Medically supervised weight loss makes it easier to achieve your weight loss goals under the guidance of a qualified medical professional. At AIH Medical and Psychiatric Services in Waldorf, Maryland, Deborah Koroma, FNP-C, and the team use medically supervised weight loss to help adults make lasting progress. A combination of nutrition guidance, exercise recommendations, and prescription medications make it easier to stay on track. Call AIH Medical and Psychiatric Services to schedule a medically supervised weight loss consultation, or book your appointment online today.
Medically supervised weight loss is an internal medicine subspecialty that helps you lose weight and keep it off. Rather than asking you to cut calories or participate in a fad diet, it uses proven methods that complement your body’s unique metabolism. This allows you to effectively shed pounds and maintain lasting results.
Yes. The AIH Medical and Psychiatric Services primary care team uses medically supervised weight loss as a supplemental treatment for various chronic health problems, including:
You might benefit from medically supervised weight loss if you have a mental health condition, such as depression or anxiety. Research suggests that losing even a little bit of weight can improve your mood and outlook.
The AIH Medical and Psychiatric Services team takes a three-pronged approach to medically supervised weight loss. Specifically, it includes:
To maintain lasting weight loss, you must change your relationship with food. Instead of relying on fast food and other high-calorie meals, the team teaches you how to eat a balanced diet consisting of fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, healthy fats, and whole grains.
Making these changes takes time and effort. You don’t have to stop eating your favorite snacks and meals altogether, but you do need to commit to consuming healthier, more nutrient-dense foods.
Losing weight and burning fat requires regular exercise. You don’t have to sign up for a gym membership or hire a personal trainer, but you do need to move your body regularly. The team makes personalized exercise recommendations that align with your current level of physical fitness.
Diet and exercise can support your weight loss journey, but they aren’t always enough to guarantee progress. For example, if you have an underlying medical condition, such as a hormone imbalance, it can be hard to maintain to keep excess weight off. In these situations, the team often prescribes medication.
Some weight loss medications make you feel fuller for longer, while others increase the amount of calories you burn. The team monitors your results at routine checkups and adjusts your treatment plan as needed.
Call AIH Medical and Psychiatric Services to schedule a medically supervised weight loss consultation, or book your appointment online today.