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How to Make Lasting Lifestyle Changes to Manage Weight

Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Written by Venus Sánchez | Reviewed by Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Updated on July 4, 2025
Featuring Preeti Parikh, MD, Minisha Sood, MDReviewed by Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP | July 4, 2025

Your doctor has expressed that it’s time to consider some lasting lifestyle changes now that your weight has been fluctuating. While it might seem daunting to upend your life, these changes are simple to incorporate, and will end up being beneficial in the long run.

References

Centers for Disease Control. (2023). Healthy Weight, Nutrition, and Physical Activity.

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. (n.d.). Weight Management.

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Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician. Prior to practicing medicine, she worked as a management consultant.

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