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Weight management and treatment: How can you manage weight or keep it from coming back?

Obesity is a complex disease and many factors can make you gain weight or prevent you from keeping the weight off. Managing your weight, like you would manage any other chronic disease, is important too.1,2

Losing weight and maintaining it is hard because of how your body responds to weight loss. And so, weight management can be difficult, even if you've already lost weight or tried to in the past.3

But don't lose hope or think that you have to do it on your own! Partnering with a doctor or other healthcare professionals can help give you control over your weight so that you can get the health benefits that come with weight loss. Get started with a weight management program that's tailored to your goals, needs and lifestyle. 

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Exploring your weight management options

Managing your weight is a personal journey, and there's no one-size-fits-all solution. Understanding the different approaches available can empower you to make informed decisions about your health. From lifestyle changes to medical interventions, each option offers unique benefits and considerations. To learn more about the various weight management strategies available, read our article to explore your options.

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What's behind weight gain?

Obesity isn't a matter of willpower. It's a complex condition influenced by genetics, hormones and other biological factors.

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Essential tools to monitor your health and have productive conversations with a doctor.

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Talk to a doctor about treatment options that could help prevent the weight you lose from coming back.

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Prepare for a conversation with a doctor

Understanding your options is key. Use our discussion guide to help you and a doctor discuss a weight management plan that fits your individual needs and goals.

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References
  1. Bray GA, et al. Obes Rev 2017;18(7):715–723.
  2. World Obesity Federation. Obesity as a disease. Available at: www.worldobesity.org/what-we-do/our-policy-priorities/obesity-as-a-disease. Accessed April 2025.
  3. Spiegelman BM & Flier JS. Cell 2001;104(4):531–543.

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