Obesity

The 'Dog' Days of Summer: Motivation for Summer Time Exercising Is as Simple as a Leash

Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, August 20th, 2007

If you're trying to lose weight this summer, the best way to do so may only be a "leash away." Having your dog accompany you on your exercise routine provides a loyal training partner who can increase your motivation to exercise, lose weight and stick with your regimen.

Over 60 percent of adult Americans are now overweight or obese(1), and an estimated 48 million cats and dogs in the U.S. are overweight or obese as well -- that's 35 percent of the pet population(2)! The People and Pets Exercising Together (P-PET) study conducted by Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc., the maker of Prescription Diet(R) and Science Diet(R) brand pet foods,...

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