Before losing weight

You know losing weight will help you get healthy, but it's always a good idea to have a conversation with your doctor about your health before you start your weight loss program. 

A list of things to discuss with your doctor about your weight loss plans:

• Ask for educational brochures or other materials from doctor about calorie-counting, healthy eating habits and exercise.
  
•  Ask your doctor to measure your body-mass index ( a measure of body fat based on height and weight) and your waist circumference, and ask what that means for your health.
  
• Explain to your doctor about your current physical activity and eating habits, and talk about changes that you can make to help yourself get healthier.
  
• Consider how many changes you are willing to make to your lifestyle before meeting with your doctor.  
  

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