More than one-third of women between the ages of 30 and 49 are overweight. If you've gained a few pounds, but you're healthy and happy, you've got nothing to worry about. But if you're unhappy, now is the time to do something about it. Events like a high school reunion or wedding can precipitate change. The key is to approach the weight loss sensibly with a combination of diet and exercise.
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Nelson recommends a three-pronged approach to dieting on deadline that involves nutrition, weight training and aerobic exercise. You need a combination of strength exercises with aerobic exercises. Aerobic exercise burns calories. The combination will make you fit and firm, fast and you'll look fabulous. Diet is the other component to weight loss.