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Weight loss
Weight-loss basics
- Weight loss: Assess your readiness to change Weight loss — Answer these questions to see if you're ready to start.
- Weight loss: 6 strategies for success Weight loss — Help make your weight-loss goals a reality with these six strategies.
- Metabolism and weight loss: How you burn calories Metabolism — Find out how it influences weight loss and ways to burn more calories.
- Getting past a weight-loss plateau Hit a weight-loss plateau? Don't despair. Restart your weight loss with these tips.
- Counting calories: Get back to weight-loss basics Calories count — Try these calorie-cutting basics to get a handle on your weight.
- Weight-loss goals: Set yourself up for success Well-planned weight-loss goals help you convert thoughts into action. Here's how to create successful weight-loss goals.
- BMI calculator BMI calculator — Use this tool to calculate adult or child BMI.
- Calorie calculator Calorie calculator — calculate how many daily calories you need to maintain your weight.
- Carbohydrates: How carbs fit into a healthy diet Carbohydrates — Make wise choices for your health.
- Menopause weight gain: Stop the middle age spread Menopause weight gain — Causes of menopause weight gain, simple strategies to maintain a healthy weight.
- Teen weight loss: Healthy habits count Teen weight loss — Help your teen adopt healthy habits to lose excess weight.
- Weight loss after pregnancy: Reclaiming your body Weight loss after pregnancy hinges on healthy lifestyle choices. Plenty of patience helps, too.
Diet plans
- Low-carb diet: Can it help you lose weight? Low-carb diet — Understand the low-carb diet, from what's off-limits to expected health benefits.
- Weight loss: Choosing a diet that's right for you Weight loss is your goal, but which diet will help you get there? Get the skinny on evaluating diet plans.
- Healthy recipes: A guide to ingredient substitutions Healthy recipes — Reduce fat, salt, sugar and calories with simple ingredient substitutions.
- Energy density and weight loss: Feel full on fewer calories Weight loss — Put the power of energy density to work for you.
- Artificial sweeteners and other sugar substitutes Understand the pros and cons of artificial sweeteners and other sugar substitutes.
Mayo Clinic diet
- Weight loss: Gain control of emotional eating Emotional eating can sabotage your weight-loss efforts. Here's how to regain control.
- Snacks: How they fit into your weight-loss plan Snacks don't have to be a guilty pleasure. Discover creative and healthy ways to satisfy your hunger without sabotaging your weight-loss plan.
- The Mayo Clinic Diet: A weight-loss program for life The Mayo Clinic Diet — a lifestyle program for successful weight loss and improved health.
- Energy density and weight loss: Feel full on fewer calories Weight loss — Put the power of energy density to work for you.
- Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid tool Here's your personalized meal plan for weight loss and weight maintenance.
- Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid: A sample menu Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid — Use this sample menu to plan daily meals and snacks.
Diet and exercise
- Exercise for weight loss: Calories burned in 1 hour Weight-loss exercise — See how many calories you burn in one hour of exercise.
- Fitness: Tips for staying motivated Fitness is for life. Motivate yourself with these practical tips.
- Weight training: Improve your muscular fitness Weight training can improve your appearance and strength — in less time than you might think.
- Rev up your workout with interval training Interval training is a simple technique novice and experienced exercisers can use to get the most out of their workouts.
- Strength training: Get stronger, leaner, healthier Strength training can help you look good — and feel even better.
- Fitting in fitness: Finding time for physical activity Finding time for fitness can be tough. Start by making it convenient.
- Barriers to fitness: Overcoming common challenges Sticking to a regular exercise schedule isn't easy. Get tips for overcoming common barriers.
- Aerobic exercise: Top 10 reasons to get physical Need inspiration to work out? Consider the top 10 benefits of aerobic exercise.
- Walking: Trim your waistline, improve your health Walking can be a perfect low-impact, aerobic exercise with numerous health benefits.
Diet pills, supplements and surgery
- Over-the-counter weight-loss pills: Do they work? Do over-the-counter weight-loss pills work? Get the facts about nonprescription diet aids.
- Alli weight-loss pill: Does it work? A Mayo Clinic specialist discusses the effectiveness of Alli, an over-the-counter weight-loss pill.
- Gastric bypass surgery: Who is it for? Gastric bypass surgery — Find out if this obesity treatment is right for you.
- Prescription weight-loss drugs: Can they help you? Interest in weight-loss drugs is growing as more drugs become available. But is weight loss really as simple as popping a pill?
- Guide to types of weight-loss surgery Get the skinny on weight-loss surgery, including Roux-en-Y, gastric banding, sleeve gastrectomy and duodenal switch.
- Gastric bypass surgery Gastric bypass surgery is a type of weight-loss surgery. It's important to understand risks and results of gastric bypass and other types of bariatric surgery.
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