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Weight Control Tips of the Week
WEEK 3

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If you are not familiar with our Weight Control Program for bipolar people, please read the Introduction or visit Weight Control Central.

This week's tips are about overcoming obstacles to exercise and resolutions, and finding the right diet supplements to help you lose weight safely. Exciting news is included!

  • Kim's Diet Tip
    According to dietitian Edith Howard Hogan, low fat isn't the only part of dieting. Calories and portion size matter as well. Low fat, high calorie or high carbohydrate foods can cause weight gain or short-circuit a diet if eaten regularly.

  • Walkers' Tip of the Week:
    How to Walk for Absolute Beginners

    If you haven't walked for exercise before, please read this in-depth tutorial! We don't want anyone to get hurt!

  • Recipe of the Week
    Broccoli Veggie Burgers

    Only about 165 calories total!

  • Food Restriction Adds Stress
    If you are planning a crash diet, we urge you to read this article first. You could be risking bone loss and even heart disease!

  • New Year's Diets
    Lowfat Cooking Guide Trevy Little helps you choose the best diet to go with your resolution to lose weight in the new millennium. Make sure it is a diet you can stick to!

  • How To Exercise
    Think it's obvious? Think again. You want to do it right so you don't injure yourself, waste time or choose something you won't continue for long.

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