Getting the Basics on Weight Loss

In addition to helping you feel and look better, reaching a healthier body weight is good for your overall health and well being. If you are overweight or obese, you have a greater risk of developing many diseases including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and some types of cancer.

The secret to success is making changes and sticking with them.

  • First – Find out What you eat and drink. The SuperTracker helps you track and analyze what you eat and how active you are.  This a key step in managing your weight.
  • Next – Find out What to eat and drink. Get a personalized Daily Food Plan — just for you — to help guide your food choices.
  • Then – Make better choices. Everyone is different. Compare what you eat and drink to what you should eat and drink. The ideas and tips in this section can help you make better choices, which can have a lasting impact on your body weight over time.

 

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Helpful Resources:

Harvard’s Healthy Eating Plate
 
Fiber content calculator in food
 
 
Seafood in pregnancy
 
 

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