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The typical American man gains about 18 pounds from age 20 to 50; women gain about 26 pounds. On average, Americans gain a half-pound to a pound a year.

Latest findings



People who are able to maintain their weight loss for years generally exercise one hour or more a day.


After significantly overweight people lose 10% of their weight, the remaining excess pounds are much more difficult to get off and keep off.


Most weight loss occurs in the first six months of dieting. After that, the key is keeping it off.

Challenges


The body burns fewer calories when dieting because it thinks it is being starved.


After weight loss, the body burns fewer calories at rest because the dieter weighs less. If you lose 30 pounds, it takes 300 fewer calories a day to maintain your weight.


The number of calories burned during exercise decreases significantly after weight loss.


To compensate for all of the above changes, you must increase your exercise and decrease your calorie intake after weight loss to maintain your new weight.


Good News

Losing just 10% of your excess weight can go a long way toward helping you feel better and look better. Even a little weight loss may mean you will not have to take some of the medications you are now taking.

Source: North American Association for the Study of Obesity

[ttuPrincess]

I know personally feel muchhealthier now that i have lost my weight!