Your complete medical history should be reviewed, including: Cardiovascular conditions (hypertension, arrhythmias, heart disease) History of eating disorders or significant weight fluctuations Mental health conditions (anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder) Gastrointestinal disorders (gastroparesis, inflammatory bowel disease) Diabetes and current glucose-lowering medications Any history of substance misuse Gallbladder disease or pancreatitis Pregnancy and contraception must be discussed
Strength training helps protect muscle, supports balance and keeps you doing the things you love
To set yourself up for success, focus on following a healthy eating pattern with ample amounts of lean protein, fruits, and vegetables, says Kushner
Consistent with these observations, patients included in the studies analyzed in this systematic review frequently reported significant cardiometabolic benefits in addition to BW loss