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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: 6/18/2009
Reviewed By: Jeffrey Heit, MD, Internist with special emphasis on preventive health, fitness and nutrition, Philadelphia VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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