Obesity

If you are one of 97 million Americans who are obese or overweight, you know how difficult ordinary daily activities can be. Like getting up the stairs, doing housework, or running after the kids. And for years well-meaning friends and relatives have been reminding you about the strain on your heart, the danger of a stroke, or of developing diabetes.

You've heard it all. But you know there is no quick solution to shedding those extra pounds. PHDtoGo makes your weight-loss program considerably easier by helping you track your food intake and see your daily weight loss. With PHDtoGo, you can keep a detailed log of your diet and exercise program. As most doctors will tell you dieting and exercising are among the best ways to lose weight - and keep it off.

If you're obese, reaching your ideal weight is particularly important before you get pregnant. According to the Journal of the American Medical Association (April 10, 1996 issue), obese women are two to four times more likely to have a baby with neural tube defects -- malformations of the baby's spine or skull -- than women who are not particularly heavy.

With PHDtoGo, you'll be able to begin a sensible weight-reduction program. You can monitor your salt intake and count your calories; keep track of your cholesterol and blood pressure levels; mark your appointments with your dietician and family doctor; and log your progress on your exercise program. PHDtoGo also lets you chart any sleeping problems, joint pains or lower back pains, so you can discuss them with your physician.

With the help of PHDtoGo, reaching your ideal weight won't feel like an abstract goal.