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Obesity (cont.)

Obesity Overview
Obesity Causes
When to Seek Medical Care
Exams and Tests
Obesity Treatment
Self-Care at Home
Medical Treatment
Medications
Surgery
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Next Steps
Prevention
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Next Steps

Prevention

Reversing obesity and its health risks requires changing the habits of a lifetime. Eating less over the long term means learning to think about your eating habits and patterns.

What makes you overeat? Coffee break at work? Going out with friends? Watching TV? Late afternoon energy lag? Late night sweet tooth? Are you the one who finishes the last serving of dinner just so there won't be any leftovers? Do you eat high-calorie fast foods or snacks because you don't have time or energy to cook? Having some insight into your overeating habits helps you to avoid your problem situations and reach your weight goal.

Likewise, increasing your activity level is largely a matter of changing your attitude. You don't have to be a marathon runner. Look for ways to increase your activity level doing things you enjoy.

For some strategies that may help you change your habits, go to the article Weight Loss and Control.