Everyone would like to prevent weight gain to some extent so, what do we do? To help prevent an increase in weight follow these simple steps:<\/p>\n

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• Avoid excess alcohol consumption<\/li>\n
• Reduce Stress<\/li>\n
• Guard against depression.<\/li>\n
• Reduce boredom and frustration<\/li>\n
• Avoid poor eating habits<\/li>\n
• Avoid a sedentary lifestyle.<\/li>\n
• Perform aerobic exercise for at least 30 minutes a day, 3 times a week and try to increase physical activity in general by walking rather than driving, and climbing stairs rather than using an elevator or escalator.<\/li>\n
• Reduce consumption of food that is high in fat and sugar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  For additional help in losing weight<\/em>:<\/p>\n

  \n
  • Join a support group or ask help from a friend to keep you motivated and to report your progress to. Many people find it easier to follow a reduction diet and exercise program if they work with a friend or join a group of people with similar problems.<\/li>\n
  • Avoid over-the-counter drugs that claim to aid in weight loss – most are ineffective, and some can be dangerous. So, don\u2019t waste your money or your health on them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Also, be sure to set realistic goals for weight reduction. A loss of \u00bd to 1 pound a week may seem slow, but losing weight too fast often does not work. Weight lost quickly is usually regained quickly. If you are not able to lose weight on your own you should consult your physician. Often, it is difficult to break the \u2018sweet-tooth\u2019 habit, but it may not be overeating of simple sugars that is the problem for a few.<\/p>\n

    Generally, during your physical examination, the doctor will have you answer a few questions that will help him or her pinpoint the main problem of your obesity. Examples of these follow so that you can perform your own self assessment.<\/p>\n

    Medical history questions documenting obesity in detail may include<\/em>:<\/p>\n

    Time pattern<\/strong>
    \n1. Has there always (or since childhood) been a tendency to be heavy?
    \n2. Has the person been slender until recently, and then begun to gain weight?*<\/p>\n

    Eating habits<\/strong>
    \n1. Has diet changed recently?*
    \n2. Have eating habits changed?*
    \n3. What percent of the daily calories are from fat?*
    \n4. How many meals are eaten in a day?* What type?
    \n5. How many snacks? What type?*<\/p>\n

    Exercise habits<\/strong><\/p>\n

    1. Has activity level changed?
    \n2. Has there been a decrease in daily activity?*<\/p>\n

    Other factors<\/strong>
    \n1. Is there an increase in emotional stress?*
    \n2. Have you increased your alcohol consumption?*
    \n3. What other symptoms are occurring at the same time?<\/p>\n

    If you answered yes to those questions marked with (*) then, there is a good chance that weight gain is primarily associated with both increased food intake and decreased activity. This is good because it\u2019s something you can control. Also, during your visit to the doctor, skin fold measurements may be taken to assess body composition. Blood studies to test endocrine function may also be performed.<\/p>\n

    Treatment for Being Overweight or Obese<\/em>:
    \nMedications are usually not recommended as an aid for intentional weight loss. They often cause harmful side effects or adverse reactions. At best, the drugs control appetite only for short time periods and don’t help change eating habits. For the most dire cases, gastric outlet stapling may be indicated for the morbidly obese. Unless there is absolutely no other alternative, these are not recommended.<\/p>\n

    What About Those Who Are Not Obese?<\/em>
    \nGenerally, we only consider those among us who are obese, but there are also those who do not eat enough carbohydrates or other macro-nutrients to maintain good health. For these, they typically develop nutritional deficiency. A condition caused by inadequate intake or inadequate digestion of nutrients. It may result from eating an inadequate or unbalanced diet, digestive problems, absorption problems, or other medical conditions. Such problems can arrange due to too much focus on body image, eating disorders, lack of control, which typically leads to eating disorders, emotional stress, and a host of other factors.<\/p>\n

    Your goal should be to eat a balanced, nutritious diet, using moderation in consumption of all foods, and have a daily exercise regimen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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