Weight Loss Blues

Have you ever tried losing a couple pounds? Whenever I've tried, I lose the pounds but they seem to slip right back! Read through this article to see why we can't seem to keep the waistlines we want. (Blame it on physiology.)

Why It's Hard to Maintain Weight Loss
By Shari Roan June 2, 2008

IN HER 39 years, Claudia Hallblom has, by her own estimation, lost and regained about 1,000 pounds.

Her success at losing weight was always driven by a goal, such as looking nice for her graduation or wedding. Her tactics usually included strict calorie-counting. But success on the scales was always fleeting. Sooner or later, she would revert to her old habits and no longer feel motivated to change.

"I didn't know how to lose weight and keep it off," the Downey woman says.

Most people can lose weight. But few can maintain their new weight for long.
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