Make sure your diet is well-balanced, and meets dietary guidelines set by experts in clinical nutrition. In cases where obesity results in life threatening complications, medical intervention may be necessary. Choose the one that s best for your needs and your budget. Follow a nutritionally sound diet plan. These often are available from hospitals, clinics, national health organizations, insurance companies, and health maintenance organizations.
Most libraries also stock a variety of books that include healthful meal plans and recipes.
Remember that individual diet needs vary according to body size, health, and level of activity. Create a meal plan that incorporates your food preferences or modify an existing plan to fit your tastes. A low-fat diet doesn t mean swearing off fatty foods forever. It means eating them once in a while. Increase your physical activity gradually.