The market is drenched with low-fat, low-carb and sugar-free foods. But despite the prevalent weight loss schemes, "magic" pills and the latest, greatest exercise machines that all promise to dissolve away the added pounds, substantially more than half of American adults are overweight.

For real weight loss success, health experts emphasize the importance of changing your lifestyle for good and working out consistently. Here are some creative ways to make working out fun once more and help you win the battle of the weight loss dilemma once and for all.

* Go on "good for your health" vacations. Make fitness part of your travels. Go to a spa where, along with a little pampering, you can also benefit from hiking, rock climbing, kickboxing, aqua aerobics and yoga.

* Walk or jog for a good cause. Training for a 5K charity walk, for example, may be all the stimulus you need to get started on a regular exercise routine. Greatest of all, you will be helping your much loved charity accomplish its goals.

* Dance. Join a ballroom or hip-hop dancing class. It's a great way to drop the pounds, learn how to dance and have fun at the same time.

* Strip the added pounds off. New DVDs featuring Carmen Electra help you spice up your normal workout routine and give a great new way to tone your body right in the luxury of your own living room.

"Carmen Electra's Aerobic Striptease" and "Carmen Electra's Aerobic Striptease - Fit to Strip" are fast becoming wildly popular. Along with the help of fitness experts, Electra shows the home audience how to slim down with high- and low-impact dance and fitness techniques. The strengthening moves are intended to help tone the hips, thighs, buns and abs. The video's special features have a pop-up video demonstration with workout tips and a customizable music track.

* Try Pilates. Find out what makes Pilates the exercise of choice for many celebrities, and why your health club's Pilates classes are always full. The "MTV: Pilates Mix" DVD, hosted by renowned Pilates and yoga instructor Kristin McGee, is perfect for those who would like to add a more cutting-edge beat to their workout. The DVD features two half-hour workout sessions that concentrate on toning the arms, legs and abs, with a sound mix that inspires you to get up and work out.

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