obesity. picking up the pieces after diagnosis

 Being diagnosed with obesity is not the end of the world.
The aim of treating obesity is to lose weight, achieve a healthy weight and maintain that healthy weight. Yes, a doctor can assist you but the bulk of weight loss is on the individual and your doctor comes in when other efforts have effectively failed.
 You may need to work with a team of health professionals — including a dietitian, behavior therapist or an obesity specialist — to help you understand and make changes in your eating and activity habit.

 Treatment of obesity includes the following ;

-Dietary changes
   . Reduce calories and eat healthy diets.
   . Avoid a drastic change in diet, slow and steady does win the race.
   . Restrict intake of certain foods like high carbohydrate diet and full fat diet.
   . Try and avoid diets that promise you quick reduction in weight

-Exercise and activity
  . People who are obese need to get at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity physical activity to prevent further weight gain.
  . Increase your daily, physical activities. Walk more and quit that sedentary life style.

 -Prescription weight-loss medications
  .Keep in mind, though, that weight-loss medication is meant to be used along with diet, exercise and behavior changes, not instead of them.your doctor may prescribe weight loss drugs if other personal efforts appear not to be working.

-Weight-loss surgery
 . Though this appears more effective but it's accompanied by serious complications.

Preventing weight regain after obesity treatment

Unfortunately, it's common to regain weight no matter what obesity treatment methods you try
 ways to prevent regaining the weight you've lost is
. Getting regular physical activity. As you lose weight and gain better health, talk to your doctor about what additional activities you might be able to do.

You may always have to remain vigilant about your weight. Get a weighing scale for monitoring, eat healthier diets because You might even regain weight after weight-loss surgery if you continue to overeat or eat foods laden with fat and calories.

Take your weight loss and weight maintenance one day at a time and surround yourself with supportive resources to help ensure your success. Find a healthier way of living that you can stick with for the long term.