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Fads Don't Work
Maybe you've heard about the latest diet fad. You know, the one that tells you to eat only certain types of foods. Or the one that says you'll lose 30 pounds in 30 days. If these diets can do what they claim, then why are over half of the people in the U.S. still overweight? The fact is, gimmicks and fad diets just don't work in the long run. Some put your body and health at serious risk. Some help you lose weight, but they don't give you the skills you need to keep from gaining the weight back. The key to losing weight: Eat a variety of healthy foods and get regular exercise. Then keep up those habits to keep the weight off.

Getting the Most from This Booklet
This booklet will give you lots of information about losing weight. It will help you with setting a goal, making a plan to reach that goal, and learning the skills you need to make your plan a success. As you read through the booklet, keep an eye out for the words below. They alert you to useful items.

3a11152 A helpful hint to add to your skills.

3b11152 Something to watch out for–it can trip you up.

3c11152 Information that is useful to know.

3d11152 Things that you should ask your health care provider.


 
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