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The New American Diet

The absolutely most sensible way to lose weight (honest)

by: John Whyte, M.D., from: AARP The Magazine, November 30, 2012

Want to Lose Weight?

Follow these 12 tips to shed pounds and stay healthy.

En español | Anna is 55, a mother of three, and a new patient of mine who has struggled with her weight for the past 30 years. She's tried just about every imaginable diet — high carb, low carb, high protein, low fat. She may lose a few pounds, but then she resumes her old eating patterns and the weight returns, often with an extra pound or two thrown in. … Back to Article

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