Weight Loss

How can weight loss improve my health and wellness?

If you’re carrying a significant amount of extra weight, moving closer to a healthy weight is one of the most impactful things you can do to boost your health and wellness. Extensive research shows a link between being overweight or obese and an increased risk of serious health issues. 

Some of the health risks you face if you are overweight or obese include:

• Heart disease
• Stroke
• Type 2 diabetes
• Kidney disease
• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Gallbladder disease
• Certain cancers
• Infertility
• Dementia
• Depression
• Osteoarthritis

These are just a few examples. Being overweight or obese strains every single system in your body.  

How does medically supervised weight loss work?

You’ve probably tried a number of methods to bring your weight under control. You might have even achieved some success with fad diets or extreme exercise routines, only to watch the weight return once those methods become unsustainable. 

Medically supervised weight loss is different. It places your health as the central focus and does not require extreme dietary restrictions or dangerously high activity levels. 

Medication might help you lose weight by suppressing your appetite and increase your natural insulin production levels. However, drug therapy is never used as a stand-alone option. 

Lifestyle modification is a central focus. You’ll learn how to replace highly processed foods with whole grains, vegetables, fruit, lean proteins, and healthy fats. Finding ways to boost your activity levels is also part of the process. 

How long will I need weight loss services?

Everyone has a unique experience during medically supervised weight loss. In general, you’ll come in for visits more frequently at the beginning of the process and will likely need fewer visits as you move closer to your goals. 

Some patients continue coming in for periodic visits even after reaching and maintaining a healthy weight. These visits provide a “check-up” on your weight loss efforts and give you the chance to ask questions and receive guidance on how to continue boosting your health. 

Of course, when you rely on Equilibri Health and Wellness for primary care, you’ll receive ongoing health assessments and information on reducing your risk for chronic disease. Call today to schedule a personalized weight loss consultation. You can also use the online booking page to set up an appointment at Equilibri Health and Wellness.