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WEIGHT LOSS DOCTOREveryone is told, “Before engaging in this diet or exercise program, consult with your doctor.” It’s good advice. When you put your body through the stressors of weight loss it is important to have expert advice, a check up, and monitor your progress. At the initial check up the weight loss doctor may uncover a different reason for your weight gain and have alternative suggestions for your weight loss program. Before you start any weight loss program, you want to assess your health. Healthy weight loss is much more important than rapid weight loss so consult your weight loss doctor and have your weight loss results last a lifetime. How to Find a Weight Loss Doctor Every year, up to half of all Americans will make a resolution to lose pounds and become healthier. The problem is that many will develop a weight loss plan without talking to a doctor first, and if you are really serious about embarking on a journey to a healthier you, the first step should be to address your problems with your weight loss doctor. Your doctor can advise you about the best ways to establish a diet program that is proper for you, and an exercise regimen that will fit your own unique needs. He can also monitor your progress in order to ensure that you are indeed on the road to not only a thinner life, but a healthier one as well. It is not necessary to find a true weight loss doctor, as you can discuss the issue with your own family doctor at your next physical, or schedule an appointment to talk about your desire to achieve optimum weight and health. Some doctors will not broach the subject with patients unless directly asked, even though many medical professionals see people with chronic illnesses that are directly affected by obesity. Weight issues can be a highly personal and sensitive subject, and even doctors can be reluctant to potentially offend or hurt the feelings of a patient. Because of the sensitive nature of the subject, it is therefore often a good idea to prepare for a discussion with your doctor about weight loss, regardless of whether he be an actual weight loss doctor or not. Doing Your Homework About Weight Loss Programs and Doctors Before sitting down with your ‘weight loss doctor’, you should think about the goals that you would like to set for yourself. Make sure that your goals are realistic; for example, losing five to ten percent of your current weight is an achievable goal. Anything higher might be unhealthy and unwise to attempt. Also be prepared to bring up these goals yourself, understanding that when it comes to weight loss, doctors are often hesitant to initiate the conversation. Be prepared to be frank about your current health condition and where you would like to see your health improve both in the short and long term. If you are serious about lifestyle modifications, then be prepared to approach the subject both from the perspective of diet and exercise. Make sure you can give your doctor accurate information about how often you currently exercise, and you can even use a pedometer to measure steps that you take in a given day, or keep track of the amount of time you spend exercising each week. Be honest about the facts, in order to be able to give your doctor an accurate idea of how much exertion you can and should be able to handle at the beginning of your program. You can also keep a food diary for a few days, so that your doctor can show you ways to modify your eating habits to cut calories and add nutrition if necessary. Again, it is essential that you are completely honest with your information so your doctor can put you on a realistic program. When it comes to weight loss, your weight loss doctor can be a valuable resource in helping you meet your goals. Remember to keep expectations realistic and your communication honest and you will be on your way to meeting your weight loss goals. |
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