Weight loss management

Weight loss management refers to the process of helping people lose weight using various proven measures to deal with obesity both in adults and children.

With so much misinformation, and over 20,000 books written the topic of weight gain, overweight, obesity and diet, this is a topic that is often misunderstood by many.

Steps in choosing the right weight loss program

 * How does the weight loss program actually work?
 * Who supervises the weight loss program?
 * What are the credentials of the weight loss program's staff?
 * Is the program supervised by a trained obesity medicine or weight loss physician?
 * Did the physician pass a board examination in the field of obesity medicine?
 * Does the program accept health insurance?
 * Does the weight loss program offer Very low calorie diet (VLCD) or Low calorie diet?
 * Does the program focus on diet, exercise or a combination of both?
 * Does the weight loss program offer appetite suppressants or diet pills to suppress appetite when appropriate?
 * How much does the weight loss program or service cost?
 * Does the program have before and after weight loss pictures?
 * Does the weight loss program have any testimonials?
 * How often do I see the weight loss professional?
 * Does the program offer written instructions on diet?
 * Does the program correct any underlying causes for weight gain?
 * What are the expected side effects of the weight loss program?
 * What type of follow up plan does the weight loss management program offer for keeping the weight off?

Stop blaming the victim or yourself for obesity
If you understand the true causes of weight gain, such as insulin resistance, that in fact is one of the most common reason why people gain weight, and how the body's compensation to this issue of insulin resistance leads to metabolic starvation, you would realize that blaming the victim does not help and can even be harmful for losing weight.

Insurance coverage for obesity in the United States
After the passage of the Affordable Care Act, popularly known as Obamacare, health insurance companies are now required to provide coverage for obesity as it is considered a preventable health problem. Although most non-surgical weight loss programs in the United States do not accept health insurance, there are a few exceptions such as the [W8MD medical weight loss centers of America] that do accept health insurance for the weight loss physician visits.

Start with knowing your Body Mass Index
Most people do not know where to start to lose weight. Starting with the following two things are the key.


 * Start with Body mass index
 * Check to see if you have a metabolic reason for weight gain.