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Consider medical weight loss if you’ve tried to lose weight on your own and can’t make lasting progress. At his Glendale, California, practice, board-certified internal medicine physician Artin Nazarian, MD, uses medical weight loss to help adults shed pounds and keep them off. He combines nutrition education, exercise guidance, and prescription medication to help patients achieve their long-term health and wellness goals.
Can medical weight loss help me lose weight and keep it off?
Yes. Medical weight loss takes a scientific approach to shedding pounds. Rather than recommending you count calories or stop eating some foods, Dr. Nazarian uses his nearly 20 years of nutrition expertise to develop a personalized weight loss plan that actually works. Medical weight loss is different from fad diets in that it won’t cause you to crash and burn. Instead of making unrealistic promises, Dr. Nazarian teaches you how to change your relationship with food. In just a few weeks, you’ll know what needs to be done to lose weight and maintain your progress.
What does medical weight loss involve?
No two medical weight loss treatment plans are exactly alike, but Dr. Nazarian usually includes:
Nutrition education
You need to eat a nutritious diet to lose weight and maintain the results. It’s OK to have salty or sugary snacks occasionally, but lasting progress requires a commitment to eating healthier food. Dr. Nazarian teaches you how to make better food choices. He develops a personalized diet that includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and healthy fats.
Exercise guidance
Moving your body burns calories, which is essential for successful weight loss. Dr. Nazarian knows that it can be challenging to exercise when you’re overweight. He helps you ease into activity by developing an exercise program that aligns with your current abilities. Depending on your needs and abilities, that can include walking, cycling, or water aerobics.
Prescription medication
An improved diet and exercise boost your metabolism and help you lose weight. But diet and exercise aren’t always enough to make significant progress. If you have an underlying health problem, like a hormone imbalance, maintaining weight loss can seem impossible. Dr. Nazarian often prescribes medication as part of medical weight loss. Some drugs speed up the metabolism, while others suppress appetite and reduce food cravings.
Who should consider medical weight loss?
Dr. Nazarian uses medical weight loss to manage various medical conditions, including:
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- High cholesterol (hyperlipidemia)
- Asthma
- Cancer
- Arthritis
- Chronic back pain
- Thyroid disease
- Diabetes
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
You could benefit from medical weight loss if you suffer from anxiety or depression. Maintaining a healthy weight can improve your mood, outlook, and self-esteem.
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