
Getting Started: Back to Basics
Your family, friends and health care team can all be there to support you as you try to lose weight. But don’t forget—you are responsible for your own health. You pick the foods, you find the time to exercise. It’s up to you. Losing weight has become especially complicated with all of the weight loss programs and products out there. Despite all the options available, more and more people are struggling with their weight. Maybe it’s time to get back to basics.
Emotions and eating
Emotions can influence what, when, and how much we eat. When you eat based on your emotions, it can hinder your weight loss efforts. Learn about the emotions that may trigger your desire for food.
Setting realistic goals
The right combination of exercise, healthy foods and portion control is the key to weight loss for many people. Learn how to set realistic goals for yourself.
Get in touch with your appetite
Factors in the environment trigger our senses and other mental processes that make us think we are hungry even when we’re not. Learn how to get in touch with your appetite today.