as a medical professional I see so many young women of color suffering from health conditions as a direct result of obesity… i want them to know there is a way out… I want to help
The number one treatment for many chronic medical conditions is #lifestyle change… better #diet and more #exercise
If a trial of lifestyle change fails then as a medical professional we a taught to prescribe medication
For most conditions in its early stages Medication is supposed to be temporary, to stabilize the condition and prevent disease progression and complications, until the person can fully implement the necessary lifestyle changes
This is how people end up on medication forever for diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol—the biggest killers in the world
It’s hard to change your lifestyle, a lot of the way we eat and drink is engrained into our culture… as medical professionals we have to find a way to make it simpler for people who want help… and we have to lead by example
This is why I love intermittent fasting and cardio… Eat less and move more… it costs you nothing… no groceries, no equipment