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Really? Chocolate for weight loss? It's true—and here's how this sweet treat can help you shed excess pounds.

Cutting starches and sugars out of your diet is a must if your goal is weight loss. Starches and sugars stimulate dramatic rises and falls in blood sugar, which leads to cravings.

Drinking water for weight loss can be an effective way to shed extra pounds. Here's why.

Nutrition and weight loss go hand in hand, and research shows that calcium is a top weight loss vitamin. Here's what you need to know.

The health benefits of vinegar are many. Learn how apple cider vinegar, specifically, can be used to help manage diabetes and enhance weight loss.

One of the best exercises for weight loss isn't a specific exercise, but rather a type of exercise: interval training. Here's why.

Need help sticking with your exercise program? Make it social. A little peer pressure can make adherence easier and more rewarding.

Here is an outline of the daily routine you'll need to follow when on the mini-fast with exercise program. Stick to it as closely as possible for best results.

Learn about a few nutritional supplements that are great companions to the mini-fast with exercise.

Dr. Whitaker answers your questions about weight loss.

Dr. Whitaker explains how long you can safely follow the mini-fast with exercise program.

Learn what dietary guidelines are recommended for the mini-fast with exercise program.

Dr. Whitaker gives you a list of foods to avoid while on the mini-fast with exercise (or most any diet).

I believe that a quality daily multivitamin and mineral supplement is essential for optimal health, especially as we get older. Research also suggests that a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement can help boost weight loss.

Dr. Whitaker gives you a list of foods to include in your meal planning while doing the mini-fast with exercise program.

If you want to lose weight, you will need two essential tools: a pen and some paper. Carefully documenting everything you eat and drink can result in double the weight loss you'd experience with diet and lifestyle changes alone.

Listen to Dr. Whitaker explain the principles of the mini-fast with exercise program and how you can implement them for best results.

Dr. Whitaker answers frequently asked questions about the mini-fast with exercise program.

Contrary to popular belief, daily weigh-ins can be tremendous aids in reaching weight loss goals. So if you don't have a scale, get one, and don't be afraid to use it every day.

Learn how to do a mini-fast with exercise to lose weight and improve your overall health and well-being.

Read the research demonstrating the effectiveness of the mini-fast with exercise program.

Hunger and appetite are merciless taskmasters. When the body cries out, “Feed me!” even the most strong-willed folks can rarely resist. Taming these beasts clearly requires more than desire and discipline. Here are a few suggestions that may help.

Dr. Whitaker explains why the mini-fast with exercise is more effective than other weight loss programs.