Holistic and Comprehensive Weight Loss

I am so glad I found this forum, but I am surprised to see no in-depth discussion on weight control here. After I discovered this site and learned about naturopathic medicine, I decided to go and see a naturopathic doctor to help me lose weight, something I have been struggling with for a very long time. Over last few years, I think I tried every single commercial weight control plan, from Weight Watchers and South Beach Diet, to meticulously counting my calories, and actually starving myself. I also tried numerous diet pills, exercises, etc. I have to say that I was able to lose some weight, but I never felt good during the process, and the worst thing was that I would always gain it back (some times even more) the second I was done with the program, pill, diet, etc. Now I am aware that my problem was mainly in the lack of understanding why my extra weight was there in the first place. I am just starting working with my naturopathic doctor, but what I can really appreciate even at this point is the education/knowledge I got. I now understand the role of glucose/sugar fluctuations throughout the day and how to control it, the role of fluid retention and detoxification, the importance of hormonal balance, etc. I am no longer in the dark. I feel that I now understand what I am doing and why, and I believe that it is critically important for the ultimate effectiveness of any weight loss strategy.

I'd like to know if other people worked with naturopaths on their weight control issues, and what their experience has been. I am aware now that losing weight and keeping it off is more than a mere diet, or a pill -- it's rather an understanding of certain fundamental principles and staying the course. Looking forward to hear from other people.

Rhonda

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