Article: Get help losing.(Lifestyle)(Weight loss programs vary, so find the best match before you sign up)

Byline: Lewis Taylor The Register-Guard

It's no secret that cutting calories, eating a balanced diet and being physically active are the safest and most effective steps toward weight loss. But what if you need a little help on that path?

Well, you call the professionals.

That's what Barry Peterson did after having limited success with dieting books and other self-guided weight loss programs. He called one of the many weight loss centers in the area and signed up.

The 43-year-old corporate rental manager for the Pape Group lost seven pounds within the first week. He went on to lose an additional 56 pounds. Today he's cut his body fat ...

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