Study: The 5 Things You Need to Lose Weight

About one in four Americans are trying to lose weight right now, but with so many of us overweight – two thirds of us, to be exact – it's clear that we tend to go about it the wrong way. A new study in the journal Obesity evaluated nearly 200 weight loss programs around the country to determine their effectiveness. The five key areas used during the evaluation – the aspects that every weight loss program needs – came from the weight loss guidelines of the American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology, and The Obesity Society: 1. Diet Plan 2. Behavior Strategies 3. Exercise 4. Support 5. Whether supplements are recommended that aren't FDA-approved for weight loss. (In other words, if snake oil weight loss pills are used.) Only nine percent of the programs succeeded in all of these areas. And while you might have an idea of how to eat for weight loss – consume fewer calories than you burn – here are our guides to conquering the other four factors.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Study: The 5 Things You Need to Lose Weight About one in four Americans are trying to lose weight right now, but with so many of us overweight – two thirds of us, to be exact – it’s clear that we tend to go about it the wrong way. A new study in the journal Obesity evaluated nearly 200 weight loss programs around the country to determine their effectiveness. The five key areas used during the evaluation – the aspects that every weight loss program needs – came from the weight loss guidelines of the American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology, and The Obesity Society: Diet Plan Behavior Strategies Exercise Support Whether supplements are recommended that aren’t FDA-approved for weight loss. (In other words, if snake oil weight loss pills are used.) Only nine percent of the programs succeeded in all of these areas. (Those programs weren't named.) And while you might have an idea of how to eat for weight loss – consume fewer calories than you burn – here are our guides to conquering the other four factors. Nicholas English Content Manager of About.com Health The Most Important Behavior Strategies for Weight Loss READ NOW How to Find Weight Loss Support From Family and Friends    READ NOW A Complete Guide to Exercising for Weight Loss    READ NOW How to Find a Diet Pill That Works (And Is FDA-Approved) READ NOW Trending Now • 6 Must-Have Fridge Staples for Dieters • 5 Ways Heart Disease Is Different for Women • Which Supplements Might Actually Help You Live Longer? • Is It Cruel to Let Your Baby Cry It Out? • Why Do Some Kids Need Two Flu Shots? • College Anxiety: 5 Ways to Stay Ahead of the Curve • When Should I Worry About Passing Too Much Gas? Advertisement About Health  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.