Losing weight isn’t always easy and can be downright frustrating. The good news is that you’re not alone on that path. Learn more about what medical weight loss is and when to consider it.
While diet and exercise are the pillars of weight loss, sometimes they’re not enough to help you reach your goal weight. If you’ve struggled to lose weight, it may be time to consider medical weight loss.
That’s where we come into the picture. Medical weight loss is a physician-led, holistic weight loss program that accounts for all areas of your health and is a service offered by Chassidy Teal, DO, and the team at Atlanta Medical Associates. Medical weight loss is more than just reaching a number on the scale 一 although that’s part of it! It’s also about reaching your health goals, feeling good in your skin, and learning to make healthy decisions every day.
Read on and learn five signs it’s time to consider medical weight loss.
1. You have had persistent struggles with weight loss
You’re not alone if you’ve tried to lose weight but struggle to keep it off. Studies confirm that most diets show results for about six months, but many people struggle to keep the weight off after the 12-month mark.
That’s because there are a lot of factors that go into weight loss. It’s more than just hitting the gym or eating more salads. Your sleep, stress levels, and underlying health conditions can impact how you gain and lose weight.
It might be time to explore medical interventions if traditional weight loss methods 一 such as diet and exercise 一 have yielded less-than-ideal results for you despite your dedication.
Medical weight loss programs address all these underlying factors that may impede your weight loss and provide a more comprehensive and personalized approach, even if you’ve had weight loss struggles in the past.
2. An underlying condition may cause your weight gain
Diabetes, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea are all examples of underlying health conditions that have a complex relationship with excess weight.
In many cases, losing weight can help alleviate some of the symptoms of these conditions. For example, losing weight can dramatically help improve sleep apnea, which can exhaust you during the day, making it hard to muster the energy to get to the gym. Medical weight loss programs help you blast through obstacles like these.
3. You have a high BMI
You may benefit from a medical weight loss program if you have an elevated body mass index (BMI). High BMIs, particularly those in the overweight and obese categories, can indicate increased health risks associated with obesity.
If your BMI falls into the overweight or obese category, seeking guidance from our team can ensure you get a tailored approach to weight loss that you need to lose weight and avoid the complications of obesity.
4. You are not sure where to start
Maybe you’re ready to lose weight but don’t know where to start. Between the unending list of fad diets and information overload, you may quickly understand how real decision fatigue can be.
With medical weight loss, you don’t need to sort through all the potential diets. Instead, our team creates the plan that’s best for you.
5. You want accountability
Accountability helps you reach goals, and weight loss goals are no exception. Medical weight loss programs provide a structured and supervised environment, offering you the accountability needed for success. Regular check-ins with Dr. Teal can help track progress, address any current challenges, and make necessary adjustments to your weight loss plan.
What happens during medical weight loss?
Medical weight loss includes a variety of tools to help you lose weight. Here at Atlanta Medical Associates, our team offers:
- Lifestyle guidance
- Nutritional guidance
- Exercise recommendations
- Medications, including semaglutide options like Wegovy® and Ozempic®
As primary care providers, our team views weight loss holistically. It’s why we also help manage the chronic conditions that contribute to weight gain (or make weight loss more difficult).
Ready to shed unwanted pounds? You can reach our Atlanta, Georgia, office at 404-383-0945 or schedule your next appointment with our online scheduling tool.
References:
- Calculate Your BMI – Standard BMI Calculator (nih.gov)
- Accountability: The Key To Success In The New Year (forbes.com)
- Comparison of dietary macronutrient patterns of 14 popular named dietary programmes for weight and cardiovascular risk factor reduction in adults: systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised trials – PubMed (nih.gov)
- Stress and weight gain: The connection and how to manage it (medicalnewstoday.com)
- How Weight Affects Sleep Apnea (sleepfoundation.org)
- Health Effects of Overweight and Obesity | Healthy Weight, Nutrition, and Physical Activity | CDCW
