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Jessica Roseberry Published 9:00 a.m. ET Jan. 1, 2020

Being obese or overweight is more than just an increase in the numbers on the scale;obesity is a disease that can lead to high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, fatty liver and even cancer. Losing weight will help improve your blood pressure, blood sugar and energy levels.

What can I do to lose weight?

Weight management is complex, but a good first step is to focus on what you can control such as decreasing the number of calories that are eaten and increasing physical activity. Try planning ahead to ensure you have a meal plan each week. Keep healthy foods and snacks available at home and at work. If you know you are going to be on the go, plan to have a healthy snack available such as a whole piece of fruit or one ounce of nuts.

Why can I not lose weight and keep it off?

There are many things that can affect your weight loss that are out of your control such as appetite signals in your body, genetics and your environment. When you lose weight, the body will increase your hunger hormones and decrease your fullness hormones. Additionally, your genetics can determine how much weight you gain. Lastly, your life might be busy, and you may not feel you can get enough sleep, have time for physical activity or you may not have easy access to healthy foods.

How can I stick with a weight loss plan?

Set realistic, achievable goals. Try to focus on getting healthier and not just getting to a certain number on the scale. It also helps to identify non-scale victories;for example, instead of saying that you want to lose twopounds this week, set a goal of walking for 20 minutes twice this week. If you stay focused on those small goals, each achieved goal will feel like a victory!

What if I constantly say, Im going to start my diet on Monday"?

Stop making excuses and make the decision to start making healthy changes today! When you notice that you are feeling hungry, pause for a moment to see if your stomach is really growling, or if youre actually just stressed, tired or bored? It might be healthier to go for a walk, take a nap or sit and read a book instead of eating.

What are the options to help me lose weight?

The key to long term success with weight loss is committing to healthy behaviors. There are a number of diets that help cause you to lose weight quickly, but in order to lose the weight and maintain, you must make behavior changes that you can maintain for the rest of your life. Some people can lose weight by meal planning and/or logging food intake along with physical activity, but often, people continue to struggle with their weight. That is when it is important to consider weight loss medications, behavioral counseling or weight loss surgery as a tool to support achieving and sustaining a healthy body weight.

Am I a candidate for weight loss surgery?

Adults with a BMI greater than 40 or BMI greater than 35 with health problems such as high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, etc. usually meet insurance requirements to have weight loss surgery. Contact your insurance and ask if it is a covered benefit in your plan.

If I have weight loss surgery, can I ever eat normal foods again?

Yes! You will work with a registered dietician before and after surgery to develop healthy eating habits. You will follow specific diet instructions after surgery while you heal, but eventually you will be able to eat regular foods in smaller amounts.

Where can I get help with non-surgical or surgical weight loss?

The IU Health Ball Memorial Bariatric andMedical Weight Loss Center offers weight loss support through the following options: gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, adjustable gastric band surgery or a physician supervised non-surgical medical weight loss program. Patients work with a comprehensive bariatric and medical weight loss team throughout their weight loss journeys. The team includes surgeons, a nurse practitioner, registered dieticians, an exercise specialist, a behavioral health specialist, an insurance navigator and nursing staff.

How can I learn more?

For more information on any of these options call 765-747-4410 or go to iuhealth.org/weight-loss to register for a free information seminar either onsite or online.

Jessica Roseberry, MS, FNP-C, is a nurse practitioner at the IU Health Ball Memorial Bariatric & Medical Weight Loss Center. For more information, visit iuhealth.org/weight-loss

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