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Managing Your Weight

On this page: Eat Well | Feel Good | Get Fit | Health Problems of Being Overweight | Losing Weight Safely | Weight Management Q&A for Teens | Weight Management Recipes for Teens | Weight Management Tools |

  • Eat Well

    Articles
    • 5 Ways to Get Your 5 a Day
    • Are There Healthy Fast-Food Options?
    • Calcium
    • Cholesterol
      (Spanish)
    • Eating Well While Eating Out
      (Spanish)
    • Energy Drinks and Food Bars: Power or Hype?
      (Spanish)
    • Fiber
      (Spanish)
    • Figuring Out Fat and Calories
      (Spanish)
    • Food Labels
      (Spanish)
    • Healthy Dining Hall Eating
    • How Can I Avoid Overeating When I'm Hungry?
    • How Much Food Should I Eat?
      (Spanish)
    • I Crave Unhealthy Food. What Can I Do?
    • Smart Snacking
      (Spanish)
    • Smart Supermarket Shopping
      (Spanish)
    • Vitamins and Minerals
      (Spanish)
    • What Can I Do About Overeating?
    • What Can I Do to Stop Food Cravings?
    • What Is a Healthy Lunch I Can Bring From Home?
    • What's Better: Whole Wheat or Whole Grain?
  • Feel Good

    Articles
    • 3 Ways to Increase Positive Emotions
      (Spanish)
    • Asking for Help: Getting Past Obstacles
    • Assertiveness
      (Spanish)
    • Body Image and Self-Esteem
      (Spanish)
    • Can Stress Affect My Weight?
    • Dealing With Anger
      (Spanish)
    • Dealing With Feelings When You're Overweight
      (Spanish)
    • Emotional Eating
      (Spanish)
    • Going to a Therapist
      (Spanish)
    • How Can I Improve My Self-Esteem?
      (Spanish)
    • Losing Weight: Brandon's Story (Video)
      (Spanish)
    • Making a Change in Your Life
    • Motivation and the Power of Not Giving Up
      (Spanish)
    • Therapy and Weight Management
      (Spanish)
    • Yoga for Stress Relief
  • Get Fit

    Articles
    • Easy Exercises for Teens
      (Spanish)
    • Exercise Log
      (Spanish)
    • Exercise Log Form
    • How Can I Get Motivated to Exercise?
    • How Can I Stay Fit?
    • Is It Possible to Lose Weight Without Exercising?
    • Is It Safe to Lift Weights?
    • Losing Weight: Brandon's Story (Video)
      (Spanish)
    • Strength Training
      (Spanish)
    • T'ai Chi
    • Weight Management: Strength Training Exercises (Video)
    • Welcome Home Yoga (Video)
    • What's A Good Workout for a Busy Schedule?
    • Why Exercise Is Wise
      (Spanish)
  • Health Problems of Being Overweight

    Articles
    • Acanthosis Nigricans
      (Spanish)
    • Asthma
      (Spanish)
    • Asthma: Jordan's Story (Video)
      (Spanish)
    • Body Mass Index (BMI)
    • Cholesterol
      (Spanish)
    • Common Sleep Problems
      (Spanish)
    • Depression
      (Spanish)
    • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
      (Spanish)
    • Type 2 Diabetes: What Is It?
      (Spanish)
    • What's the Right Weight for My Height?
      (Spanish)
    • When Being Overweight Is a Health Problem
      (Spanish)
  • Losing Weight Safely

    Articles
    • 5 Facts About Goal Setting
      (Spanish)
    • 5 Ways to Beat Summer Weight Gain
    • 5 Ways to Spot a Fad Diet
    • Are Detox Diets Safe?
      (Spanish)
    • Asking for Help: Getting Past Obstacles
    • Binge Eating Disorder
    • Eating Well While Eating Out
      (Spanish)
    • How Can I Avoid Overeating When I'm Hungry?
    • How Can I Get Back on My Weight-Loss Plan?
    • How Can I Lose Weight Safely?
      (Spanish)
    • How Much Food Should I Eat?
      (Spanish)
    • Is It Possible to Lose Weight Without Exercising?
    • Losing Weight: Brandon's Story (Video)
      (Spanish)
    • Motivation and the Power of Not Giving Up
      (Spanish)
    • Smart Snacking
      (Spanish)
    • Staying at a Healthy Weight
      (Spanish)
    • The Deal With Diets
      (Spanish)
    • Therapy and Weight Management
      (Spanish)
    • What Can I Do to Stop Food Cravings?
    • What's the Right Weight for My Height?
      (Spanish)
    • Why Exercise Is Wise
      (Spanish)
  • Weight Management Q&A for Teens

