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Health From Kristin Kane, your About Health Editor A recent report from the CDC -- which states that more than 15% of adults are obese (and that, in 9 states, more than 30% actually fall into this category) -- underscores just how much of a growing problem excessive weight gain is in the United States. We know -- ignoring extra pounds can be all too easy. The hard part comes when you stop turning a blind eye and decide it's time to take them off. Hey, We Speak the Truth No matter what any zippy infomercial may tell you, healthy weight loss takes effort and time. But as you can see from this laundry list of health concerns obese individuals face, it's more than worth your resolve. Do I Need to Lose Weight? Wanna Buy a Bridge? Of course, it would be nice if those infomercials and weight loss product pushers were right when they promise that you can "lose weight without diet and exercise." It would also be pretty sweet if the Tooth Fairy were real, too. What You Need to Know About Diet Pills "Spare Me the Richard Simmons Talk" You won't find a bigger cheerleader for reaching your healthy weight than me. But, in the interest of not bombarding you with another overly peppy "keep going -- you can do it!" chant, consider sharpening these 5 stay-motivated skills to keep your efforts from derailing. Track Progress, Get Support: Free Online Weight Loss Tools from Calorie Count Motivation Nation It can be helpful, and even inspirational, to know that there are folks out there just like you who have struggled with their weight -- and won. Read contributions from fellow About.com readers, and share your own experiences. More "Been There" Stories and Tips "How I Became an Exerciser" "How I Cut Calories" "How I Control My Portions" Health Ads Health Almonds Health Risks & Health Tips Public Health MS Health Sector Jobs Featured Articles Follow About.com Health on Twitter! Bees, Ticks and More: Treating Common Bites Is a Squeaky Hip Replacement a Problem? Swimmer's Ear Treatment Flying? Why Your Ears Pop (video) Simplify Life, Stress Less   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Reader to Reader Talking to Kids About Birth Control Remembering to Take Your Asthma Medication Tolerating CPAP Advertisement