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Why is losing weight difficult?

Why is losing weight difficult?

For most people who are overweight, your body tries to avoid permanent weight loss. This means that your body is working...

Does cholesterol decrease with weight loss?

Does cholesterol decrease with weight loss?

How much weight to lose to lower cholesterol. Losing just 10 pounds may be enough to improve your cholesterol levels.

Where does weight loss occur first?

Where does weight loss occur first?

For some people, the first noticeable change may be in the waist. For others, the breasts or face are the first to show...

Are weight loss clinics safe?

Are weight loss clinics safe?

It will depend on weight, diet, training and medical history. Some clinics may ask you to also consider taking medication.

Dead weight loss?

Dead weight loss?

A deadweight loss is a cost to society created by market inefficiency, which occurs when supply and demand are out of...

Are there any risks to a weight loss plan?

Are there any risks to a weight loss plan?

Why is it bad to lose weight quickly? Endocrinologist and obesity specialist Marcio Griebeler, MD, explains why slow and...