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If you're in the habit of eating whenever you feel stressed, sad, lonely, or tired, working with a therapist might be helpful for changing your behavior. A licensed mental health professional can help you to develop new tools for dealing with negative emotions instead of reaching for food as a distraction. For example, if you often eat candy and other junk foods when you're feeling stressed, a therapist could help you learn to use relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing or progressive muscle relaxation instead. Surrounding yourself with like-minded people can help you to stay motivated and avoid letting setbacks derail your progress. Try joining a weight loss support forum online or look for a weight loss support group in your area. Some paid weight loss programs provide access to support groups, but there are also free support groups you can join, such as Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) or Overeaters Anonymous (OA). Several medications have been shown to be effective for improving weight loss results. This might be an option for you if you have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher or if your BMI is over 27 and you have weight-related health problems, such as diabetes or high blood pressure. Discuss your options with your doctor as well as the potential risks of the medications. Some commonly prescribed weight loss medications include: Orlistat Lorcaserin Phentermine and topiramate Buproprion and naltrexone Liraglutide While bariatric surgery is often a last resort for people who have tried for years to lose weight, it is very effective. This surgery involves reducing the size of your stomach so that you are physically incapable of overeating. If you've tried all of your other options and nothing seems to help, talk with your doctor to see if this might be an option for you. Keep in mind that bariatric surgery carries risks just like any other surgery. Discuss these carefully with your doctor before you decide to go through with it.
Look into therapy to change your eating habits. Join a support group to get help from other people. Talk to your doctor about weight loss medications. Find out if you're a good candidate for bariatric surgery.