Lose Weight and Keep it Off

If you've struggled to lose weight, you're in good company. Two of every three Americans are overweight a trend that's prompted about $50 billion in spending on weight-loss products and services each year. But health experts have shifted toward recommending that people follow a healthy diet rather than try to become thin. Many people have unrealistic expectations about how much weight they need to lose. Losing just small amounts of weight about 10% of your body weight can improve your health.