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In the context of physical health, weight loss is the process of losing body weight, typically by losing fat. To achieve weight loss, extra calories must be expended than taken inside. This may be achieved by reducing the total of food consumed, increasing physical activity or even a combination of the deuce. For sound weight loss, virtually all experts recommend the combination of hardy feeding system & regular physical exercise. More methods of melt off include utilise of prescribed or even herbal drugs or chemicals that decrease appetite and/or increase physical activity, such as fenfluoramine, ephedra, nicotine or cocaine (see anti-obesity drugs). Surgical options are as well available. Liposuction removes targeted area of fat & tissue patch bariatric surgeries can symptom inside prominent weight loss by reducing a size of a abdomen or even reducing the absorption of food energy. Surgical & drug alternatives can stand good side effects.

a loss of weight can likewise exist as the symptom of some mental or even even physical diseases or disorders, like anorexia nervosa or the cachexia associated with cancer or AIDS.

Weight Loss: About.com
Links to information about diets, emotional eating, fitness, nutrition, cooking and more, as well as weekly feature articles.

The Weight Directory
Directory of weight-loss resources, products and services.

Feeling Fat.net
Online guide to resources covering dieting, exercising, slimming and losing weight.

Weight Watchers International
Official site providing information about health, nutrition, dieting, exercise and fitness.

FitDay.com
Free online diet and fitness journal. Input foods, activities, and goals to create individual progress reports.

Calorie Counter
Lose weight through healthy eating and exercise. Support, diet tips and chat room.

Diet-Links.com
Provides a directory of diet and weight loss links, updated news and hot sites.

The Hacker's Diet
Billed as "how to lose weight and hair through stress and poor nutrition," this is a serious weight loss program written from an engineering and management perspective.

If Not Dieting, Then What - Dr. Rick Kausman
Provides help and support for people to achieve and maintain a healthy, comfortable weight without being deprived of food or losing quality of life.

Weightfocus
A comprehensive resource for people interested in practical weight management information, including healthy eating, sensible dieting tips, nutrition, and weight loss maintenance.


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