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Healthy Weight: Losing Weight | DNPAO | CDC                                                   http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/losing_weight/index.html




                                                                 Losing Weight
         It's natural for anyone trying to lose weight to want to lose it very quickly. But evidence shows that people who lose weight gradually and
         steadily (about 1 to 2 pounds per week) are more successful at keeping weight off. Healthy weight loss isn't just about a "diet" or
         "program". It's about an ongoing lifestyle that includes long-term changes in daily eating and exercise habits.

         To lose weight, you must use up more calories than you take in. Since one pound equals 3,500 calories, you need to reduce your caloric
         intake by 500—1000 calories per day to lose about 1 to 2 pounds per week.1

         Once you've achieved a healthy weight, by relying on healthful eating and physical activity most days of the week (about 60—90 minutes,
         moderate intensity), you are more likely to be successful at keeping the weight off over the long term.

         Losing weight is not easy, and it takes commitment. But if you're ready to get started (getting_started.html) , we've got a step-by-step guide to
         help get you on the road to weight loss and better health.

         The good news is that no matter what your weight loss goal is, even a modest weight loss, such as 5 to 10 percent of your total body
         weight, is likely to produce health benefits, such as improvements in blood pressure, blood cholesterol, and blood sugars.2

         For example, if you weigh 200 pounds, a 5 percent weight loss equals 10 pounds, bringing your weight down to 190 pounds. While this
         weight may still be in the "overweight" or "obese" range, this modest weight loss can decrease your risk factors for chronic diseases related
         to obesity.

         So even if the overall goal seems large, see it as a journey rather than just a final destination. You'll learn new eating and physical activity
         habits that will help you live a healthier lifestyle. These habits may help you maintain your weight loss over time.

         In addition to improving your health, maintaining a weight loss is likely to improve your life in other ways. For example, a study of
         participants in the National Weight Control Registry (http://www.nwcr.ws/default.htm) * found that those who had maintained a significant
         weight loss reported improvements in not only their physical health, but also their energy levels, physical mobility, general mood, and
         self-confidence.

         Getting Started (getting_started.html)
         Check out our step-by-step guide to help you get on the road to weight loss and better health.

         Improving Your Eating Habits (eating_habits.html)
         Your eating habits may be leading to weight gain; for example, eating too fast, always clearing your plate, eating when you not hungry and
         skipping meals (or maybe just breakfast).

         Keeping the Weight Off (keepingitoff.html)
         Losing weight is the first step. Once you've lost weight, you'll want to learn how to keep it off.
         1
          DHHS, AIM for a Healthy Weight, page 5. Available online:
         http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/aim_hwt.pdf (http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/aim_hwt.pdf)
          (PDF-2.17Mb)

         2
          Reference for 5%: Blackburn G. (1995). Effect of degree of weight loss on health benefits. Obesity Research 3: 211S-216S. 2 Reference
         for 10%: NIH, NHLBI Obesity Education Initiative. Clinical Guidelines on the Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment of Overweight
         and Obesity in Adults. Available online: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/obesity/ob_gdlns.pdf (http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines
         /obesity/ob_gdlns.pdf) (PDF-1.25Mb)

                                                                                                                                        back to top (#top)


             Please note: Some of these publications are available for download only as *.pdf files. These files require Adobe Acrobat Reader in
         order to be viewed. Please review the information on downloading and using Acrobat Reader software. (/fileformats.html#pdf)

         * Links to non-Federal organizations found at this site are provided solely as a service to our users. These links do not constitute an
         endorsement of these organizations or their programs by CDC or the Federal Government, and none should be inferred. CDC is not
         responsible for the content of the individual organization Web pages found at these links.

