I do think medical intervention is necessary in some weight loss scenarios.
I am using a physician to assist me in my struggle with my weight. I go to him and weigh in once a week, and he assists me putting together meal plans and exercise plans. Although he could prescribe drugs, medical intervention etc he does not. He is in place to offer me support that my primary physician, and quite a bit of the medical community does not. He kind of fills a gap for me.
Additionally, he is referring me to a psychologist who specializes in behvaiour change and in addictions. I think this therapy is going to make the difference between this attempt, and every other attempt to lose weight that came before it.
I am a strong believer that for me, weight loss cannot be about white knuckling it through the rest of my life. I have read, researched and read about nutrition- and up to this point it has not helped me. Clearly, I know and understand what to eat and what not to eat- so why don't I stay thin?
I personally need change and behaviour therapy and to uncover and resolve whateever issue is standing between me and this ultimate goal.
Good luck. I can't help but think the more tools and support you have, the more obstacles you will remove. Just my two cents.
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