Control del peso

Entender las partes de un plan de pérdida de peso incluyendo el ejercicio, la comida saludable y la supervisión de su progreso.

Aprender las tres clases principales de ejercicios, como también las maneras de aumentar la actividad en su vida diaria y los consejos para mantenerlo a usted motivado, haciendo el ejercicio parte de su rutina normal.

Aprender elecciones de alimentos saludables que le ayudarán a usted a disminuir la cantidad de calorías que usted come, ayudándole a perder peso y a sentirse mejor en general.

Aprender maneras que le ayuden a usted a ser consciente de lo que come y que cantidad come, y de qué manera esto le irá ayudar a usted a manejar su peso.

Entender lo importancia que es el apoyo de los proveedores del cuidado de la salud, como también el apoyo de la familia y amigos, en su éxito para perder peso y mantenerse sin recuperarlo.

Entender que la Cirugía Bariátrica puede ser una opción para algunas personas y como se puede determinar si alguien es un candidato para la Cirugía Bariátrica.

Carrying too much weight can increase your risk for many serious health issues. These include problems with your heart, lungs, blood vessels, brain, and joints.

For some people, a healthy weight is higher or lower than average. Your healthcare provider can help you decide on a healthy weight for you.

You can keep the weight off, if you make changes slowly and stick with them. Consider that you may never find the perfect time to lose weight. Decide that the right time to be healthier is now.

Body mass index (BMI) is a way of telling if you are at a healthy weight. The higher your BMI, the greater your risk for obesity and health problems. Use the chart to figure out your BMI.

Food is your body's fuel. You can't live without it. The key is to give your body enough nutrients and energy without eating too much. Learn new eating habits to manage your weight.

Studies show that people who exercise are the most likely to lose weight and keep it off. Exercise burns calories. It helps build muscle to make your body stronger. Make exercise part of your weight-management plan.

It's easy to be motivated when you first start. The key is to stay motivated all along the way. Here are things you can do to keep yourself on the path to success.

Knowing the truth about losing weight can help you separate what works from what doesn't. Don't be taken in by expensive weight-loss fads like pills, herbs, and special foods. There's no magical way to lose weight.

Before you decide that you won't be happy until you get down to a certain number of pounds, consider your age, gender, and current weight.

Research clearly shows that most diets don't work. Even those of us who lose weight on a diet generally regain most or all of the weight within a couple of years. But the way most diets are set up often leads to failure.

Obesity is a complex problem. A general healthcare provider can offer help with weight loss. But a bariatric healthcare provider has more training in how to treat obesity.

The best way to lose weight is to set a reasonable goal and lose it slowly. Here are some tips to help you.

The longer a person is obese, the more he or she is at risk for problems. Many chronic diseases are linked with obesity. And obesity is hard to treat. Because of these reasons, prevention is very important.

Medical nutrition therapy is a type of treatment for people who are overweight. It's also for people with certain health conditions. During treatment, you will work with a registered dietitian to make a nutrition plan just for you.