What strategies do you recommend to address the negative self-talk/internalized bias that patients carry about their own weight?
Shifting away from a "goal weight" or BMI to a healthy lifestyle mindset.
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Primary Care · VCU Medical Center
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I always discuss the "five fingers" of health (and hold up my hand).
- Eat good food most of the time.
- Exercise on a regular basis, especially strength training.
- Get good sleep.
- Manage your stress.
- Self-care.
When you do those five things, pat yourself on the back, and weight loss is the side effec...
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