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Birmingham area Health Professionals Providing Treatment & Relief for Weight Loss:
Bariatrics Specialists in your area:
Lee Schmitt MD
Bariatrics & Surgery
52 Medical Park East Drive Suite 307
Birmingham, AL 35235
205-838-3047
William Pennington MD
Bariatrics
800 Montclair Rd
Birmingham, AL 35213
205-592-1000
John Touliatos MD
Bariatrics
800 Montclair Rd
Birmingham, AL 35213
205-592-1000
Plastic Surgery Specialists in your area:
James Long Jr MD
Plastic Surgery
Faculty Off Tower Ste 1152
Birmingham, AL 35294
205-934-3312
Paul Howard MD
Plastic Surgery
3401 Independence Dr Ste 211
Birmingham, AL 35209
205-879-6665
Peter Van Hoy MD
Plastic Surgery
2228 Cahaba Valley Dr
Birmingham, AL 35242
205-930-9990
Paul Gardner MD
Plastic Surgery
1600 7th Ave S Ste Acc322
Birmingham, AL 35233
205-939-5326
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Moderate Diets for Weight Loss
Although there are many weight-loss diets, statistics show that most people who lose weight on a diet regain that weight, and sometimes they gain more. The best ways to stay healthy are eating well and being physically active.You can...

Low-Carb Diets for Weight Loss
Although there are many weight-loss diets, statistics show that most people who lose weight on a diet regain that weight, and sometimes they gain more. The best ways to stay healthy are eating well and being physically active.Two of...

Choosing a Commercial Weight-Loss Program
Some people find commercial weight-loss programs such as Weight Watchers or Lifesteps helpful. If you decide to join a weight-loss program, here are some questions to ask before you join:Does the program provide counseling to help me change my...

Tips for Maintaining Weight Loss
Avoid unplanned eatingHaving regular low-calorie snacks throughout the day along with regular smaller meals is a good way to manage your hunger. Plan snacks as part of your overall calories for the day, and avoid eating unplanned calories.Do...

Obesity: Should I take weight-loss medicine?
Your optionsTake prescription weight-loss medicine.Don't take medicines.Key points to rememberBeing very overweight makes you more likely to have serious health problems, such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes.Weight-loss...

Weight Management

Learn about weight management

Photo of a mother and son eating healthy food Most people think that being at a healthy weight means being "thin." Actually, a healthy weight is a weight that lowers your risk for health problems. It's more about healthy living than what you weigh. In our topics, you'll find information on how to eat healthier, how to start an exercise program, and much more.

Browse our topics on weight management, or start with these:

Last Updated: October 20, 2009

Author: Christine Wendt, R.D., L.D.

Medical Review: Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine

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