Vignette #2 Todd has been overweight since childhood but as a college student has made a commitment to lose weight. He goes on the Atkins diet and after a few months switches to Weight Watchers. After 6 months, Todd has lost 12 pounds but is still overweight. He is discouraged he hasn't lost more weight and he goes to a fast-food restaurant and has two cheeseburgers and a milkshake. Let's see how knowledgeable you are regarding diets so you can effectively help Todd.
What advice would you offer to Todd?

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Setting achievable goals is important for maintaining motivation and a positive attitude towards weight loss. Encourage Todd to continue making healthy choices and focus on progress rather than perfection. It's also important to remind him that it's okay to have setbacks and slip-ups, but the key is to keep moving forward and not give up on his weight loss journey.

Vignette #2 Todd Has Been Overweight Since Childhood but as a College