Problem: Article: Don't get drawn into trying to analyze or explain why you feel the way you do. Just say, bluntly, that you want to get better and need others to help you do so. Again, you don't need to go into detail. Just focus on the most important part: you want and need help. You can say something like "I just want to feel like myself again and learn ways to control my anxiety. Can you help me find a counselor or a therapist?" Your family might say that what you've described doesn't sound abnormal, or is a stage, or isn't that worrisome. If that happens, tell them that you are sure it isn't, i.e. "No, Dad, I'm pretty sure that this is a serious problem." Tell your loved ones how they can help. This might be assisting you with locating a professional like a therapist, a psychologist, or a psychiatrist, but it might be in other ways. Loved ones can contribute by assisting you with everyday tasks, encouraging you to eat well, get exercise, and socialize, or offering moral support. Ask them to help you find treatment, i.e. "I'm afraid to make an appointment, but I know I should see a doctor. Can you help me find someone and follow through?" You might also ask them to take you to appointments and make sure that you attend any support groups. You might also ask for day-to-day support, i.e. "I need you to be there and to encourage me. Can you make sure that I'm getting out?" Or, "I just would appreciate your love and a hug once in a while." Chances are that your family will reach out and want to know how to help you. Still, you should expect to field questions. Just be patient and answer as best you can, remembering that the more your loved ones know, the better they can support you and your recovery. One question you may get is, "What's causing this?" They may also want to know how long you've been having severe anxiety. The exact cause of anxiety disorder isn't usually clear, but try to answer as honestly as possible. Your loved ones may also be worried that the anxiety is related to something they said or did. Reassure them that it's not their fault. Keep at it even if it takes your loved ones a while to accept your anxiety disorder or to believe it. Repeat yourself. Raise the topic again and reiterate your desire to get help, if you feel your family is brushing you off. Stress that you think the problem is serious and interfering with your daily life. Treatment is important enough to ask as many times as need be. Repeat yourself as often as necessary. For example, you could say, "Mom, I really think that something is seriously wrong. I want to see someone." Stress that your situation is not just everyday fear: i.e. "No, Dad, this is different. I feel immobilized by this anxiety." Talk to another trusted adult if your family is not able or willing to help. Think about other people you can confide inlike teachers, mentors, counselors, friends, or coachesand let them know what you're going through. Tell someone that you trust, who will listen to you, and who will respect your privacy.
Summary: Ask for help. Suggest ways for your family to support you. Be patient and expect to answer questions. Don't give up.

Problem: Article: To get rid or reduce belly fat you'll need to reduce your weight. To help keep track of your weight loss, weigh yourself regularly. It's best to weigh yourself about one to two times a week. In addition, try to weigh yourself on the same day of the week, at the same time and wearing the same clothes. Keep track of your weight in a journal. Seeing your progress can be motivating to help you stay on track. It can also show you any trends where you're gaining weight as well. In addition to weight loss, one of the best ways to measure your progress of losing belly fat to is track your waist circumference. This is the measurement around the smallest part of your waist. As you decrease belly fat, your waist circumference will decrease. Use a tape measurer to measure the circumference of your waist. Do this by finding the top of your hip bone and your lowest rib and wrapping the tape around your belly between these two points. Continue taking measurements as you diet to track your progress. A high waist circumference or a measurement over 37 inches (94 cm) indicates you have a large quantity of belly fat and are at risk for chronic diseases. Remember that muscle weighs more than fat, so if you are trying to lose weight while building muscle, the scale can be misleading. Your best bet is track your progress by measuring your waistline and weight together. Dieting can be hard, especially when you find yourself constantly thinking about food or eating out of boredom. The best way to curb your appetite is to stay busy and indulge in activities that you enjoy. Making a list of other activities to engage in can help decrease excess snacking or boredom eating. Have this list handy when the desire to eat strikes. Ideas to try include: taking a walk, reading a book, cleaning out a junk drawer, talking to a friend or family member on the phone or doing household chores. If you're feeling hungry and it's close to a planned meal or snack time, have your meal and then move on with other activities. Do not continue to eat or snack. . When we have chronic stress in our lives, our bodies release the hormone cortisol, which causes the body to store extra fat in the midsection. In addition, chronically elevated cortisol levels can increase hunger levels. Try to eliminate and manage stressful things, people, and situations in your life. Learn how to better manage the stress associated with elements of your life that can't be changed (like your job, for example). Meeting with a life coach or therapist can provide additional ways to manage stress. Remember that while you can't always control your circumstances, you can control the way you react. Mind/body practices like yoga and meditation help you learn how to relax your mind so that you can better cope with stress, anxiety, and depression.
Summary:
Weigh yourself. Take measurements. Make a list of other things to do instead of eating. Manage stress