There are two essentially important things that Americans are struggling with -- health and fitness. Records show that the most overweight and obese people on earth can be found in the U.S. There are hundreds of diet and weight loss programs to be found in the fitness circle yet the lack of will power to start is the most difficult aspect to deal with.

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1. Stay clear of fatty foods. If you keep your cupboard stacked with pastries, chocolate and junk food, then you are fighting a losing battle. Get these fatteners out of your shelves. After all, you can't eat what isn't there.