Obesity is a chronic condition necessitating sustained management strategies rather than quick fixes. Short-term solutions often lead to regaining lost weight.
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Obesity management is more than seeing lower numbers on a scale: Shift focus from weight to health, beyond mere weight reduction, prioritize overall health and well-being. Managing obesity involves more than just numerical changes on a scale; it's about holistic health improvement.
Address Root Causes:
Identifying and addressing the underlying reasons for weight gain is crucial. Each individual may have different triggers contributing to obesity. By addressing these root causes, sustainable health changes become achievable.
Success varies for each individual. Define your own criteria for success and let it serve as motivation on your journey towards better health.
Strive for Your Optimal Health: Set realistic goals aligned with your lifestyle and capabilities. Focus on behavior modifications that enhance your quality of life. Your "best" weight is the one achieved through sustainable, healthy changes.
Clinics, Programs, and Services
Community Health Teams
Offered at 4 locations
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The Community Health Team is a service of Nova Scotia Health in partnership with the IWK. The Community Health Team offers FREE in person group wellness programs and navigation...
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Halifax Obesity Network
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The Halifax Obesity Network is a site designed to support those challenged with chronic obesity, Nova Scotia Health (NSH) Weight Loss Surgery (WLS) patients, and Health Care Professionals working with...
Hants Health and Wellness Team
Offered at 1 location
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The Hants Health and Wellness team is a health care team that promotes emotional and physical wellness and self-management of chronic conditions. We do this by helping individuals to...
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Nutrition Education and Counselling (Dietitians)
Offered at 22 locations
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The following lists include some of the programs that are led by clinical dietitians. Please note that programs may vary by location. Please contact one of the locations listed...
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Obesity Care Clinic (Eastern Zone)
Offered at 1 location
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The Obesity Care Clinic treats adults living with obesity in the Cape Breton, Antigonish and Guysborough areas.
The focus of the 12-week program is to find and treat the...
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Truro Obesity Care Team
Offered at 1 location
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The Truro Obesity Care Team is dedicated to supporting individuals living with obesity, patients who are undergoing or have underwent Weight Loss Surgery (WLS), and healthcare professionals involved in...
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Patient Education Resources
Managing Weight Loss in Parkinson's Disease
If you are experiencing weight loss because of your Parkinson's disease, this pamphlet gives ways to add more calories.
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