weight loss and self esteem

I certainly hope that all of you enjoyed your Christmas day. I know it was challenging to def;ect some of thos high-caloric food and drink sources that were a part of everyone's dinner table. Hopefully, you all did a great job of concentrating on the fact that the love for your family members and friends is conpletely separated from the need to ingest lots of calories.

One of the major positive effects we see for patients as their weight loss programs progress is the marked increase in self-esteem that accompanies the weight loss. The ability to fir into clothes that are perceived more fashionable and form fitting, not have to hide from social events that may include picture taking and feeling more attractive both to yourself and others all add up to a much heightened level of self-esteem. We see this in people of all ages, but especially in our teenagers. It is quite amazing to see the transition of self-esteem in a relatively short period of time.

Certainly, our prime focus on weight loss is to become healthier, rid ourselves of medications, lessen our risk of serious medical sequelae, but the added benefit of feeling so mcuh better about ourselves is wonderful.