With all the focus on weight in our society, it isn’t surprising that millions of people fall prey to bogus weight-loss products and fad diets. Conflicting claims, testimonials and hype by so-called “experts” can confuse even the most informed consumers. The bottom line is simple: If a diet or product sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

If you want to maintain a healthy weight, build muscle and lose fat, the best path is a lifelong combination of eating smarter and moving more. With the motto “Change Your Choices, Change your Life”, The Live Healthy Iowa 10 Week Wellness Challenge offers a fun and competitive program to start the process.

A county-wide kick-off will be from 3 to 6 p.m. today at the Newton YMCA Conference Room. Stop by to register a team or find out more about the Live Healthy Iowa 10-Week Wellness Challenge. Prizes, Zumba demonstrations, coupons, recipes, nutrition information, blood pressure checks, and free body composition testing will be available. You can also log on to www.livehealthyiowa.org to find out more information or register a team.