Tip 1 when you have a whole lot to lose ~ Becoming Slender For Life

So where do you start, and how do you stay motivated, when your goal is to lose 100 pounds or more? Here’s a collection of tips, some from people who used to  weigh over 100 pounds more than they do now.

Seek medical supervision. Whenever you start a new diet or exercise plan, it’s always wise to visit your doctor, but that’s especially important if you’re undertaking a radical change like releasing 100 or more pounds. Janet Finestein, MS, RD, a nutritionist and dietitian at the Comprehensive Weight Loss Center of New York-Presbyterian Hospital advises: “The more overweight you are, the more likely you need to be monitored-and the more you need some type of medical supervision, at least at the start.”

Because obesity contributes to other health problems, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and insulin resistance, Finestein says medical care is a must. The good news is, learning how to control your insulin levels may also help you control your hunger, which in turn can make it easier for you to release your excess weight.

Some of my clients have attended Dr. John McDougall’s weekend and live-in programs in Santa Rosa, California. For more
information visit his website at www.drmcdougall.com.

Read Becoming Slender For Life pages 211 – 212