Fiber has a major influence on body weight, blood pressure and cholesterol levels,

We know that a 5 to 10 percent weight loss has significant effects on blood glucose and on blood pressure and triglycerides. If you put them all together -- healthy weight, healthy eating, physical activity -- you will find on every level that you will see a reduction in diabetes and heart disease,

These findings suggest that subtle, unexplained body mass and weight loss in an older person may be an early sign of AD [Alzheimer's disease] and can precede the development of obvious memory problems,

Weight loss is not just about behavior and willpower; it's biological. There is a coordinated mechanism in the body — designed to prevent you from starving to death — that makes weight loss difficult.

The cost goes towards each team members' pledged $100 donation. We measure weight loss, measurements and body fat.

Weight doesn't matter as long as you're happy with yourself.