Talk to someone - If you are finding it hard to make changes you may find it useful to talk to your local doctor or a dietitian. By working together, you can develop a realistic plan for eating well.
Diets and weight loss
There are a lot of diets claiming if you follow them you will lose weight. Permanent weight loss usually results from eating a balanced diet and being active rather than following a special diet that claims fast weight loss. If you are considering a diet it is a good idea to check them out to see if they have any scientific basis. Nutrtion Australia, your local doctor or a Dietitian should be able to help you with this information. Dieting may be dangerous because it can stop you from getting the nutrients your body needs to stay healthy. Dieting may cause you to lose weight in the short term but often the weight returns. This is because when you diet your body slows down its metabolism to compensate for the reduced food intake.Doctors and weight loss centres
Doctors and weight loss centres may help you make the changes necessary to what you are eating and your lifestyle. If you do choose to see a health practitioner or use a weight loss agency it is a good idea to talk to them about their products or programs. Remember you are entitled to choose your health practitioner. Good health practitioners should be concentrating on mapping out a healthy eating plan and not measuring success according to kilograms lost.If you have a complaint about a program or product, address your complaint directly to the company involved, so they have an opportunity to fix the problem. If you feel you have been misled by the claims of any weight loss products or programs, contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Ph: 1300302 502.
Before parting with any money, become fully informed and check out the safety and credibility of the program or product you're considering. It may be helpful to talk to Nutrition Australia, community health centres or a nutritionist for information about the products.
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