Shedding unwanted pounds top goal for many in 2009 (Benson News-Sun)

(Editor's Note: As New Year approaches, many of us will resolve this year to lose weight. News-Sun Senior Reporter Thelma Grimes chronicles her struggles - and success - fighting the battle of the bulge.)

The 12 Steps to Permanent Weight Loss (BellaOnline)

Permanent weight loss is a serious journey. But these 12 steps lead to a happier, healthier life. So let's have fun along the way to permanent weight loss.

How to stay afloat in 2009 (Stuff)

If there's one time of year when the world's money writers fall over themselves to give advice, it's new year. But among the overkill of earnest advice-giving are the basics for anyone who wants tips on how to thrive in 2009, or as seems more appropriate right now, remain solvent.

Readers give tips, strategies for dropping post-holiday pounds (The Toledo Blade)

Judy Brandon of Maumee used to store her holiday fudge in the attic. Because fudge calls your name. So do potato chips, leftover slices of pizza, the jar of peanut butter — whatever your food weakness happens to be. One has to fight back. Putting the tempting item out of sight in an inconvenient location, if possible, is one of the weapons people use in the battle of man (and woman) versus ...

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If there's one time of year when the world's money writers fall over themselves to give advice, it's new year.