These two lost 320 pounds -- with surgery and determination

Losing weight for many Americans tops the list of New Year’s resolutions. For Virginia couple Paris and Donelle Harris, they’ve already lived it – and lost a combined 320 pounds.

A Newport News Daily Press story explains: “Working long hours, eating late and being inactive, the couple added pounds over the years. Paris weighed 337 and Donelle weighed 567 pounds when they underweight surgery Dec. 15, 2009, one right after the other….” Read the full story that explains the surgery and subsequent lifestyle changes the couple made.

This MedlinePlus report identifies those who should consider weight-loss surgery. The L.A. Times looked at why such surgery may be more widely available for moderately overweight people.

Here are tips from HealthKey.com that apply year-round for making -- and keeping -- your pound-shedding goals.