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Dealing with Weight Loss Frustrations
By: Scottsdale Weight Loss Center
Published: October 21, 2011
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Throughout the weight loss process, frustration with a number of issues is bound to come creeping in. Scottsdale residents should learn to think positively as much as possible and to work through their problems with the support of others. Losing weight is never an easy endeavor. It takes dedication, perseverance, and strict attention to nutrition. Medical meal replacements can certainly help in this regard, and those who want to drop some pounds can look into the program for more details.
The most common frustrations are associated with a failure to lose weight as quickly as one would like. Diet can certainly play a part in this. Men and women who mix junk food splurges in with healthy meals will not make much progress, as the former will cancel out the latter. Developing an overall meal plan should help. Families should plan their meals in advance so that they know exactly what they’ll be eating as they go through the day. A treat here or there is fine, as total deprivation of dessert-type foods will only increase frustration and lead people to discontinue their nutritional plan.
Men and women should be sure that they do not have unrealistic expectations for their bodies. Though losing weight can provide a range of benefits, people must also learn to accept themselves as they are in some respects. If they have one particular bodily feature that they are unhappy with, they should realize that this is normal. Idealized bodies are found only in the pages of fiction.
A strong support group during the process can work wonders. Even if people are not making as much progress as they had hoped, encouragement from loved ones can get them through the tough times and keep them going. This should assist them in continuing to make progress toward optimal health.
Nick
Nick's Story
"I wish I would have come here first. We spend all our time reacting to the next great weight loss tip or program. It might work for a while, but does not last and we end up yo-yoing from one fad to the next – as we gain more weight." Read More
Gina
Lost 44.5 lbs
"I had no trouble adhering to the meals and they really helped catapult my progress! The classes were so beneficial to me because they helped change my thinking about how I viewed health, nutrition, and fitness.
I will always have my relationship with Scottsdale Weight Loss Center. They truly helped me change my life forever." Read More
Lauren
Lost 60 lbs
"Dr. Ziltzer and everyone who I have come in contact with at the Scottsdale Weight Loss office have been so encouraging and I look forward to seeing them each week. It is now a year and 2 months later since I started. I am down 60 lbs., which is the average amount a 9-year-old weighs, it is crazy to think I lost a whole person! I feel amazing, I hit my goal weight in November 2021 just before Thanksgiving. Nothing on my body hurts anymore..." Read More
Chuck
Lost 66 lbs
"The best thing I did was call the Scottsdale Weight Loss Center. I have a lot more energy, I'm not hungry, and it feels great.
You can take it from me that this is a program that produces results. The staff is always positive, supportive, and never judgmental.
Your visits always result in positive reinforcement, no matter if you had a good week or a bad week." Read More
Emily
Lost 101 lbs
"Here I am at the lowest I have been since high school weighing in at 155lbs. I have lost 101 lbs, BMI of 39 when I started, to 21.6, and of course at body fat % of 47.1 to 26.5%. I told myself by my 30th birthday I wanted to be confident in the way I look and I owe it all to SWLC. The entire staff is so welcoming and they are rooting for you just as much as you are rooting for yourself...." Read More
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Meet Our Team
Robert Ziltzer, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA
Obesity Medicine Certified Physician
Diana Bone, FNP-C
Specializing in Obesity Medicine
Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, MFOMA
Obesity Medicine Certified Physician
Kristen Ash, FNP-C, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Alicia Earley, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner
