Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly do people lose weight with nutritional counseling?
The amount and frequency of weight will vary on the patient's age, lifestyle, exercise, and eating habits. By following our nutritional counseling plan, we can help to measure the patient's weight loss.
How many sessions do patients undergo during weight loss management?
At least three or four sessions take place. However, some patients do need follow-up sessions. The follow-up sessions occur if their weight loss stalls or if they run into stumbling blocks. We are here to help you throughout the weight loss process.
Does weight loss still happen after patients finish nutritional counseling?
In many cases, yes. Sometimes, the weight loss does stall, or patients regain the weight. In these cases, they should come in for follow-up visits. Additional resources, such as mental health specialists and weight loss groups, are helpful.
Can patients drink soda in nutritional counseling?
Each patient's weight loss plan varies. While the patient can ask about having soda in their diet, we will need to review the patient's goals and condition for an answer. In most cases, even diet soda can contain sugar that will not benefit their diet. We want to help you reach your weight goal, and soda may not help you achieve that.
Does nutritional counseling help patients understand why they overeat?
Many times, yes. During weight loss management, dietitians work with patients to identify their triggers for emotional eating. Patients learn healthier ways to deal with stress. They work on developing positive associations with food.
Does weight loss management work for all overweight people?
The most successful patients put a good deal of effort into their programs. They are honest with their dietitians about which changes should be easy or hard to make. Many successful patients take extra steps, such as joining support groups and developing exercise programs.