Today, the number of obese individuals is increasing dramatically worldwide. Obesity brings with it the risk of many diseases. It can also have a negative impact on psychosocial health and well-being. In the meantime, diet programs that you can reach very easily, or slightly more costly surgical operations or appetite suppressing drugs, etc. Many ways to lose weight are available today. When we look at the studies, we can understand the main problem more clearly. What really happens is not being able to lose weight, but not being able to maintain the ideal weight. Whichever slimming technique you choose, pour concrete into your stomach, so to speak, and if you don’t adopt a behavior change, unfortunately, you will regain the weight you lost. Creating awareness of healthy eating while making this behavior change is very valuable for conservation.
Although the term “dietician” has evolved to mean a person who loses weight these days, what we nutritionists are trying to do is to change the eating habits of our clients. If you want to lose weight with sleeve gastrectomy, you have to work with a dietitian again. You have crossed a bridge and healthy nutrition awaits you after the operation. Prepare yourself!
If you choose to lose weight with a dietitian, don’t just be motivated by the number on the scale. What good behavior did you gain for yourself, how do you feel about yourself, what can you sustain in this process… review these as well. Congratulate yourself for every helpful feeding behavior you acquire. When you reach your ideal load, you will not gain weight again thanks to these behaviors.
In addition to all this, being aware of your own eating behavior will facilitate change. With mindful eating, it will be much easier to lose weight, and defense will be much more permanent. Those who want to start the change step by step can try mindful eating steps without giving up.
Slow down: Chew every bite well while you eat. Enjoy your bites. Listen for hunger and fullness signals to start and finish eating. Slowing down will increase awareness of these signals.
Identify your real need: I mean, will you eat something because you are hungry, or if you are angry with someone, upset about something, etc. for? “What do I need?” ask yourself.
Remove distractions: Your food needs to be healthy, as well as the environment in which you eat it. TV, tablet, computer, phone… we’re definitely keeping an eye on them while we eat! Create an environment where you can focus your attention on your food.
I wish you healthy and pleasant days…
