Raise Your Resistance to Breast Cancer by Dropping Some Pounds

Summer is a time that we look in our swimsuit drawer and sometimes sigh instead of smile. Looking nice at the beach is a good motivator, if you need to lose weight, but it's also good for increasing your resistance to breast cancer. Those extra pounds may be storing up extra estrogen, which increases your risk. Need help starting on a plan for weight loss? Check out these 7 Steps to Get Started Losing Weight, from the About.com Weight Loss Guide.