Advantages are abundant in losing weight. It will improve an individual’s overall feeling of wellness and health, decrease the risk of developing certain conditions, and improve confidence and quality of life.

Even a minor weight loss of around 5 percent of an individual’s total body weight can produce major health benefits such as improvements in blood sugars, blood cholesterol, and blood pressure while limiting the risks of chronic diseases relating to obesity. Losing weight can help an individual sleep better, have more energy, improve mood, decrease the risk of mental and physical health conditions, and more.

A doctor can help a patient with their weight loss journey. Electing to see a medical professional about medical weight loss will result in the patient and doctor working together to devise a weight loss plan that is well suited to their weight loss goals.

Doctors work with patients through a variety of custom plans, exercise routines, recommended dietary restrictions, and help with motivation to succeed, and weight loss medication to promote weight loss and overall health.

When a patient seeks out medical weight loss a doctor or health care professional offers guidance and helps with weight loss. The doctor and patient work together to develop a realistic plan that is tailored to the patient’s situation and goals to help ensure the goals are met. Medical weight loss features three components.
 
The first step in a patient’s medical weight loss journey is the initial consultation, where the doctor will work with the patient to learn about them and their goals.
 
The patient will inform the doctor of their ideal weight and together they will develop a plan to meet the goals suited to the patient’s lifestyle. The second step is behavior modification. The best way to lose the extra weight in the body is to change behavior. Weight is accrued and gained when more calories are taken in than are expended, when there is a caloric deficit meaning patients expend more calories through energy than they take in then the weight is lost.
 
For weight loss to be achieved and the lost weight to be kept off patients must make behavior changes that result in a higher activity level and intake of fewer calories. To facilitate behavioral changes, the doctor will work with the patient to establish a diet plan for which there are many options the doctor will talk the patient through such as intermittent fasting, low carbohydrate diets, and high protein diets.
 
Weight loss medication may be prescribed to assist in the loss of weight through diet and exercise. Weight loss medication use will be carefully monitored to ensure the patient is healthily using them.

It is always a good idea for patients who are overweight or obese to see a doctor before beginning a weight loss journey. A medical professional can help ensure a safe and effective weight loss plan is in place to aid the patient with their goals.
 
Individuals who are overweight or obese are being put at significantly higher risk of developing certain conditions. Patients who lose weight will experience a variety of mental and physical health benefits and find their overall mood, confidence, and health and wellness improved.
 
Reach out to us today and learn about the benefits of weight loss and how it will help your overall health and wellness. We are conveniently located at 23541 Westheimer Pkwy Suite 160, Katy TX 77494. For more information, please call us or book an appointment online. We serve patients from Katy TX, Cinco Ranch TX, Richmond TX, Houston TX, Cypress TX, Fulshear TX, Memorial City TX, and Sugarland TX and surrounding areas.