Being overweight or obese makes you more likely to develop heart disease, cancers, diabetes, bone and joint problems and surgical risks.

Our costliest health care problems -- in both economic and human measures -- are related to chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes. We know that many of the lifestyle choices we make every day can prevent or delay the onset of these diseases. Employers are learning that the more they help employees determine their health risks and the more opportunities they provide employees to make better choices, the greater the rewards -- a healthier, more productive workplace.

Reduce portion sizes. Decrease foods laden with sugar, white flour and fat.

It's a quick weight loss plan.

You can eat as much as you wish as often as you like.

1,200 calories a day is the lowest you should go on food intake.