What would you tell him?
Mr. Curtiss has a history of obesity, diabetes, osteoarthritis of the knees, HTN, and obstructive sleep apnea. His BMI is 43 and he has been discouraged by his difficulty in losing weight. He is also discouraged that his goal weight is 158 pounds away.
A) “When you get down to your goal weight, you will feel so much better.”
B) “Some people seem to be able to lose weight and others just can't, no matter how hard they try.”
C) “We are coming up with new medicines and methods to treat your conditions every day.”
D) “Even a weight loss of 10% can make a noticeable improvement in the problems you mention.”
D) “Even a weight loss of 10% can make a noticeable improvement in the problems you mention.”
Many patients trying to change a habit are overwhelmed by how far they are from their goal. As the proverb says: “A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” Many patients find it empowering to know that they can achieve a small goal, such as a loss of 1 pound per week. They must be reminded that this process will take time and that slow weight loss is more successful long-term. Research has shown that significant benefits often come with even a 10% weight loss.
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