The Centers for Disease Control reports that 41.9 percent of adult Americans are obese, i.e., they have body mass indexes of 30 or higher. Fortunately, safe medical, patient-centered treatment is available, so people struggling with obesity can enjoy good health and long life.
Here’s what to know about obesity treatment in Oviedo, Florida.
The Key to Sustainable Weight Loss
Sustainable–it’s a popular word these days. When applied to weight loss and control, obese individuals benefit greatly from programs that will get the weight off and keep it off permanently. Weight loss is not just about waist size and the numbers on the bathroom scale. It’s about overall health and wellness which lasts a lifetime.
Accordingly, the best obesity treatments involve:
- Calorie-reduction, portion control, and healthy eating with balanced nutrients and abundant hydration
- Regular light aerobic exercise that improves both cardiovascular and muscular endurance and function
- Changes in attitudes toward eating and food
- Medications that suppress the appetite both in the brain and in the stomach (some make you feel fuller more quickly)
- Accountability with a healthcare provider who monitors weight and eating and also provides patient-centered coaching and encouragement
Your One-on-One Consultation at the Diabetes & Weight Loss Center
When you visit our diabetes and weight loss center, you will have an in-depth consultation with our lead provider, Adriel Perez. You will discuss your medical history, habits regarding food and exercise, and the goals you would like to attain. For our clinically obese patients, medical management of issues such as diabetes or hypothyroidism is a must.
In short, you and your provider will discuss the goals related to medical condition management, weight, exercise, and nutrition. Each of our weight loss patients sets and works toward highly individualized goals. No two weight loss or obesity control care plans are alike.
Additionally, we provide medical monitoring of weight, vital signs, and the therapeutic and side effects of weight loss medications, such as Wegovy. Treatment plans are adjusted as the journey toward optimal weight and health continues; when the goals are met, patients go on custom-tailored maintenance programs to keep weight off and healthy lifestyle habits in place.
What Is My Best Weight Loss Goal?
The challenges associated with obesity can seem overwhelming. How can I possibly lose the weight I need to lose? This is a question most people with significant weight issues ask their healthcare providers.
The answer is, that slow, steady, and monitored obesity treatment programs produce the best results. Our clinic emphasizes attainable personal goals and small changes in habits which pay big dividends in terms of weight loss, improved health, and greater self-esteem.
Studies show that even very modest weight loss–say, five to 10 percent–can change your vital signs and blood glucose and cholesterol numbers in significant ways. Then, as those goals are attained, you can build on your progress by continuing with exercise, nutrition, and medication therapies.
Obesity Treatment in Oviedo, Florida
At the Diabetes & Weight Loss Center, our compassionate weight loss team celebrates the victories our patients have over obesity and its health-related effects. You, too, can control your eating, weight, and health, and we are here to help.
For a personalized and confidential consultation with our lead provider, Adriel Perez, call us today at (407) 890-1876 or fill out our online appointment request form.
