How Medical Weight Loss can Help You Achieve Your Goals

Losing weight can be challenging and frustrating. If you feel like you have tried everything and nothing seems to work, medical weight loss may help you reach your goals. There are a number of reasons people struggle to lose weight on their own, but medical weight loss addresses these issues and gives people a better chance at success.

About medical weight loss

Medical weight loss is weight loss under the supervision of a healthcare professional, such as a doctor, nurse practitioner, or registered dietitian. Treatment usually involves a customized plan composed of a combination of different medically supervised therapies that may include diet plans, supplements, behavioral therapy, and prescription medications. The provider will monitor the patient's progress, adjust the treatment when necessary, and advise the patient on maintaining their results.

Why it can be so hard to lose weight

People struggle to lose weight for a combination of reasons. This struggle is rarely due to a lack of effort or willpower but a complicated combination of several factors, including genetics, health conditions, lifestyle, and behavior. Patients may not have anyone to keep them motivated when trying to lose weight independently. In addition, the average person does not have detailed knowledge of the body, food, exercise, metabolism, and other factors contributing to weight. Additionally, many people are stuck in behavior patterns that unwittingly contribute to weight gain and retention. Finally, the human body is designed to gain weight in preparation for possible scarcity at a time when this evolutionary mechanism has outserved its usefulness in many places in the world.

How medical weight loss can help

Medical weight loss gives the average person access to a healthcare professional knowledgeable in metabolism, lifestyle, diet, and all the contributing factors at play when it comes to weight loss. This healthcare professional can use this knowledge to assess the patient's needs and discover why they struggle to lose weight. Then, they can design a safe and effective weight loss plan, monitor their progress, and provide motivation to stay on track to reach their goals.

Candidacy for medical weight loss

Most people who have tried to lose weight on their own and failed can benefit from a medical weight loss consultation. The usual candidate has a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater or a BMI of 27 with obesity-related conditions like diabetes or hypertension. One of the biggest determiners of success is the willingness to commit to the treatment and follow the healthcare provider's guidelines for maintaining the results. For medical weight loss to be successful in the long term, the patient must be dedicated to making long-term changes.

How treatment works

Treatment plans are customized to each patient, varying from person to person. The treatment plan will be designed with the patient's specific goals in mind, using treatments deemed safe and effective for the patient. A medical weight loss plan can take several weeks or months to complete and includes regular appointments to monitor the patient's progress and address any concerns.

Types of medical weight loss therapies

Medical weight loss plans can combine one or more nonsurgical interventions. The most effective plans typically involve a combination of approaches. The following are common components of medical weight loss plans:

Diet and nutrition

The provider will design a dietary plan based on the patient's goals, preferences, and needs. They will advise the patient on portion control and making healthy eating choices.

Behavior and lifestyle

An important part of a medical weight loss plan is identifying lifestyle or behavior factors sabotaging a person's weight loss efforts. After identifying these negative behaviors and lifestyle factors, the provider can advise the patient on substituting positive ones.

Exercise guidance

The provider will advise the patient on healthy and effective exercise. This includes encouraging the patient to find physical activity they enjoy that is safe for their particular health circumstances. The provider will likely identify easy ways to work physical activity into the patient's daily life.

Medical interventions and procedures

These may complement the overall weight loss plan. FDA-approved weight loss medications may be recommended if the patient has trouble losing weight despite diet, exercise, and lifestyle modifications. Also, procedures such as body contouring can help patients lose that last little bit of stubborn fat on the abdomen, thighs, or buttocks.

You can lose the weight and keep it off

If you are frustrated with your efforts to lose weight, you are not alone. Weight loss is complicated, and many people need help reaching their goals. If you are struggling, call our team today to learn if medical weight loss is right for you.

Request an appointment here: https://floridacosmeticcenter.com or call Florida Cosmetic Center at (321) 415-9826 for an appointment in our Celebration office.

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