What are the benefits of non-surgical weight-loss treatment?

Answer 1

The question answers itself, since the benefits of non-surgical weight-loss treatment are the weight-loss itself and the avoidance of surgery. Those who can achieve weight-loss without surgery, are best advised to take that route.

• The main thing is avoiding junk foods and sweetened drinks such as soda. Try to avoid refined flour and pasta, processed foods, fried foods, and fatty cuts of meat. Cut down on added sugar and added salt. Many processed foods are loaded with sugar and/or salt.
• Eat 3 not-large-portioned meals per day; do not skip breakfast; and avoid sugary snacks. If you need a snack, try (for example) an apple or a handful of unsalted nuts.
  
• Weigh yourself at the same time each day, 2-3 times per week. If you see your weight diminishing at a safe, reasonable rate (1-2 pounds/week), keep it up.
  
• Once you've reached your goal, increase your calorie intake somewhat, so that you can maintain your desired weight.
• An example of a healthy starting point could be a menu of whole-grain foods and bread, a good amount of vegetables, legumes, some fruits and nuts, fish, lean meats in not-large amounts, and some dairy. This may need adjusting according to one's lifestyle, age, health, weight and other factors at the outset; and also later, as one sees what works for him/her in particular.
• Doctors and dieticians recommend losing weight gradually, allowing a whole month for every 4 to 8 pounds you want to lose. Do not starve yourself, or skip meals, or try throwing up.
  
• In addition to the diet described above, try to get plenty of moderate aerobic exercise. You can do sit-ups, pushups, dumbbell-lifting, jumping-jacks, and many other basic exercises at home. Walk as much as possible. Bicycling and swimming are good too. Even for people who are not trying to lose weight, being active helps your digestion, your circulation, and other body processes, and will help improve your mood.