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Weight Loss and Obesity

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Get the skinny on weight loss. Discover what works for you to improve your chances of losing weight and keeping it off. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
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Get the skinny on weight loss. Discover what works for you to improve your chances of losing weight and keeping it off. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
  • Aim for total nutrition with a multivitamin

    Extra vitamins and minerals will help ensure your body gets the nutrition it needs, especially if you are avoiding certain foods.

  • Find a diet that fits

    For long-term success, choose a healthy diet that you can stay with.

  • Create a custom exercise plan

    Exercise you truly enjoy is much easier to stick to, so find activities that fit your personal style, fitness level, and workout opportunities.

  • Find support

    Improve your chances for long-term weight loss by joining a group while you adjust to new diet and exercise habits.

  • Get a boost from pyruvate

    Combining exercise with 6 to 10 grams a day of this supplement may help speed up your metabolism

  • Try 5-HTP

    Taking 600 to 900 mg of 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) per day may help curb your appetite.

These recommendations are not comprehensive and are not intended to replace the advice of your doctor or pharmacist. Continue reading for more in-depth, fully referenced information.
  • Eat healthy

    Follow in the footsteps of successful long-term dieters by avoiding too much fat and eating a regular breakfast.

  • Control appetite by controlling blood sugar

    Choose foods with a low-glycemic index to help avoid blood sugar swings that can stimulate cravings.

  • Maintain your weight with exercise

    Make exercise a regular habit to help keep body weight stable.

  • Avoid the yo-yo

    Adopt realistic diet and lifestyle changes you can stick with, and get help forming healthier habits, to avoid frequent ups and downs in weight.

  • Spice up your diet

    Add cayenne pepper to your meals to help curb appetite and increase calorie burning.

These recommendations are not comprehensive and are not intended to replace the advice of your doctor or pharmacist. Continue reading for more in-depth, fully referenced information.
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