Skip Navigation
  • Donate
  • Careers
  • Pay a Bill
  • Groups | Classes | Events
  • MyChart Portal
Middlesex Health MayoClinic Care Network Member Logo
    • All Middlesex Health
    • Doctors & Providers
    • Conditions & Care Services

    Suggested Searches

    • Find a Doctor
    • Events, Classes & Support Groups
    • Pay a Bill
    • Patient Portal
    • Donate Now

    Or, if you're not sure what you're looking for, you can:
    Browse Specialists Browse Primary Care

    Or, if you're not sure what you're looking for, you can:
    Browse All Conditions & Care Services

  • Find a Doctor
  • Our Locations
  • Patients & Visitors
  • Donate
  • Careers
  • Pay a Bill
  • Groups | Classes | Events
  • MyChart Portal
  • All Middlesex Health
  • Doctors & Providers
  • Conditions & Care Services

Suggested Searches

  • Find a Doctor
  • Events, Classes & Support Groups
  • Pay a Bill
  • Patient Portal
  • Donate Now

Or, if you're not sure what you're looking for, you can:
Browse Specialists Browse Primary Care

Or, if you're not sure what you're looking for, you can:
Browse All Conditions & Care Services

  • Home
  • Learning Center
  • Life Stages & Living Well
  • Weight-loss basics
  • Share
  • Email
  • Print

Weight-loss basics

Learning Center

    15 Results
    • Best Match
    • A-Z
    • Z-A

    Slow metabolism: Is it to blame for weight gain?

    Is a slow metabolism the reason for your weight gain? Or is something else going on?

    Answer

    Getting healthy starts with changing your mindset

    A healthy mindset is key to achieving your wellness goals. Learn new approaches to overcoming negative self-talk and all-or-nothing thinking.

    Article

    Ask for support to achieve your health goals

    Making healthy lifestyle changes isn't easy. Challenges will come up. Seeking support can make the difference between reaching your goals — or not.

    Article

    Weight loss: 6 strategies for success

    Make your weight-loss goals a reality with these proven strategies.

    Article

    Metabolism and weight loss: How you burn calories

    Learn if your metabolism influences weight loss — or weight gain.

    Article

    How is brown fat different from other fat?

    Researchers have uncovered a type of body fat, dubbed brown fat, that appears to burn regular fat.

    Answer

    Getting past a weight-loss plateau

    Hit a weight-loss plateau? Don't despair. Restart your weight loss with these tips.

    Article

    Weight-loss readiness

    Learn how asking yourself six key questions can tell you if you're ready to start a weight-loss plan, along with steps to take if you're not there yet.

    Article

    Weight loss: Set a realistic goal

    It may seem obvious to set a weight-loss goal that's realistic, but how do you know what that is? Depending on your weight, 5% of your current weight may be a realistic goal. If you're 180 pounds (82 kilograms), 5% is 9 pounds (4 kilograms). Even this level of weight loss can help lower your risk for chronic health problems, such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

    HealthTip

    Losing weight: 5 tips that work

    Need to lose weight? Start with these simple steps to improve your chances of long-term success: 1. Make sure you're ready. 2. Find your inner motivation. 3. Set realistic goals. 4. Learn to enjoy healthier foods. 5. Get and stay active.

    HealthTip
    Refine Your Search
    Type
    • All
    • Article (7)
    • HealthTip (5)
    • Answer (2)
    • SlideShow (1)
    Age
    • All
    • 19 to 44 younger (15)
    • 45 to 64 middle (15)
    Focus
    • All
    • Home Treatment (7)
    • Risk factor (1)
    • Prevention (1)
    • Coping and support (1)
    • 1
    • 2
    Back to Top

    Popular Links

    • Find a Doctor
    • Events, Classes & Support Groups
    • Pay a Bill
    • MyChart Portal
    • Donate

    News, Events & Media

    • News
    • For The Media
    • Video Gallery
    • Classes & Events

    Professionals & Staff

    • Staff Access
    • CME
    • Medical Staff Services
    • PatientPing

    About Middlesex Health

    • Who We Are
    • Mission, Vision & Values
    • Awards, Accreditation & Membership
    • Quality & Compliance
    • About Mayo Clinic Care Network

    Learning Center

    • Life Stages & Living Well
    • Diseases & Conditions
    • Symptoms
    • First Aid
    • Videos
    • Centro de aprendizaje

    Careers

    • Job Search
    • New Employee Portal
    • Family Medicine Residency Program
    • Benefits of Working at Middlesex Health
    • Living Here
    • Frequently Asked Questions

    Middlesex & the Community

    • Volunteering Opportunities
    • Serving our Community

    Contact Us

    • Hospital Switchboard 860-358-6000
    • Chat Now
    • Email Middlesex
    • View Directory
    Middlesex Health 28 Crescent Street Middletown, CT 06457
    Copyright © 2023 All Rights Reserved. Terms of Use Privacy Policy Accessibility
    MayoClinic Care Network Member Logo

    Connect with Us

    Twitter Facebook YouTube Instagram