We recommend right from the beginning weight loss, maintenance and lean body mass throughout the animal's life.

An obese animal can have a shorter life span (and a) higher incidence of cancer.

These findings suggest that subtle, unexplained body mass and weight loss in an older person may be an early sign of AD [Alzheimer's disease] and can precede the development of obvious memory problems,

Weight loss is not just about behavior and willpower; it's biological. There is a coordinated mechanism in the body — designed to prevent you from starving to death — that makes weight loss difficult.

The cost goes towards each team members' pledged $100 donation. We measure weight loss, measurements and body fat.

Even if they can't get down to their ideal body weight, usually any amount of weight they can lose, and keep off, is helpful.