10 tips for overweight patients

What are the differences between overweight and obesity?

First of all, we must clarify that we are talking about two totally different conditions.

Overweight is when a person’s body weight is 10% or 20% above their normal weight, that is, the recommended weight for their age, height and sex. All those who have a body mass index (BMI) between 25 and 29.9 kg/m2 are overweight and are at risk of developing obesity.

Obesity is a chronic disease. It consists of the excessive accumulation of adipose tissue, i.e. fat found in the body in a generalized form. There are three types of obesity and the BMI is used to identify them:

• Type I obesity: BMI: 30 – 34.9 kg/m2.
• Obesity type II: BMI: 35 – 39.9 kg/m2
• Obesity type III: BMI > 40 kg/m2

So, overweight and obesity are not the same thing. Overweight can lead to obesity. Both are conditions that are related to genetic susceptibility, psychological, social and metabolic disorders.

In addition, it is important to keep in mind that these conditions increase the risk of developing other types of diseases such as:

• Arterial hypertension
• Diabetes mellitus type 2
• Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases
• Breast, endometrial, colon and prostate neoplasms, among others.

If you want to understand a little more about the differences and some consequences and recommendations to avoid obesity, you can visit the section of my website that deals with obesity and overweight.

10 medical tips for overweight patients

Here you can find 10 tips I give to my patients who are overweight and want to achieve a healthy weight:

1. Make a diagnosis to rule out diseases that normally cause obesity.
2. Movement burns calories, so avoid a sedentary lifestyle.
3. Choose to have a healthy diet. Make an eating plan.
4. Rest, sleep 7 to 8 hours a day.
5. Reduce portion sizes.
6. Drink a glass of water before meals, to have a satiating effect.
7. Increase the consumption of fruits and vegetables.
8. Organize your weekly food shopping according to your meal plan.
9. Avoid fast food, precooked food and fried food.
10. And most importantly, keep a positive attitude.

In addition, it should be taken into account that the decrease should be progressive, accompanied by a change of habits and lifestyle that can be sustainable over time. This way you can prevent diseases and feel healthy.

What is the best treatment for obesity?

To treat obesity it is advisable to make a diagnosis and an individualized medical plan, so we can work together and indicate the best strategies for each patient. In addition, with the help of my infallible method, Essential Diet Method, we can achieve sustainable results, without having to experience feelings of hunger, reducing food cravings. It is a method of 3 guided phases and you will be able to feel satiety with meals, without losing vitality and energy.