Exercise.com is a great resource. Also for more general weight loss information I recommend Sparkpeople. This is a great weight loss community.
There are a variety of sites that compare different weight loss plans. Check out www.smartdiets.info/ AND www.consumersearch.com/weight-loss-programs If you want information about weight loss in general, visit www.nutrition.gov and www.mypyramid.gov and www.fitness.gov
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Physicians within varied specialties can assist with weight loss. For those afflicted with Diabetes, a concerted effort between their family physician and endocrinologist is a good start. For women with weight issues related to fertility concerns, their Ob-Gyn and/or reproductive endocrinologist can help. General practitioners often offer diet plans and referrals to weight-loss clinics for their patients. Alternatively, general surgeons treat weight loss through surgical intervention methods.
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In general it's scaled to your needs. The biggest stress, however, is on a gradual process of slow weight loss over a long time.
The USDA provides general weight management information at www.nutrition.gov There are also many companies that offer weight loss information online, including http://www.intense-workout.com/weight_loss.html and www.weightwatchers.com
The most widely accepted weight loss strategy is one that involves regular exercise and a balanced diet. What exactly your diet should consist of is arguable (in general though try to reduce your calories) but some guidelines for starting a weight loss program can be found here: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/weight-loss/HQ01625.
Some people with diabetes, or risk of diabetes, use cloves because they are said to help balance blood-sugar levels. Cloves are not used for general weight-loss.
It is never recommended to use laxatives for weight loss. It will allow you to lose weight, however, it is not recommended because it damages your body in the process. There are other healthy ways to lose the weight without using laxatives, such as running, walking, any exercise in general.