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| Weight loss: Personal stories |
As you begin a weight loss program, it's helpful to hear how other people overcame hurdles and were successful in meeting their goals. The following stories give two examples of how a weight-loss plan can be carried out. In addition to reading these stories, ask friends and family to support you in your weight-loss goals, and maybe you'll even find someone willing to lose weight with you!
Kim, 52: Has learned the benefits of healthy eating...
Anne, 38: How she finds the motivation to stay active...
Review Date:
4/17/2007
Reviewed By: Patrika Tsai, M.D., M.P.H., Assistant Clinical Professor, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
Reviewed By: Patrika Tsai, M.D., M.P.H., Assistant Clinical Professor, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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