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10 Ways to Lose 5 Pounds

By Caralee Adams

Want to lose 5 pounds? It's simple: Eat less, move more. Easier said than done, right? We've asked experts to share some smart, doable ideas about how to lose those first few pounds and stay on track for a healthier you.

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Tips for Losing Weight

Tips for Losing Weight

There is no one right way to lose weight. So much depends on finding out what works for you. But there is widespread agreement among experts that dropping a few pounds -- and keeping them off -- can have tremendous benefits for people living with diabetes (PWDs). While it can't reverse the disease, maintaining a healthy weight can help slow its progression and delay the need for medication, says Hope Warshaw, R.D., CDE, coauthor of The Real-Life Guide to Diabetes (American Diabetes Association, 2009) and contributing editor to Diabetic Living magazine.

Weight loss can be more challenging for PWDs due to insulin resistance. The body fights even harder than usual to hold on to the pounds. Here are some tips to help you shed just 5 pounds -- a good first step to a healthier you.



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