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Are you having back pain with any of the following?
- Severe pain, weakness or tingling in your leg(s).
- Difficulty stopping urination or loss of control of bladder or bowels.
- Unexplained fever, nausea or vomiting.
- A history of cancer or unexplained weight loss.
We understand that you are experiencing one or more of the health issues that might be impacting your back pain.
We recommend that you discuss these health issues with your doctor before proceeding with this program.
Once you are cleared by your doctor to do this program, we hope it helps you find relief from your back pain.
Healthy Weight
Successful weight loss means reducing the number of calories you eat and increasing the number of calories you burn. But just knowing what works isn't enough. Having a plan that works for you turns knowledge into action and will help you shed excess pounds and keep them off.
Health Topics
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine
- Ergonomics
- Exercise
- Healthy Eating
- Healthy Heart
- Healthy Relationships
- Healthy Weight
- Quitting Tobacco
- Screenings and Immunizations
- Sleep Well
- Stress Management
Lifestages
Healthy Weight Resources
At Kaiser Permanente, you'll find a variety of classes, resources, and tools to help you take control of your weight and live a healthier life. We recommend you start with a wellness coach to help you create realistic goals and find a program that works for you.
Read more »How to Lose Extra Weight
Successful weight loss involves a combination of monitoring how many calories you eat versus how many you burn, getting regular physical activity, and eating healthy foods. Read about strategies to help you manage your weight successfully.
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Making Healthy Changes in Your Lifestyle
Making changes in your health and lifestyle is a process that can take time, strong motivations, and thoughtful strategies that are the right fit for you.
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Choosing How Much to Lose and How Fast to Lose it
Healthy weight loss should be slow and steady. Aim for about 1 pound per week. Read on for strategies to help you make gradual changes to achieve your healthy weight.
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Managing the Impact of Emotions on Eating
Your thoughts and feelings can either make or break your weight loss. Negative thoughts and emotions make it hard to focus on reaching your goals. Learn how to create constructive self-talk and positive habits that will reinforce your weight loss success.
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Staying Centered for Weight Loss Success
Anyone who has tried to lose weight can tell you that, at times, it only takes one small event or minor slip to get off track. Staying centered means having a strong foundation for handling challenges so that you will be able to stay on course.
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Supporting Yourself: Set Yourself up for Success
Successful weight loss may depend on how well you arrange your surroundings to support your efforts. Getting help from friends and family and creating healthy alternatives will greatly enhance your success.
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Weight Loss Strategies that Work
Successful weight loss involves decreasing the number of calories you eat and increasing the number of calories you burn. But just knowing what works isn't enough. We all need strategies to help us turn knowledge into action so that we can shed excess pounds and keep them off.
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Healthy Weight Online Classes
Kaiser Permanente is now offering online weight management classes at no charge for members. You don’t need to drive anywhere. Participate from the comfort of home. All you need is a phone and a computer with Internet access.
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