Roughly three-quarters of Americans are overweight or obese, leaving them at risk of severe health issues like heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, depression, and even some types of cancer. Yet, while most of us would like to maintain a healthier weight, losing extra pounds is far from easy, especially if you take the “DIY” route.
Fortunately, medical weight loss can help, providing you with the tools and support you need to lose extra weight and keep it off. The key is finding a plan that’s designed for your unique needs.
At Hopkins MD, our team helps women and men control their weight with custom weight-loss plans developed on a patient-by-patient basis. Learn how three components—GLP-1 medications, meal planning, and personal coaching—combine to help every patient achieve their weight-loss goals.
Even if you only occasionally pay attention to the news, it’s almost certain you’ve heard about GLP-1 medications like Wegovy®, Ozempic®, and Rybelsus®. Originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes, these medications have revolutionized weight loss, helping women and men lose substantially more weight than diet and exercise alone.
GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) medications work by blunting your appetite and helping you feel full longer, so you consume fewer calories. They also slow down gastric emptying and regulate blood sugar, curbing cravings and helping your body burn calories more efficiently.
Everyone knows eating lots of fats and sugars can lead to weight gain, but when it comes to nutrition and weight loss, that’s just a small part of the picture. Our team provides patient-centered nutritional counseling focused on each person’s unique nutritional demands and deficiencies, lifestyle, health history, and, of course, health and weight-related goals.
In addition, we can help you learn ways to incorporate more physical activity into your lifestyle to ramp up your metabolism so you burn calories more efficiently. As with meal planning, our team helps you discover activities that suit your lifestyle and, most importantly, your preferences so it’s easy to stick with your routine.
Healthy eating and exercise get most of the attention when it comes to weight loss, but coaching is just as important for achieving long-term success. Through accountability, motivation, and emotional support, coaching helps you stay focused and on track during your weight-loss journey.
Our team provides essential education to help you understand the personal factors affecting your weight and weight-management efforts. Of course, we give you the tools you need to overcome emotional challenges, helping you achieve your goals, improve your health, and boost your self-confidence, too.
While GLP-1 medications, meal planning, and coaching work individually to help you manage your weight, the combination of all three provides a roadmap for faster results and long-term success tailored to your unique needs and goals.
To learn how we can help you drop those excess pounds and keep them off, request an appointment with the team at Hopkins MD in Roseville and Lincoln, California, today.
