Want to lose weight? It’s easy: eat less and exercise more. How many times have you heard that from well-meaning friends or family members? Probably too many. If losing weight is so easy, how come almost three-quarters of Americans are overweight?
The fact is, if you’re overweight, shedding those extra pounds is hard. There’s no quick fix or overnight solution. But there is a right way and wrong way to lose weight. And if you’ve been following commercial diets and weight-loss programs, you’ve probably been stuck in the “wrong way” for far too long.
Don’t get discouraged: At Primary Care Associates, our team helps patients in Clarksburg and Frederick, Maryland, take control of their weight-loss efforts so they can finally lose the weight and keep it off. Here’s how our weight-loss treatments can work for you.
Sure, eating fewer calories than you burn over a day is the simplistic view of how to lose weight. But the real picture is much more complicated.
Commercial weight-loss plans are designed to be sold to the largest group of people. That means these plans are based on the most general, basic principles of weight loss. But for most people, losing weight — and keeping it off — requires a much more individualized approach.
For some people, weight management is influenced by nutritional deficiencies or hormonal imbalances that can interfere with metabolism, your body’s “fat-burning” mechanism. For others, underlying medical problems or even their genetics may play a role. Without customizing a weight-loss program for these issues, you may struggle and even fail.
At Primary Care Associates, we tailor each weight-loss plan to the individual, taking into account their health profile, medical history, lifestyle, and other personalized factors that can have a major bearing on losing those pounds and maintaining a healthy weight for life. It all starts with a personal evaluation and consultation to develop the best plan to help you achieve your goals.
Before we even begin developing a weight-loss plan for you, our team will give you a physical exam and talk about your weight-loss goals, lifestyle, personal and family medical history, and even your past experiences with dieting. Depending on your specific needs, we might order blood tests or other lab work to identify or rule out hormone-related issues or nutritional deficiencies that could be standing in your way.
Next, we’ll work with you to develop your custom plan, which may include:
That last item — coaching — is a critical distinction between medical weight loss and commercial diet plans. Our team has the medical background and experience to help you stay on track, modifying your plan along the way to meet your unique needs. We’re always on hand for questions, concerns, or just a pat on the back to help you stay motivated.
Being overweight can take a toll on your comfort, your lifestyle, and your self-esteem. But that’s not all. Data shows carrying extra pounds also increases your risks of serious medical problems, including high blood pressure, heart disease, heart attack, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and even some types of cancer.
Take that next step toward a healthier, more confident life. Call Primary Care Associates or use our online form and schedule your weight-loss consultation today.
