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Even though your mom thinks you look cute with chubby cheeks, you know that being overweight is bad for your health. The good news is that even a modest weight loss can not only lower your risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, and some types of cancers, but boost your energy and self esteem as well.

If you're ready to trim down this year, check out our Weight Control Center for tips on weight loss and healthy eating. Then test your weight-loss smarts with our quiz and vote in our poll to tell us your New Year's resolution. Have a healthy and happy year!

•Weight Loss 101 Our five-part online class will teach you the basics of nutrition and exercise so you can safely and steadily lose weight -- and keep it off in the long haul. Get started now.

•Eight Keys to Weight Loss Need some help getting started? Find out how successful "losers" do it.

•Walking Off the Weight Can you lose weight just by walking? Check out our story about the benefits of taking a stroll.

•Do You Need to Lose Weight? Use our body mass index calculator to figure out if you could stand to lose some weight. Click here.

•How Much Do You Need to Eat? Once you've decided on a strategy, you might want some hard numbers to focus on. Our calorie calculator tells you how many calories you need in a day, whether you're trying to stay trim or aiming to lose a few pounds. Get your personalized calorie figure here.

•Calculate Your Calorie Burn Find out how many calories you burn in a typical -- or particular -- day, and see if you need to add more exercise to the mix.

•Nutrition Toolbox Curious if your favorite snack is could be ruining your efforts to lose weight? Our nutrition database has nearly 40,000 entries, including popular brand-name items you'll find at grocery stores and fast food restaurants. Add up your food and see how many calories you're eating.

•Test Yourself! Think you know everything about losing weight? Try our quiz.

•Fast Food Fact Finder A meal of a sandwich, fries, and soda -- especially if they're super-sized -- can add up to more than a full day's allowance of calories and fat for most people! Pick out a meal and see how it stacks up.

•Get Fit in the New Year! Successful "losers" include exercise in their game plans, so check out our ideas on how to get moving.

•Quick and Healthy Eating Eating well can be a snap if you know the right shortcuts. Learn them here.

First published December 20, 2000
Last updated January 4, 2007
Copyright © 2007 Consumer Health Interactive

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