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5 Reasons Why Medical Weight Loss Can Help You Meet Your Goals

5 Reasons Why Medical Weight Loss Can Help You Meet Your Goals

Most people realize that healthy eating along with exercise can help you manage your weight, but real-time weight loss isn’t always that simple. You might not be familiar with the principles of nutrition, or you might have a medical condition or hormone imbalance keeping you from seeing results. There’s also no shortage of misinformation out there about weight loss, and one-size-fits-all diets don’t work for every body. 

With so much trial-and-error, giving up on your weight loss goals may seem tempting. Perhaps it’s time to try medical weight loss, an evidence-based and personalized service that can put you on the right track to achieving your weight goals. Medical weight loss isn’t meant to be restrictive, and your main objective is to make permanent and sustainable modifications to your behaviors. 

At F.I.T Medical Weight Loss & Optimization in Tomball, Texas, our specialty is in the name. Treva Mitchell, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, and Cherlonda Westley-Henry, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, curate your personal medical weight loss plan based on your needs and goals and support you along the way and help you make the necessary changes for a healthier life. 

Here are five reasons why you should try medical weight loss to meet your weight goals:

1. Personalization and planning

Most weight loss programs are meant to be for anyone and everyone. There’s little or no personalization to account for your unique health history and chemical makeup. When it comes to successful and sustainable weight loss, this just doesn’t work for many people. 

At F.I.T Medical Weight Loss & Optimization, your medical weight loss program begins with an intensive evaluation and consultation. To gain perspective on your health, body type, and the strategies that might work well for you, our experienced nurse practitioners assesses you with:

  • Body composition analysis
  • Hormone testing
  • A physical exam
  • Lab work

We also help you set reasonable goals and work at a reasonable pace for the duration of your program. 

2. No deprivation or rapid weight regain

Some of the most popular weight loss tactics rely on strategies that ultimately counteract themselves. Rebound weight gain is common and tends to happen after you lose weight with a highly restrictive diet with an extreme caloric deficit. In fact, only about one in five people who lose weight will maintain those results. 

Instead of restricting you for a given amount of time, medical weight loss aims to alter your eating habits permanently for lifelong results. Your program includes individualized diet recommendations that satiate your hunger without requiring you to undereat or later leading you to overeat. 

3. Hormone optimization is within your control

Your hormones play a significant role in your metabolism. When you have an imbalance, weight loss can be a real challenge. 

Medical weight loss at F.I.T Medical Weight Loss & Optimization accounts for any hormone imbalances influencing your weight and your lack of results. Bioidentical hormone therapy may be added to your individualized program to correct a hormone imbalance that’s interfering with your weight loss. 

4. Ongoing support to help you stick to your program

With any weight loss program, it’s easy to lose sight of your goals if no one is holding you accountable. Medical weight loss involves ongoing support from practitioners who want to see great results just as much as you do. 

You can attend your follow-up visits in person to allow our team to monitor your progress, but virtual visits are also available to increase communication and help you avoid missed appointments. The team evaluates you and can make any necessary adjustments to your program.

5. Know where your information comes from

Medical weight loss isn’t some shady program with minimal research to back it up. You work with experts who know about gut health, hormones, vitamins, and nutrition. They plan your weight loss program using evidence-based and data-driven strategies such as:

  • Nutritional counseling
  • Lipotropic injections
  • Bioidentical hormone therapy
  • Custom meal plans
  • Dietary supplements
  • Exercise recommendations

All of these tactics aim to help you lose weight in a way that won’t compromise your health in any way. You can also see tangible results with lab tests and body composition analysis — not just a reduced number on the scale. Plus, the team can answer all of your health and wellness questions along the way. 

Ready to get started?

Medical weight loss optimizes your chances of experiencing the benefits of reducing your body fat, including increased energy and lower disease risk. If you’re ready to start your program with a detailed consultation, call the office or book an appointment online today.