More than one-third of U.S. adults are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Obesity can raise the likelihood of many adverse health conditions including heart disease, stroke, Type 2 diabetes and certain kinds of cancer. A new weight-loss study was conducted out of Baylor College of Medicine in Houston Texas. It showed that the majority of people who were members in a weight-loss group lost 10.1 pounds on average by the end of six months, while people who weren't in the program only lost 1.3 pounds. The group was 8 times more likely to drop 5 percent of their body weight, and 8.8 times more likely to lose 10 percent, than the people who were trying to lose weight on their own. Take advantage of our community. Post often and help one another to reach your goals.

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