Question

Yu So Phat has come to you for counseling on healthy weight loss. She is 35 years old and 150 pounds overweight. Her mother died of a heart attack at the age of 65. Outline a successful weight management program for her and discuss how she would be most likely to succeed with this.

Answer 1

An initial visit with discussions regarding dietary habits and diet history which includes diet plans, previous diet management protocols followed, medical history, likes and dislikes, stress levels, social support from family and friends.

Discussing the progress and failure of previous diet managent plans, issues faced by her in following the diet plan.

Sucessful management program by changing eating habits by,

Monitoring behaviours, level of activity, emotions

Eat regular and appropriate meals

Practice healthy habits associated with eating.. Be a mindful eater

Modification of unhealthy behaviours and thoughts