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as most of us know , losing weight can

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be tough to do , especially when we're

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doing alone . Learning how to cope with

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obesity and finding support from others .

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Can be some of the most effective ways

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to not only lose weight but to keep it

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off . Doctor Patel . Would you tell us

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more about these methods ? Sure . Dr

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Reynolds if an obese patient hasn't

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already done so it's wise to first

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consult with a doctor or therapist

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about which coping skills may be the

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best fit . In most cases , learning to

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use some of the following skills can be

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helpful . Journaling being obese and

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being involved in a weight loss program

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can cause a variety of emotions such as

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pain , anger , fear or despair .

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Writing 1's honest thoughts can help a

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person understand the causes of their

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emotions , as well as possible

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solutions to keep their feelings from

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overwhelming their goals . Keeping a

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food diary can also help people keep

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better track of what they're eating .

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Recording the foods that are eaten .

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Makes it easier to identify areas where

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changes need to be made connecting ,

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allowing oneself to become isolated ,

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can make weight loss even more

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difficult than it already is getting

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involved in regular activities with

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others , as well as simply gathering

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with friends and family can be helpful

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in losing weight . There are also a

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number of support groups that provide a

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connection with others who understand

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what it means to face the same

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challenges . Ask your provider about

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support groups in your area , focusing

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as with any worthwhile goal . Many

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distractions compete for our attention ,

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writing out a realistic plan and

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revisiting that plan can help a patient

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remain focused on the objective stress

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management . One of the common triggers

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for unhealthy eating habits is stress ,

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developing relaxation skills and

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learning how to anticipate stressful

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situations can help to control any

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habits that may be contributing to

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excessive eating .