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So, take the time to maintain and regulate your stress levels. That can be as simple as taking 15 minutes each day to close your eyes and rest. Exercise and physical activity, especially outside if possible, will dramatically reduce your stress levels.

Putting it together

When planning your weight control program, understand that diets don't work! Instead, focus on the basics and begin with the end in mind. Make small incremental improvements to your nutrition, exercise and stress management efforts. When you begin with the end in mind, before making any changes, ask yourself is this something I can continue for the rest of my life? If you can answer - YES, then you will receive the long term benefit. If not, then don't implement it until you can make the change long term.

Dr Ken Kaufman, adjunct faculty at State College of Florida and president of E & E Wellness Solutions. He helps business leaders eliminate injury and sickness costs that are reducing their profitability. He has developed the Wellness Coordinator Certification Program at SCF and teaches your workforce how to identify and reverse their poor health and injury rates that weigh down businesses. He has been a practicing chiropractor for the past 16 years, treating a variety of patients from young children to professional athletes. His passion and commitment to help people regain and maintain optimal health has translated to teaching wellness and injury prevention programs to area businesses & civic organizations. He, himself is an avid runner, triathlete and fitness enthusiast and truly "walks his talk" when it comes to living a healthy active lifestyle.

While there may be many weight loss prescription drugs available that does not necessarily mean they are the right solution for you. For example if you only need to lose a few pounds to fit into your wedding dress or just need to slim down a bit for summer, chances are your doctor will not prescribe these medications for you.