ 20:44:17 EDT Updated: 2012-01-26 @ 15:05:06 EST
If you would rather snooze in the a.m. than eat a meal, consider this: Eating breakfast will help you feel better, work better, and lose weight ... better! Check out this article expressly for br..
Breakfast - Cut Fat and Calories from Breakfast Created: 2007-06-30 @ 22:37:40 EDT Updated: 2012-01-26 @ 15:05:06 EST
Learn seven simple ways to cut fat or calories at breakfast-time.
Eating Healthy Breakfast - Tips on Eating a Healthy Breakfast Created: 2009-02-05 @ 11:09:37 EST Updated: 2012-01-26 @ 15:05:04 EST
Eating a healthy breakfast is an important part of getting the energy you need to concentrate at work or school. It can also help you manage your weight by preventing overeating. Here are some po..
Healthy Breakfasts at the Office - How to Have a Healthy Breakfasts at the Office Created: 2010-03-03 @ 02:00:10 EST Updated: 2012-01-26 @ 15:04:10 EST
Pressed for time? You can have a healthy breakfast at the office if you don't have time to eat at home. Here are a few ideas for healthy breakfasts at the office.
Breakfasts Under 350 Calories - Ideas for Healthy Breakfasts Under 350 Calories Created: 2010-02-15 @ 00:08:37 EST Updated: 2012-01-26 @ 15:04:09 EST
Breakfasts under 350 calories include a hearty breakfast sandwich and yogurt topped with delicious, healthful extras.
Health Risks of Obesity - Understanding the Health Risks of Obesity Created: 2009-01-13 @ 12:27:05 EST Updated: 2012-01-26 @ 14:59:28 EST
The health risks of obesity are serious and even life-threatening. Heart disease, for example, is the number one cause of death in America and can be directly linked to obesity. This feature will..
Low Calories Soup Recipes - Simple and Delicious Low Calorie Soup Recipes Created: 2010-03-07 @ 22:10:31 EST Updated: 2012-01-26 @ 14:59:27 EST
Comfort food is diet-friendly with the delicious recipes for low-calorie soups and stews that the whole family will enjoy. From the About.com guide to low calorie cooking.
Low Calorie Lunch Recipes - Easy and Delicious Low Calorie Lunch Recipes Created: 2010-03-07 @ 21:48:58 EST Updated: 2012-01-26 @ 14:59:27 EST
Forget fast food! These simple, delicious low calorie lunch recipes can be ready in a snap without doing damage to your waistline!
Low Calorie Entree Recipes - Quick and Easy Low Calorie Entree Recipes Created: 2009-12-18 @ 10:20:44 EST Updated: 2012-01-26 @ 14:59:27 EST
Your family can enjoy a homemade entree tonight for a lot less calories than fast food or takeout. Check out these quick and easy low calorie entree recipes from the About.com Guide to low calorie..
Low Calorie Breakfast - Easy Low Calorie Breakfast Recipes Created: 2009-12-17 @ 08:38:46 EST Updated: 2012-01-26 @ 14:59:27 EST
Low calorie breakfast recipes for omelettes, muffins and more.
Low Calorie Desserts - Delicious Recipes for Low Calorie Desserts Created: 2009-12-17 @ 07:08:59 EST Updated: 2012-01-26 @ 14:59:27 EST
Low calorie desserts are a must to keep your diet from feeling overly restrictive. The About.com Guide to low calorie cooking shares some delicious recipes for low calorie desserts.
Healthy Snacks - Guide to Healthy Snacks Created: 2008-10-10 @ 04:37:34 EDT Updated: 2012-01-26 @ 14:59:27 EST
Snacks are important for weight loss success. Choose smarter snacks for fewer calories with this guide to healthy snacks.
Weight Loss - Low Carb Diets - Low Carb Dieting Created: 2008-05-12 @ 02:45:41 EDT Updated: 2012-01-26 @ 14:59:27 EST
Learn more about popular low carb diets.
Lose Weight - Easy Ways to Lose Weight Created: 2008-01-04 @ 03:02:01 EST Updated: 2012-01-26 @ 14:59:27 EST
Lose weight without going on a diet? It's not too good to be true. You don't have to follow a strict diet to get the ball rolling; making these easy but effective changes really can help you lose w..
Weight Loss - Are You Ready to Lose Weight Created: 2007-06-15 @ 17:48:57 EDT Updated: 2012-01-26 @ 14:59:27 EST
Weight loss should be attempted only when you are truly ready to make the necessary lifestyle changes.
Weight Loss - Weight Loss Mistakes Created: 2007-06-15 @ 17:48:56 EDT Updated: 2012-01-26 @ 14:59:27 EST
10 Ways to Fail at Weight Loss: From weighing in too often to cutting too many calories, these the things you don't want to do.
10 Ways to Control Portions - Easy Ways to Practice Portion Control - How to Measure Servings - Size Up Portion Sizes Created: 2007-06-15 @ 17:48:56 EDT Updated: 2012-01-26 @ 14:59:27 EST
It's the key to long-term weight management: portion control. Learn the ten best ways to start being -- and stay -- in control.
Sweet Treats for 100 Calories or Less! Created: 2005-01-19 @ 10:28:43 EST Updated: 2012-01-26 @ 14:58:55 EST
Satisfy your sweet tooth with treats that cost 100 calories or less.
Reader Stories: What Finally Worked Created: 2010-02-01 @ 00:12:46 EST Updated: 2012-01-26 @ 13:19:35 EST
Tell your weight loss success story to help motivate other people just like you to lose weight. It will take just a few moments to share your weight loss success story.
Weight Loss Success Story - Tell Your Weight Loss Success Story Created: 2010-02-01 @ 00:12:46 EST Updated: 2012-01-26 @ 13:19:35 EST
Tell your weight loss success story to help motivate other people just like you to lose weight. It will take just a few moments to share your weight loss success story.

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