Weight Loss & Exercise

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1Global Poll: A Look at Weight Around the World
Obesity has gone global. Our poll reveals the world’s riskiest habits, crankiest spouses, dumbest excuses—and best ways to send the pounds packing. Plus, discover 19 weight loss secrets from around the world and watch video of people all over the world stepping on the scale.
219 Weight Loss Secrets From Around the World
We've collected ingenious tips from 18 countries, asking leading nutritionists and Reader's Digest's international editors to divulge the quirks of their cultures that can help us all stay lean. Plus, read the full results of our exclusive global weight loss poll and watch video of people around the world stepping on the scale.
310 Ways to Right-Size Your Diet
Portion distortion is one of the prime causes of America's obesity epidemic, yet most of us don't realize that we overeat -- or that when it comes to reining in calories, serving size is crucial. Here's how you can downsize your portions and still feel satisfied.
47 Tricks to Drop Pounds
Check out some of our best weight-loss tips from the past year. A few are no-brainers and others will surprise even the most seasoned dieter.

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