Perhaps the season’s emphasis on “boardwalk banquets,” pool-side margaritas and drive-by ice cream vendors has caused you to gain a few extra pounds. There are several steps you can take now to help you keep your weight from escalating and still enjoy some of your fun-in-the-sun favorites.



Research has shown that being overweight is a risk factor for many health problems, including heart disease. Research also has shown that your health can be greatly improved by a loss of just 5 to 10 percent of your starting weight.
Physicians at Cooper University Hospital remind you that the food choices you make today – and every day – affect your health and how you feel now and in the future. Eating right and being physically active are keys to a healthy lifestyle.



