Weight loss puts area resident in national spotlight (Keokuk Daily Gate City)

NAUVOO, Ill. - Losing 45 pounds in six months has many rewards (a lot of positive attention, a new wardrobe of a much smaller size, etc.), but for one Nauvoo resident it has also landed her on the pages of this week's People magazine and has her waiting to hear from producers of “The Today Show.”

Take a personal inventory, then start the diet (Seattle Times)

Charles Platkin offers a handful of tips dieters should follow if they plan to stick to the next diet and exercise program they start.

Let the body do its own ‘detoxing’ (icWales)

IT’S the predictable response to any festive period characterised by overindulgence and under-exertion.

Sweat equity: Move it, baby (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)

You don't need a fancy/expensive gym membership to stick with a fitness regimen this year.

Lose weight for good with a 3-point plan (Lexington Herald-Leader)

You say you're tired of dieting, you've had enough, and this is the year you're going to do it once and for all. You're finally going to lose those 30, 60 or 80 pounds for good. Nice, but what's going to be different from what you've done in previous years? All you have to do is eat less and exercise more, right? Well, not exactly. Here are a few hard realities to consider before you ...