I don't see many people talking about professional help on /r/loseit. I guess not everyone needs it, but I've found it to be very beneficial in my journey. Here are some of the professionals who can help you lose weight.
Therapist - Especially if you're more than 100 lbs overweight, there are likely emotional problems contributing to your weight. I truly believe nobody reaches 400 or 600 lbs just because they love the taste of cake and burgers. Also, if you regularly binge eat (eat large quantities with an out of control feeling), overexercise to punish yourself, or relate to any eating disorder red flags, it might be a good idea to go in. Anorexia isn't the only eating disorder out there. Binge eating disorder and bulimia are real and they can affect people who are not thin.
Dietitian - They can be very helpful, especially if you were never taught about healthy eating habits as a kid. They can also help you set a realistic calorie and macro target that is right for you. They can help you with any sticking points you encounter along the way. They can also set you up for success by creating a 'maintenance plan' to transition you away from needing their services.
Your Doctor - Don't discount your regular doctor as a valuable person in your weight loss journey. They can perform checkups to make sure you are healthy, order bloodwork, etc. If you are so inclined, you can also ask about a medically supervised very low calorie diet. These have been shown to be very effective in helping people lose weight and keep it off. They can also prescribe medications to prevent gallstones if you are losing weight fast.
Personal Trainer - I truly believe everyone who lifts weights needs to visit a personal trainer for at least one visit to make sure their form is correct. You can permanently injure yourself by lifting with improper form. Other than that, they can also be good long term to help you with motivation, identify weaknesses in your training that you might not notice, etc.
Are there any other professionals you can think of that I haven't mentioned? Any thoughts on this topic? Please feel free to share.
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