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Losing weight

Losing weight is part of a good health plan to lower your cholesterol, and since obesity is a growing problem in our society, there is a lot of fuss about fat.

You may have been taught to clean your plate and been allowed to watch television while you ate, but as your waist band continues to expand, so does your risk for heart disease. Do you know if you are at a healthy weight? Are you jumping from fad diets to diet traps without checking with your doctor first? Does dieting work, anyway?

There are healthy and unhealthy ways to lose weight -what is important is to sit down with your doctor and decide the right weight-loss plan for you. Learn about effective ways to lower your cholesterol and regain a healthy heart and body. When you've reached your weight goals, find out how to keep it off, too.

Don't let your weight get so out of control that you need to take more drastic measures, such as weight-loss surgery. Learn to nip this problem in the bud and take charge of your health.


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