A good tip I received that I wanted to post to pass along..

Tip of the Day (Setting a Weight Loss Goal) - 01/02/07

"Do you struggle with obesity? There is little doubt that losing weight through healthy eating and exercise can improve your health. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute recommends setting your starting weight loss goal at 10% of your original weight. For a 200 pound person, 10% would be 20 pounds. Some people will want or need to lose more weight, but the first 10-20 pounds usually gives the biggest bang for the buck when it comes to improving blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol and other medical measures."