How can I know if I'm ready to start a weight-loss plan?
How can I know if I'm ready to start a weight-loss plan?
There are specific stages to making a change like weight loss, which indicate when a person is ready to take action. Psychiatrist Sudeepta Varma, MD, explains the stages and how you can tell if you're ready to make a lifestyle change.
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