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As a serial yo-yo dieter I really struggle to keep at a consistent healthy weight throughout the year. The worst time is clearly during the festive period when over indulgence is expected! What do you recommend to keep better control of my weight?[Click to show/hide answer]

I find it very helpful to keep a detailed food diary. When I am struggling to lose weight, I find that writing down how much I ate, when I ate, what I ate and why I ate it helps me to understand my behaviour pattern of eating. We often eat things when we don't even realise and we also eat in response to certain emotions. By keeping a diary, it enables us to identify certain patterns in an effort to be able to change those eating patterns.

I provided my registered patients double appointments to discuss weight management if they are interested. Alternatively you can find very useful advice on NHS Choice at www.nhs.uk

Answered by: Jodie Gordon, Nurse Practitioner - Melbourne Grove Medical Practice

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