Top Ten Weight Loss AC Content of 2006

The most common New Year resolution, of course, is to lose weight. There have been some great weight loss-related articles on Associated Content in 2006. Let's look at a few of my favorites.

Everyone knows what it takes to lose weight. We may try the fad diets, the herbal concoctions, the Slim Coffee or whatever else the infomercials are selling every night, but we all know what it takes to lose weight, and that is to take in fewer calories than we burn. Eat less, exercise more. Even though we all know what it takes, sometimes we need a reminder, and here are a couple of good basic overview stories about weight loss that appeared on Associated Content in 2006.

1. Top 10 Tips for Weight Loss in 2006 - by Bonnie Creevy

Bonnie reminds us to "Skip The TV When Eating", "Move Your Butt", "Drink Water", "Be Sensible When Eating Out", and other great diet tips that we know but need to be reminded of occasionally. Oh, and one that we don't hear often enough - "Eat Dessert"!!

2. Lose Weight With Moderation - by Dee Jones

There are ways to lose weight without giving up the foods you love. Dee reminds us of those ways, including "Lose Weight by Buying Snacks in Portions", "Lose Weight by Eating Smaller Portions", and "Lose Weight by Using Smaller Plates."

There are some diet plans out there that can help you lose weight without starving or buying useless supplements. A few of those diet plans were discussed in the following weight loss AC content articles:

3. Try Dr. Phil's Ultimate Weight Loss Solution to Lose Weight - by Renee B.

You love him or you hate him - Dr. Phil McGraw - and now Renee tells you about his own weight loss program, with seven "keys" including "the right thinking," "the healing feelings," and "intentional exercise," among others.

4. Overview of the Weight Watchers Diet - by Amy Brantley

Amy describes the Weight Watchers philosophy, the diet, the meeting, the foods, the results.

5. Does Jenny Craig Work? - by Catherine Neal

If it's good enough for Kirstie Alley, is it good enough for you? Catherine tells you about the program, the cost, and her weight loss experience with the Jenny Craig diet.

Sometimes it's harder to lose weight than others. Here are a couple of articles about those difficult times.

6. You Can Do It! Lose Weight After Baby - by Odalis Bitterroot

What's the best plan of action for weight loss after giving birth? Calorie reduction or increased activity? Odalis gives you her thoughts on the topic.

7. Yes, You Can Exercise With Type Two Diabetes - by Cheryl Carpenter

Cheryl dispels some of the myths about diabetes and exercise.

So you've decided to exercise to lose weight? Here are a couple of articles about your options.

8. Strength Training Science in Plain English - by Wanda Leibowitz

What does strength training do? How much more will I burn? Do I have to keep doing it? Wanda answers these and other questions about strength training for weight loss.

9. Balancing Your Life: Exercise and Healthy Lifestyle - by Angelina Crowley

An excellent article about baby boomers and exercise - why we should do it and why it will help.

AND FINALLY, there's nothing better than a good motivational story to get you in the mood to start that diet.

10. How To Lose Weight - by Steph Bairney

Steph tells you the secrets that helped her lose over 80 pounds.

Don't "weight" any longer - with these and all the other great weight loss AC Content articles written in 2006, you can't lose!! (oh weight, I mean, you CAN lose!!!!)