It might surprise you to know that many people who come to me for weight loss don't actually need to lose weight!

So how do you know if you (or your patients) do?

In my newest podcast episode, I run through a few things to consider, because it is possible that stressing about weight is actually causing more harm than good for your health.

I always invite my patients to share with me whether their physical activity is limited due to their weight. I also ask if there is a current health problem or future concern due to family history that losing weight would solve.

Losing a moderate amount of weight can do amazing things for their health, so that's part of why I got into the field I got into. Without adding medicines or treatments, a plan to cut 5-10% of a person's weight can dramatically improve many health issues.

But the key there is "health issues." Sometimes the actual issue is more of a societal pressure or body image concern than an actual health problem or physical limitation.

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