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How to consult with a physician if you have no insurance or money?
I am desperate to get on a low-calorie diet, but have no means to consult
with a doctor or afford some diet program like Nutrisystem. Is there any way to consult with a doctor free of charge? What I'm looking for is a 1500 calorie per day diet that is painfully simple to follow. If I could just eat the exact same, easy-to-prepare meal every day, I could follow it. Willpower is not the issue, and I could easily eat the same thing every day if I could only figure out what I need to do to make it work. Thanks, John |
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How to consult with a physician if you have no insurance or money?
"Merchantprince" wrote in message newsXzai.4932$%H5.2594@trndny03... I am desperate to get on a low-calorie diet, but have no means to consult with a doctor or afford some diet program like Nutrisystem. Is there any way to consult with a doctor free of charge? What I'm looking for is a 1500 calorie per day diet that is painfully simple to follow. If I could just eat the exact same, easy-to-prepare meal every day, I could follow it. Willpower is not the issue, and I could easily eat the same thing every day if I could only figure out what I need to do to make it work. Thanks, John Or just eating less would work. |
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How to consult with a physician if you have no insurance or money?
"Rachael Reynolds" wrote in message
. uk... "Merchantprince" wrote in message newsXzai.4932$%H5.2594@trndny03... I am desperate to get on a low-calorie diet, but have no means to consult with a doctor or afford some diet program like Nutrisystem. Is there any way to consult with a doctor free of charge? What I'm looking for is a 1500 calorie per day diet that is painfully simple to follow. If I could just eat the exact same, easy-to-prepare meal every day, I could follow it. Willpower is not the issue, and I could easily eat the same thing every day if I could only figure out what I need to do to make it work. Thanks, John Or just eating less would work. And here's an idea for you, Rachael: **** off and die. How's that sound? |
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How to consult with a physician if you have no insurance or money?
On Jun 9, 10:54 am, "Rachael Reynolds"
wrote: "Merchantprince" wrote in message newsXzai.4932$%[email protected] am desperate to get on a low-calorie diet, but have no means to consult with a doctor or afford some diet program like Nutrisystem. Is there any way to consult with a doctor free of charge? What I'm looking for is a 1500 calorie per day diet that is painfully simple to follow. If I could just eat the exact same, easy-to-prepare meal every day, I could follow it. Willpower is not the issue, and I could easily eat the same thing every day if I could only figure out what I need to do to make it work. Thanks, John Or just eating less would work. - Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Well yes there is as a matter of fact. You can look up FAQ's for nutrition blogs and sites, that will probably answer your most important questions. Nutritionists, not doctors are probably best at giving diet advise, though, since that is what they do. You have lots of choices. Another thing to remember is that fees for doctors are negotiable like lots of things. If you talk to the doctor and not the business manager or receptionist, he/she will often waive fees for services if you have a good reason for not having any money. He/she might also just tell you to go get Medicaid coverage and come back then. I saved over $25,000 at Mayo Clinic by talking to the doctor, and another few thousand by talking to another doctor and hospital administrator about billing....AHEAD OF TIME. Why would this work? It works because doctors and hospitals give services away all the time, plus their fees are not consistent. They are also willing to accept Medicaid reimbursment and other 3rd party reimbursement for just a fraction of their full charges (those listed on the bill, if you don't say or do anything and aren't insured), so they might just do the same for you. dkw |
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How to consult with a physician if you have no insurance or money?
On Jun 9, 8:46 am, "Merchantprince" wrote:
I am desperate to get on a low-calorie diet, but have no means to consult with a doctor or afford some diet program like Nutrisystem. A doctor is not the best person to 'consult' for diet info - one look at the many overweight doctors in practice is enough said. They just know how to sell pills instead of health. NutriSystem, altho with much prepackaged stuff etc, doesnt TEACH you how or what to eat, it just limits your portions (which as Rachel said, you could easily do yourself, even if you want to tell her to FOAD, its the bottom line truth which is sometimes harsh to hear). So what else can you do? Think about it, you are sitting in front of computer and Goodle is your friend for looking up ANYTHING you want to learn about! And you DO want to learn dont you? Expanding your knowledge of foods will give you freedom to choose wisely and actually learn about what you are putting in your mouth instead of having someone give you a 1500 calorie 'diet' to follow blindly without KNOWING the why should I or not eat this or that. People who dont learn about longterm solutions to their being fat are doomed to 'diet' over and over and never keeping it off for good. I dont know how you came upon the magic 1500 calories as the amount you think you need to consume to lose weight, but try googling 'diet 1500 calories' and there are TONS of places to give you a heads up as to where to start and what to eat. You should try using an online food log like FitDay as it may be an eye opener to become more aware of what you eat right now. You can track your foods for say a week and see where/why/how different foods give you different results. You are your own best guinea pig to experiment on without someone handing you a 'diet' to follow. What 'works' for others may not necessarily 'work' for you. Have a look at http://www.fitday.com (its free) Try cutting out say those fries for a baked potato and some fresh fruit for juice etc and easing back on portion sizes and before you know it your waistline will be getting smaller. Doing small adjustments (baby steps)for REAL change instead of radical 1500 max calories gungho eat the same thing everyday nazi dieting will give you the results you are 'desperate' for. Is there any way to consult with a doctor free of charge? In most cases no. Some areas have free clinics, but we already mentioned how doctors in general suck at diet info. Better yet, some hospitals/clinics offer free classes on learning to eat better (diabetic classes/nutritional classes etc) so check around locally or thru your local YMCA even. You mentioned that you have enough 'willpower' to stick to whatever you have to do to lean out. Just knowing you need to change is the first step. Its not about willpower, its about increasing your learning curve about nutrition and exercise. Start making changes in what you eat daily. Making good choices. Add in exercise (in some for or another) daily. Think longterm and the more info you have the less 'desperate' you will be. joanne |
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How to consult with a physician if you have no insurance or money?
