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Weight Loss 101

How to lose weight

By Paige Waehner, About.com

Updated July 01, 2009

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Weight Loss Basics

These articles and resources cover the basic elements of weight loss with information about calculating calories, creating a calorie deficit and fitting in exercise.

Exercise and Weight Loss

The following resources offer information about how exercise contributes to weight loss, how to implement an exercise program and how to work everything from glutes and thighs to upper body and abs.

Weight Loss Tips and Facts

It isn't always easy losing weight, even when you have all the information you need to get started. These resources will help you learn how to set realistic goals, what to expect from exercise and common obstacles that stand in the way of losing weight.

Getting Weight Loss Results

These articles and resources will give you new ideas for how to successfully lose weight as well as deal with common issues like plateaus and lack of motivation.

Weight Loss Programs

These free e-courses offer a variety of programs for losing weight, getting fit and creating a healthy lifestyle. Each course includes exercise and nutrition assignments, the ability to track your progress and a wide selection of workout ideas.

Weight Loss Tools

Do you have what you need to track your progress? These articles, calculators and charts will help you figure out how many calories you're burning, record your vital statistics and find out how many calories you're eating on a regular basis.

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