Webinar: Weight Loss: 5 Behavioral Strategies for Success

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I recommend talking to your physician or health care provider about a weight loss program that would be good for you. There are a variety of resources available, ranging from free weight loss information on mayoclinic.org, the Mayo Clinic Diet book, and the Mayo Clinic Diet online program.

The Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program also has a variety of comprehensive and focused experiences that can be customized to fit your goals, lifestyle, and health needs. The two that come to mind would be the Mayo Clinic Diet Experience or the Signature Experience. Here is a link: https://healthyliving.mayoclinic.org/offerings.php

Here is a link to metabolism and weight loss that might also be helpful: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/weight-loss/in-depth/metabolism/art-20046508

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To identify triggers we usually recommend that the person start with keeping a food journal. Ask yourself: What am I eating, but also where am I, how am I emotionally feeling, what is my hunger level, and am I alone or with other people? This could help you identify any potential mood triggers to your eating. Once you identify the mood that triggers eating, you can problem solve strategies. For example if you find that: I stress eat in the evenings after a busy and stressful day, can I meditate, write in a gratitude journal, call a friend, or nourish my spiritual side, as possible solutions? The key is to first identify the potential mood trigger to evening eating, then problem solve and experiment with different strategies to minimize those triggers.

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Here is a link to an article on probiotics that might be helpful: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/consumer-health/expert-answers/probiotics/faq-20058065

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Thank you for your question and participation. Here are a few articles about healthy snacks that might be helpful: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/recipes/snack-recipes/rcs-20077251
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/weight-loss/in-depth/healthy-diet/art-20046267

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Hunger can be physical, but it can also be psychological. We are physically hungry when we skip lunch, work all afternoon and it is 7:00 at night. But we are psychologically hungry when I am feeling fine, but then my co-worker starts eating left-over dessert right next to me. With physical hunger working with a registered dietitian to develop a personalized meal plan can be helpful. For psychological hunger, distraction or positive self-talk are recommended. To identify our sense of hunger, we usually recommend that the person start with keeping a food journal. For example, ask yourself: What am I eating, but also where am I, how am I emotionally feeling, what is my hunger level, and am I alone or with other people? This could help you identify any potential mood triggers to your eating. Once you identify the mood that triggers eating, you can problem solve strategies. So if I stress eat in the evenings after a busy and stressful day, can I meditate, write in a gratitude journal, call a friend, or nourish my spiritual side, as possible solutions. The first step to learning more about our hunger is personal self-awareness, identify the potential mood triggers, then problem solve and experiment with different strategies to minimize those triggers.

There are a variety of resources available, ranging from free weight loss information on mayoclinic.org, the Mayo Clinic Diet book, and the Mayo Clinic Diet online program.

The Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program also has a variety of comprehensive and focused experiences that can be customized to fit your goals, lifestyle, and health needs. The two that come to mind would be the Mayo Clinic Diet Experience or the Signature Experience. Here is a link: https://healthyliving.mayoclinic.org/offerings.php

Here are a few links to articles on healthy snacks that might also be helpful: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/recipes/snack-recipes/rcs-20077251
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/weight-loss/in-depth/healthy-diet/art-20046267

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Thank you for your question and participation. Here are a few links to articles about diet soda and health risks that might be helpful: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/diet-soda/faq-20057855
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/phenylalanine/faq-20058361

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This is a hot topic in weight management. What are the risks and benefits of artificial sweetener? My clinical experience has been that some people report greater craving for sweets when they use artificial sweeteners, but others report artificial sweeteners work well for them. There is significant ongoing research in this area, so hopefully there will be more information soon. Here is an article on artificial sweeteners that might be helpful: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/artificial-sweeteners/art-20046936

Hello,
Thank you for your question and participation. Here is a link to an article on probiotics that might be helpful: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/consumer-health/expert-answers/probiotics/faq-20058065

Hello,
Thank you for your question and participation. There are a variety of resources available, ranging from free weight loss information on mayoclinic.org, the Mayo Clinic Diet book, and the Mayo Clinic Diet online program.

The Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program also has a variety of comprehensive and focused experiences that can be customized to fit your goals, lifestyle, and health needs. The two that come to mind would be the Mayo Clinic Diet Experience or the Signature Experience. Here is a link: https://healthyliving.mayoclinic.org/offerings.php

Here are a few links to Women’s Health that might also be helpful:
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/womens-health/in-depth/belly-fat/art-20045809
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/womens-health/in-depth/fitness-tips-for-menopause/art-20044602

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Thank you for your question and participation.

It is important to keep exercise fun, enjoyable and pain free. I recommend talking to your physician about an exercise program that would be good for you. As you know, increasing your back pain will just make exercise even more difficult, so you'll want guidance from a health care provider on a safe and fun exercise program that is sustainable for you. Here are a few links that might also be helpful: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/fitness/art-20045099
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/exercise-and-chronic-disease/art-20046049

The Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program also has a variety of comprehensive and focused experiences that can be customized to fit your goals, lifestyle, and health needs. The two that come to mind would be the Mayo Clinic Diet Experience or one of the Physical Activity Assessments. Here is a link: https://healthyliving.mayoclinic.org/offerings.php