Number 4 on my list of reasons to get healthy for 2014 is that some doctors associate obesity with unpleasant character traits including hostility, dishonesty and poor hygiene, research has shown. A Yale University Rudd Center report concluded. In fact, in a survey of nearly 2,500 overweight and obese women, 69 percent said they had experienced bias during a doctor visit. The unfortunate result is that doctors spend less time with overweight patients and even avoid doing preventive exams and screenings.
Find a doctor who works with obese and overweight patients. Have a frank conversation with your current (or new) doctor about the possible causes of your weight problem. Making sure your doctor does not have any pre-conceived notions before they meet with you and that you feel comfortable with them is important.
THE MAX of Shrewsbury helps give you the kick start that you may need to get healthy. The 10 week body transformation program provide you with daily exercise, nutrition and motivational counseling that you need to change your life. Located at 555 Shrewsbury Ave., (732) 945-0183 has its next 10 week challenge starting on January 13th. Classes fill quickly. Call now to reserve your spot.
