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Expert patients (peers who have successfully lost weight) serve as powerful motivators and educators, providing realistic expectations and inspiration for weight loss.
Find peer support. Connect with people who have successfully lost weight, either in person or online. Their stories can provide inspiration and realistic expectations.
ModerateSupportsMEDIUM confidence
There is a lady who works in the same place I do. She used to be way fatter than I am, and she had the surgery with the same doctor that I am going to have. And, today, she is really thin, her health is good, she stopped taking all her blood pressure medication, and now she just needs to maintain the surgery, with meds and all….. that helped me. You know? I got inspired.” (P10)
Why this rating
Qualitative data; self-reported inspiration.
Source
Views and Experiences of Overweight and Obese Adults on the Barriers and Facilitators to Weight Loss in Southeast Brazil: A Qualitative Study
Caroline Morgan et al. · Research Square (Research Square) · 2020
DOI 10.21203/rs.2.21048/v1
clinical_guideline · n=15
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- High financial costs of healthy food and gym memberships act as primary barriers to weight loss, making unhealthy lifestyle habits more accessible and affordable than healthy ones.Moderate
- Psychological factors, including anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem, are significant barriers to weight loss, often leading to emotional eating and avoidance of exercise.Moderate
- Multidisciplinary care involving psychologists, nutritionists, and doctors is a key facilitator for successful weight loss, providing comprehensive support and addressing psychological barriers.Moderate
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