Overweight, Obesity, and Weight Loss - June 7, 2009

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Overweight, Obesity, and Weight Loss

Over 60 percent of U.S. adult women are overweight and just over one-third of overweight adult women are obese. Not only does being overweight or obese affect your self-esteem, it can increase your risk of:

Heart disease
Stroke
Type 2 diabetes
High blood pressure
Breathing problems

Arthritis
Gallbladder disease
Some kinds of cancer
Problems getting pregnant

The best way to lose weight is to use more calories than you take in. You can do this by following a healthy eating plan and being more active. Some quick tips are:

Focus on fruits
Vary your veggies
Get your calcium-rich foods
Make half your grains whole

Go lean with protein
Limit saturated fat
Limit salt

Learn more about overweight, obesity, and weight loss.

The 2009 Woman Challenge!

3,626 women have taken the Woman Challenge pledge.

Have you joined the eight-week physical activity challenge for better health called the Woman Challenge? Each week that you meet or exceed your personal physical activity goals, you will receive a virtual Woman Challenge Trophy. Earn 8 trophies in 8 weeks and receive a certificate of completion! Also, you'll receive weekly newsletters with tips on staying motivated and weekly quizzes to test your knowledge.

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New Bonus Quiz!

Are you a Quiz Mastermind? Find out by taking this week's quiz, "Facts about Obesity, Overweight, and Weight Loss". Get all five questions correct and earn 20 extra minutes of moderate-intensity activity toward your weekly goal!

Take this week's Bonus Quiz!

Voice Your Vote!

For lunch you:

Bring it.
Buy it.
Eat at home.
Skip it.

Vote!

Speak Up!

Do you keep a food diary?

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What's New on the Woman Activity Tracker?

Muscle-strengthening activities move major muscle groups such as legs, hips, back, chest, stomach, shoulders, and arms. Examples of muscle-strengthening activities include working out with weight machines and free weights. You should try to do muscle-strengthening activities on two or more days each week. Allow one day in between sessions to avoid excess strain on your muscles and joints. During each session, repeat each activity 8-12 times.

Learn more about muscle-strengthening activity.

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