Written By: Tania Tarafdar | Published : November 4, 2017 10:18 AM IST
You must have noticed that you don t lose weight as easily as you gain weight. Have you ever resorted to crash diets or gym routines and then abandoned it all? Been yo-yo-ing between trying to lose weight and not trying at all? If you have been trying to shed weight for a while and not been successful on your own, you need to turn to others for help. But you should know whom to approach when it comes to weight loss. You could just do great with the guidance from a nutritionist or a little help from the fitness trainer. These experts can help you succeed at your weight loss goals.
1. Life coaches: Life coaches may not be therapists but they can help you reach your weight loss goals. They can help you figure out why you haven t been able to lose weight and help you set goals that can actually help you reach your target. A life coach can help you stay on track and keep up with your weight loss goals. Life coaches do not necessarily require any credentials.
2. Nutritionists: It can be difficult to figure out what to eat and what not to eat especially if you have been eating healthy all the way. A nutritionist can help you figure out what is setting you off your goal so that you can avoid those foods in the future. He or she will also help you figure out ways of including your favourite foods in your diet without completely eliminating them. Look for someone with credentials like R.D or R.D.N rather than someone who just calls themselves a nutritionist.
3. Therapists: Bad habits are often mental and only a psychologist or psychiatrist can help you figure out why the bad habits exist. He or she will be able to pinpoint the emotions behind your eating habits. A therapist can be very helpful if you have an obsession with food. Here are expert tips on how to choose the right psychiatrists or therapists.
4. Personal trainers: If you have hit a plateau, a personal trainer is the only one who can help you. They can help take your workout up a notch so that you successfully lose those last inches. They can also help you stay on track and help you maintain your weight. Get in touch with someone who has credentials like C.S.C.S or C.P.T. Here are 10 things you should know before hiring a personal trainer.
5. Obesity specialists: They are trained to deal with obesity and health and can help you lose weight and keep it off. They help you focus on your BMI and determine whether or not a weight loss surgery can be helpful for your overall health. Obesity specialists are doctors who specialise in obesity, endocrinologists and bariatric surgeons.
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