We asked three of the nation's top obesity scientists to give us their best (and totally healthy) two-week, highly motivating regimen.

We all know crash diets are bad news, replays of those fifties-era grapefruit regimens that only ended up boomeranging, causing you to add back more weight than you lost. And yet there's no better incentive for a long-term weight-loss effort than dropping a few pounds right off the bat.

Kick-Start Your Diet
Doctor-approved and packed with food you'll actually want to eat, these menus will help you reach your diet goals.

The Confused Dieter's Questions Answered Once and for All
Are all calories equal? Is breakfast a must? Are carbs the enemy? Wonder no more. The experts speak.

Take a look at good ideas and inspiration-doctor's orders!