Among overweight or obese Canadians (by age group) - % reported Costs associated with weight loss attempts, % spent more than $500, % bought special piece of home exercise equipment or work-out video, % bought meal replacements shakes or bars, % bought over-the-counter weight-loss supplements or herbs, % went to weight loss club of organization, % bought special pre-packaged meals.

% of Canadians said they followed a diet that restricted certain foods or food groups (e.g. low carb diet), used meal replacement bars or shakes, used weight-loss supplements or herbs, tried fasting, sought counselling from a dietitian or doctor.

What typically happens after you lose weight? % kept weight off, regained some, regained all or more

Among those who are overweight or obese - % would feel comfortable talking with their doctor about their weight, % feel weight loss is part of their doctor's responsibility, % feel doctors have expertise in weight issues, % ever measured their waist circumference , % said their doctor advised them to lose weight

Among those who stopped keeping their resolution, % cited "lack of motivation", "lack of time"

% reported the motivations for continuing with their resolution would be "having a regular schedule/program created for me" , "having personal support such as a trainer or nutritionist", "having better equipment", "more knowledge about fitness/working out" [fitness centre, health club]

% of British Columbia and Alberta residents report having at least one type of fitness equipment in their home [home exercise equipment], % have free weights, treadmill, stationary bike