Thursday, November 22, 2018

It isn’t just willpower

It isn’t just willObesity is related to more than just what a person eats and does. It may be different than you imagine. In fact, more people are affected than you may expect. More than 1 in 3 adults in America have obesity. Many people are living with obesity and don’t realize it. Could you be among them?

Many factors can contribute to obesity.

Even though many people are living with obesity, it often gets overlooked as a disease and doesn't receive medical care. It is more than just excess weight. When someone has obesity, there are changes that impact the way the body deals with hunger and how it burns calories. Environment, genetics, certain medications, and other complex factors may contribute to excess weight. When you think about your health, weight is important. It's worth having regular conversations with your health care professional about it, just as you would about other conditions or concerns.

Where are you in the weight-loss cycle?

You’ve tried for years. Countless attempts at weight loss. Endless frustration. The ups and downs of losing weight just to gain it back again. It becomes a cycle.

1. Defining Moment: I’ve made up my mind. It’s time to do this.

2. Consideration: I’m feeling determined. I’m ready to consider the options I have available. I’ll choose the one to help me reach my goal.

3. Momentum: I see a difference in my weight and so do others. I can do this.

4. Plateau: It’s getting harder and I’m not losing weight anymore. Life is getting in the way. This is really frustrating.

*Note: This is often where people find it hard to follow their plans and can revert back to old ways.

5. Collapse: I’m tired of this. I can’t keep it up, so I’m not going to and it’s a relief to stop trying so hard.

6. Fatigue: I feel exhausted and sad. I don’t even want to think about my weight right now.

Working with your health care professional to develop a plan is important for weight management. Think about your weight-loss journey and share where you are in the weight-loss cycle with your health care professional.

It's important that your health care professional understands your weight history. Be sure to
Describe what you have tried so far
Talk about what has worked and what hasn't
Ask what other options are available to manage obesity

Obesity is a long-term disease. So, think about how you want to manage it going forward, and don't be shy about asking for help. Your health care professional may have ideas for ways you can work together to address your weight gain.


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Article source:

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