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Step
2: Eat Better
In 1999, almost 108 million adult Americans were overweight or obese. If you are overweight or obese, carrying this extra weight puts you at risk for developing many diseases, especially heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer. Losing this weight helps to prevent and control these diseases.
 But
many people are confused about how to lose unhealthy weight. The good news
is that this may be accomplished by eating healthy, balanced, and well-apportioned
meals.
Check out our section on setting goals to find out how to realistically
manage a new eating lifestyle.
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