calories. Start writing down your moods, level of hunger, and thoughts about your
weight loss journey.
Seeing everything in print can help you identify situations that make you want to
eat. A journal can also help you discover patterns in your eating, like skimping on
breakfast and subsequently overeating at lunchtime.
You can also use a journal to plan your milestones and rewards. Seeing your
next reward spelled out in ink can keep you from giving in to a temporary urge to
binge.
There’s no need to go through your weight loss alone. The Internet has brought
together millions of people who want to lose weight. They have formed
communities, meet-up groups, and social networking sites.
Don’t be shy; many of these people face the same hardships and struggles as
you do. Jump right in and introduce yourself. Ask questions of long-time
members. Share every little victory and setback, and congratulate and comfort
others when they do the same. You might find that joining a community keeps
you accountable not only to yourself, but to your new friends as well.
Chapter 13: Addressing Medical Concerns
It’s important to note that there are several medical conditions that make it hard
or even impossible to lose weight. Though these conditions are rare, they can
seriously impact your quality of life until they are diagnosed and treated.
Some of the most common medical reasons for weight gain (or slow weight loss)
include Cushing’s disease; hypothyroidism; insulin resistance (or pre-diabetes);
and, for women, polycystic ovary syndrome.
Fortunately, all of these conditions can be diagnosed with simple blood tests.
Once you have a diagnosis, you and your health care provider can decide on a
good course of treatment. As the condition improves, your weight loss will
progress more normally.
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