    Articles
    • Are There Healthy Fast-Food Options?
    • Can Stress Affect My Weight?
    • Can You Burn Off Food Calorie for Calorie By Exercising?
    • Does Chewing a Lot Help You Lose Weight?
    • Does Eating Late Make You Gain Weight?
    • Does Skipping Breakfast Cause Me to Binge Eat?
    • How Can I Avoid Overeating When I'm Hungry?
    • How Can I Get Back on My Weight-Loss Plan?
    • How Can I Get Motivated to Exercise?
    • How Can I Stay Fit?
    • How Do I Get Rid of Extra Skin After Weight Loss?
      (Spanish)
    • I Crave Unhealthy Food. What Can I Do?
    • Is Counting Calories Bad for My Health?
    • Is It Possible to Lose Weight Without Exercising?
    • Is It Safe to Lift Weights?
    • What Can I Do About Overeating?
    • What Can I Do to Stop Food Cravings?
    • What Is a Healthy Lunch I Can Bring From Home?
    • What's A Good Workout for a Busy Schedule?
    • What's Better: Whole Wheat or Whole Grain?
    • Why Do I Weigh Less in the Morning?
  • Weight Management Recipes for Teens

    Articles
    • A Week of Healthy Breakfasts
      (Spanish)
    • Avocado, Hummus, and Cheese Pita Pocket
    • Baked Chicken Fajitas
      (Spanish)
    • Baked Salmon Sticks With Creamy Lemon-Dill Dip
    • Bean and Corn Salsa
      (Spanish)
    • Berry Good Smoothie
    • Berry Smoothie
    • Blueberry Pancakes
    • Chicken and Veggie Soup With Pasta
    • Chicken Parmesan-Stuffed Zucchini Boats
    • Cocoa, Almond, and Oat Clusters
    • Crispy Zucchini Cake Sandwiches
    • Crock-Pot Apple-Cinnamon Oatmeal
    • Crock-Pot Chicken Bolognese Sauce
    • Crock-Pot Turkey Meatballs and Sauce
    • Crunchy Baked Fish
    • Edamame Hummus
    • Five-Spice Chicken Salad Wrap
    • Hearty Swiss Cereal
    • Homemade Chicken Soup
    • How to Separate an Egg
    • Kale and White Bean Soup
    • Mango-Peach Smoothie
      (Spanish)
    • Mediterranean Chicken and Couscous Salad
    • Mediterranean Pasta Soup
    • Mexican Rice Salad
      (Spanish)
    • Mushroom Soup
    • Pan-Grilled Chicken Over Salad
    • Pasta With Meat Sauce
    • Pepper and Tomato Egg-White Frittata
    • Pork Tenderloin With Maple-Mustard-Sage Marinade
    • Quesadillas
      (Spanish)
    • Quick Pickles
    • Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
    • Salmon Burgers
    • Salmon Salad
    • Spicy Black Bean Cilantro Dip
      (Spanish)
    • Strawberry Smoothie
    • Strawberry-Banana Smoothie
    • Tofu Salad Rolls With Sweet and Tangy Dressing
    • Tomato-Zucchini Soup
    • Tortellini Kabobs
    • Trail Mix
    • Trail Mix
    • Tuna and Veggie Salad Wraps
    • Turkey Meatloaf Sandwiches
    • Vegetarian Chili
    • Veggie Pasta Salad
    • Zucchini Muffins
  • Weight Management Tools

    Articles
    • Body Mass Index (BMI)
    • Exercise Log
      (Spanish)
    • Exercise Log Form
    • Food Journal
    • Healthy Breakfast Planner
    • Weight Management: Strength Training Exercises (Video)

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