Braden would like to lose weight,but because he is obese exercise is uncomfortable for him.He begins a diet he finds in a magazine and loses a substantial amount of weight in the first two weeks.After that he is unable to lose more until he decreases his food intake;two weeks later,he must again decrease how much he eats.Worse,he is tired all the time.What does Braden need to do to keep losing weight?
A) Stop eating completely and rely on weight-loss shakes until he reaches his goal weight.
B) Exercise to counteract his body's attempts to decrease his metabolism in response to the diet.
C) Find a surgeon who will remove his OB gene.
D) Eat more to increase his body's glucose use.

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Braden needs to incorporate exercise into his weight loss plan to help increase his metabolism and continue to lose weight. Simply decreasing his food intake may lead to a decrease in energy, making exercise difficult, but finding ways to be active and gradually increasing intensity can help him continue to lose weight in a healthy and sustainable way. Option A is not a healthy or sustainable option, and options C and D are not viable solutions.

Braden Would Like to Lose Weight,but Because He Is Obese