Obesity is a medical condition which refers to an excess of body fat. Typically, obesity is measured using the body mass index (BMI), which calculates a person’s weight in relation to their height. Obesity is a health challenge that is an issue all over the world and is something that millions of people live with every day.
With so many people finding it difficult to maintain a healthy diet, there’s an increasing number of resources available to help you regain control of your weight and health. It can be difficult to identify what kind of help you need when you’re struggling with your weight and, if you’ve been obese for some time, you may start to feel like you can’t do it alone.
It is safe to say that there is no easy route to overcoming obesity and often a combination of different support methods is required. Whether you’re living with obesity yourself or someone close to you is, you are likely to be keen to find out what support is available. Here are some of our top recommendations on how you can get help for obesity. From therapy to surgical intervention, there are options for everyone.
It is important to remember that obesity is a medical problem and that there are medical professionals that are out there to help you. Talking about your weight can be difficult but it is important to remember that medical professionals want to support you where they can.
Your first point of call should be your GP or local nurse as they are likely to have a range of resources and referrals that can help you. Guidance tailored to your health needs may also include trips to specialist staff.
For example, you may be able to get the support of a nutritionist or dietician who can discuss your current eating habits and help you understand the importance of nutrition in your weight management. They may also be able to provide you with personalised eating plans that are realistic to your lifestyle and taste buds that are easier to stick to!
You might also benefit from the support of physical therapists who can help you devise exercise regimes that are tailored to your individual needs. A lack of mobility is a common contributing factor to excess weight, but that doesn’t mean you can’t participate in some kind of exercise regularly.
In some cases, people find their weight gain and obesity are due to how they feel about themselves. For example, binge eating and low self-esteem can be a huge contributing factor to obesity problems. Therefore, you may benefit from therapy sessions to help you get to the bottom of the psychological factors that could be making it more difficult for you to maintain a healthy weight.
Here are some of the therapy options that could help you with your obesity:
Weight loss surgery, often referred to as bariatric surgery, is sometimes available to help those who are severely obese. Generally, people are not considered eligible for weight loss surgery on the NHS unless they have a BMI of 40 or more, or other serious health conditions such as high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes.
Surgical interventions such as the following are available for those who have failed to lose weight using other methods:
Living with obesity isn’t easy and, no matter where you are in your journey, it’s important you have the support and equipment you need to make life as easy as possible. Here at the Complete Care Shop, we have a selection of tools and equipment to help support you with not only any mobility issues you may have but also tools to help your weight loss journey.
Here are some of the tools we have available:
If you’re struggling with your weight, then moving around can be a challenge. But of course, if you want to try and regain control of your weight then exercising is crucial. From walking frames to mobility scooters, walking sticks and wheelchairs, getting around has never been easier.
Exercising when you are overweight can be much more difficult. But it is important that you don’t let that stop you from moving your body whenever you can. Not only will exercise help you lose weight, but it will also improve your mental health and how you feel about yourself.
We have a range of exercise equipment available that will make introducing physical activity into daily routines much more manageable. Our exercise equipment includes:
Here at Complete Care Shop, our purpose is to provide products and services for your needs. From bathroom aids and orthopaedic supports to kitchen aids, such as portion control plates, we have everything you need to regain control of your weight and live life more comfortably. For more information, feel free to contact us.
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