"Merchantprince" wrote in message news:bQBai.251$Nz5.129@trndny09... "Rachael Reynolds" wrote in message . uk... "Merchantprince" wrote in message newsXzai.4932$%H5.2594@trndny03... I am desperate to get on a low-calorie diet, but have no means to consult with a doctor or afford some diet program like Nutrisystem. Is there any way to consult with a doctor free of charge? What I'm looking for is a 1500 calorie per day diet that is painfully simple to follow. If I could just eat the exact same, easy-to-prepare meal every day, I could follow it. Willpower is not the issue, and I could easily eat the same thing every day if I could only figure out what I need to do to make it work. Thanks, John Or just eating less would work. And here's an idea for you, Rachael: **** off and die. How's that sound? Yes, I could, but I won't because by eating less and exercising more I'm not going to! You might though! Rachael |
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How to consult with a physician if you have no insurance or money?
"Merchantprince" wrote in message news:bQBai.251$Nz5.129@trndny09... "Rachael Reynolds" wrote in message . uk... "Merchantprince" wrote in message newsXzai.4932$%H5.2594@trndny03... I am desperate to get on a low-calorie diet, but have no means to consult with a doctor or afford some diet program like Nutrisystem. Is there any way to consult with a doctor free of charge? What I'm looking for is a 1500 calorie per day diet that is painfully simple to follow. If I could just eat the exact same, easy-to-prepare meal every day, I could follow it. Willpower is not the issue, and I could easily eat the same thing every day if I could only figure out what I need to do to make it work. Thanks, John Or just eating less would work. And here's an idea for you, Rachael: **** off and die. How's that sound? Maybe if you weren't such a lazy piece of ****, wart on the ass of society with no insurance looking for a handout, we'd be able to help you. But because you are, we can't. |
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How to consult with a physician if you have no insurance or money?
"Merchantprince" wrote in message news:bQBai.251$Nz5.129@trndny09... "Rachael Reynolds" wrote in message . uk... "Merchantprince" wrote in message newsXzai.4932$%H5.2594@trndny03... I am desperate to get on a low-calorie diet, but have no means to consult with a doctor or afford some diet program like Nutrisystem. Is there any way to consult with a doctor free of charge? What I'm looking for is a 1500 calorie per day diet that is painfully simple to follow. If I could just eat the exact same, easy-to-prepare meal every day, I could follow it. Willpower is not the issue, and I could easily eat the same thing every day if I could only figure out what I need to do to make it work. Thanks, John Or just eating less would work. And here's an idea for you, Rachael: **** off and die. How's that sound? Geesh, John, I'm not quite certain why you responded so angrily and rudely to Rachel. If you have the willpower to stick to a certain diet consistently for as long as it takes, why not just plan out the diet yourself--same breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner every day. Then just eat that. Why do you feel that it needs to be a program that someone else has planned out for you? There are so many excellent sources of nutritional information online. I use Fitday, and really like it. But there are others, too. And they're free. Check it out--even if you decide that you still want to see a doctor, at least you will have some valuable info under your belt. |
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How to consult with a physician if you have no insurance or money?
Merchantprince wrote:
**** off and die. NO U |
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How to consult with a physician if you have no insurance or money?
What I'm looking for is a 1500 calorie per day diet that is painfully simple to follow. If I could just eat the exact same, easy-to-prepare meal every day, I could follow it. If you're really willing to eat the same thing every day, then what's the problem? Read some labels, add up the calories, stock up. Turkey sandwich on WW bun. Healthy Choice soups and frozen dinners. WW pasta with real sauce (not the high fructose corn syrup crap). Grilled chicken breast and salad. And the list goes on and on. I think most of us managed to do this without paying a doctor or nutritionist. The info is freely available. Of course, "I can't afford a nutritionist" is always a great excuse for delaying a lifestyle change. |
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