The holidays are almost here, and it’s natural to want to look and feel your best for the many festivities and get-togethers the season brings (virtual or otherwise). But if you’re carrying excess weight, the low self-esteem and low energy that being overweight can bring makes it hard to get in the holiday spirit.
If you’re one of the more than 42% of American adults who are overweight or obese and have struggled to lose weight on your own, there’s a different way. Medically supervised weight loss can help you look and feel your best for the holiday season.
Here at Balboa Medical Center & Spa in Encino, California, Dr. Amir Raeesy and our experienced care team use a combined approach to help patients struggling to lose weight achieve their goals safely and efficiently.
Read on to learn more about medically supervised weight loss and how it can help you.
Why consider medically supervised weight loss?
If you’ve tried to lose weight on your own but haven’t been able to shed the pounds or keep them off once you’ve lost them, it’s time to consider a medically supervised weight loss program.
Maintaining a healthy body weight is the cornerstone of optimal overall health. Carrying excess weight contributes to many health conditions, including Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and cancer, hypertension, arthritis, kidney and liver diseases, and sleep apnea.
Fortunately, most of these conditions improve or even reverse when you lose — and keep off — those extra pounds. You’ll find that as the number on the scale decreases, even by moderate increments, your risk of weight-related illnesses decreases and your self-esteem and energy levels rise.
What is a medically supervised weight loss program?
At Balboa Medical Center & Spa, we customize your weight loss plan based on your current and goal weight. We begin at your initial consultation, evaluating your medical and family history for any risk of obesity-related diseases and chronic conditions, and recording your body mass index and vitals readings.
Your provider asks you about your weight history as well as any diets or exercise programs you’ve tried in the past to get an idea of what works and what doesn’t for you. You’ll then have a physical exam, and depending on your needs your provider may recommend a psychological evaluation.
Our team uses a comprehensive, combined approach to weight loss that includes:
- Pharmacotherapy, the use of certain medications to promote weight loss (e.g., phendimetrazine, phentermine, benzphetamine, and diethylpropion)
- Nutrition counseling, to increase your metabolism, reduce your appetite, and adjust your overall caloric intake
- Lifestyle modifications, to help you live healthier with regular exercise, reduced alcohol and sugar consumption, and eliminate negative habits (e.g., smoking)
We’re with you every step of the way, providing the support you need to succeed in your weight loss journey.
Why start a medically supervised weight loss program now?
No matter how many pounds you’re hoping to ultimately shed, starting now brings you closer to your goal sooner. At Balboa Medical Center & Spa, we work with you to ensure you lose weight as quickly as possible in a healthy, safe way.
Ready to learn more about medically supervised weight loss and how it can help you look and feel your best before the holidays? Contact Balboa Medical Center & Spa by either calling our Encino, California, office or requesting an appointment on our website now.