                 Page last reviewed: August 17, 2011



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                  Content source: Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity (http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpao/index.html) , National Center
                  for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (http://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease)




         Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 1600 Clifton Rd. Atlanta, GA 30333, USA
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Healthy weight: losing weight

  • 1. Healthy Weight: Losing Weight | DNPAO | CDC http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/losing_weight/index.html Losing Weight It's natural for anyone trying to lose weight to want to lose it very quickly. But evidence shows that people who lose weight gradually and steadily (about 1 to 2 pounds per week) are more successful at keeping weight off. Healthy weight loss isn't just about a "diet" or "program". It's about an ongoing lifestyle that includes long-term changes in daily eating and exercise habits. To lose weight, you must use up more calories than you take in. Since one pound equals 3,500 calories, you need to reduce your caloric intake by 500—1000 calories per day to lose about 1 to 2 pounds per week.1 Once you've achieved a healthy weight, by relying on healthful eating and physical activity most days of the week (about 60—90 minutes, moderate intensity), you are more likely to be successful at keeping the weight off over the long term. Losing weight is not easy, and it takes commitment. But if you're ready to get started (getting_started.html) , we've got a step-by-step guide to help get you on the road to weight loss and better health. The good news is that no matter what your weight loss goal is, even a modest weight loss, such as 5 to 10 percent of your total body weight, is likely to produce health benefits, such as improvements in blood pressure, blood cholesterol, and blood sugars.2 For example, if you weigh 200 pounds, a 5 percent weight loss equals 10 pounds, bringing your weight down to 190 pounds. While this weight may still be in the "overweight" or "obese" range, this modest weight loss can decrease your risk factors for chronic diseases related to obesity. So even if the overall goal seems large, see it as a journey rather than just a final destination. You'll learn new eating and physical activity habits that will help you live a healthier lifestyle. These habits may help you maintain your weight loss over time. In addition to improving your health, maintaining a weight loss is likely to improve your life in other ways. For example, a study of participants in the National Weight Control Registry (http://www.nwcr.ws/default.htm) * found that those who had maintained a significant weight loss reported improvements in not only their physical health, but also their energy levels, physical mobility, general mood, and self-confidence. Getting Started (getting_started.html) Check out our step-by-step guide to help you get on the road to weight loss and better health. Improving Your Eating Habits (eating_habits.html) Your eating habits may be leading to weight gain; for example, eating too fast, always clearing your plate, eating when you not hungry and skipping meals (or maybe just breakfast). Keeping the Weight Off (keepingitoff.html) Losing weight is the first step. Once you've lost weight, you'll want to learn how to keep it off. 1 DHHS, AIM for a Healthy Weight, page 5. Available online: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/aim_hwt.pdf (http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/aim_hwt.pdf) (PDF-2.17Mb) 2 Reference for 5%: Blackburn G. (1995). Effect of degree of weight loss on health benefits. Obesity Research 3: 211S-216S. 2 Reference for 10%: NIH, NHLBI Obesity Education Initiative. Clinical Guidelines on the Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults. Available online: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/obesity/ob_gdlns.pdf (http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines /obesity/ob_gdlns.pdf) (PDF-1.25Mb) back to top (#top) Please note: Some of these publications are available for download only as *.pdf files. These files require Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to be viewed. Please review the information on downloading and using Acrobat Reader software. (/fileformats.html#pdf) * Links to non-Federal organizations found at this site are provided solely as a service to our users. These links do not constitute an endorsement of these organizations or their programs by CDC or the Federal Government, and none should be inferred. CDC is not responsible for the content of the individual organization Web pages found at these links. Page last reviewed: August 17, 2011 1 of 2 1/10/12 11:26 PM
  • 2. Healthy Weight: Losing Weight | DNPAO | CDC http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/losing_weight/index.html Page last updated: August 17, 2011 Content source: Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity (http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpao/index.html) , National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (http://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 1600 Clifton Rd. Atlanta, GA 30333, USA 800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636) TTY: (888) 232-6348, New Hours of Operation 8am-8pm ET/Monday-Friday Closed Holidays - cdcinfo@cdc.gov 2 of 2 1/10/12 11:26 PM