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By Laura Ruby
Rappahannock News Staff Writer
So, here we are again. Time to make those New Year's resolutions and a tern of you will resolve to lose weight this year.
And, for most of you, this will not be the first time you’ve made this resolution. It could, however, be the last.
With helpful tips from a local dietitian, 2008 could be the year that you turn the comer. Setting realistic goals and being mindful of your (fret are the keys to success, said Fauquier Hospital dietitian Aren Dodge. Increasing activity is also vital, she said.
If you’ve been gaining weight year after year, maybe you should resolve first to maintain your weight rather than to lose right away said Dodge, noting that the America On the Move Foundation says that most Americans gain at least one to two pounds each year. This annual gain, she said, really adds up. According to the foundation, more than 60 percent of this country's adult population is overweight or obese. And being overweight has more serious complications than not fitting into those skinny jeans.
Overweight people are at increased risk for diabetes, hypertension, some types of can
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