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After being diagnosed with a weight control problem, it's understandable for patients to experience a flood of emotions. It's important to talk with your loved ones and reach out to support centers during the initial stages of your journey. For advice on dealing with the tangled web of emotions you may be going through, visit Robs Branham Foundation: Finding Emotional Support Telling others about your weight goals can be daunting, but this article provides advice that may help: AJC: Thinner You - How to Tell Others About Your Weight Loss Goals Going through weight loss can be an emotional roller coaster not only for the individual with weight control issues, but for friends and family as well. Finding support for what you are going through not only helps make weight control easier, but it can also help to be more successful and long-lasting as well. Weight Loss Specialists, Doctors, Health-Care Providers, and Resources: * American Heart Association Guidelines for Weight Management Programs for Healthy Adults * Weight Control Information Network * Women to Women: Healing Core Imbalances Also, keep in mind that insurance companies often pay at least part of weight loss surgery costs. For more information visit: Weight Loss Surgery Info: Insurance & Financial Considerations Some insurance plans may also cover some of the cost of other weight control programs and plans, but you should check with your personal provider for details. Many companies offer discounts on gym membership or on-site exercise facilities to help their employees with their weight control goals. Check with your employer about joining their weight control program or starting one. Weight Loss Specialists, Doctors, Health-Care Providers, and Resources: Health-care Providers Who Can Help Many different people work in the weight control field, including nutritionists, personal fitness instructors, nurses, physicians and others. Resources to Find Doctors Choosing and Communicating with a Weight control Specialist. Premier Doctors - Weight Loss Doctors Directory How to Find a Doctor or Treatment Center. Physicians Weight Loss Centers If you are helping a loved one cope with weight loss, it's important to offer that friend or family member day-to-day to support with weight control goals. Tell your friend how much you love him or her, and how proud you are of his or her healthy lifestyle. Support them by joining in their new lifestyle and not offering them temptations. The best thing you can do is to offer to exercise and eat with them. Weight control is often more successful and long-lasting when done in a supportive environment.

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