Healthy Weight

Obesity is when you weigh more than what is considered healthy for your age, gender, and height. When you’re obese, your body has more (fat) cells, and they’re larger than normal. Obesity can occur at any age. Maintaining a healthy body weight is one of the best ways to avoid weight-related health problems, such as Type 2 diabetes or heart disease.
 
If you would like to lose weight, try these recommendations for at least three months before making a medical appointment:

• Educate yourself -- Video series: Get into Fighting Weight guide
• Complete the five-challenge, “Get into Fighting Weight” program
• Be strategic about your habits to help improve your health
• Diet resources = Consider where in your diet you can make healthier choices, such as adding more fruits and vegetables to your plate. If you’re reconsidering your eating habits in an attempt to lost weight, create good habits with these four easy strategies.
• Stay active, safely
• Use an app to help you keep track

If you are not able to achieve weight loss after three months, start by sending your PCM a message on the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal.