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Shall we talk about medical weight loss for a moment? We perceive our weight to be a number on the scale. But oftentimes the discrepancy between that number and the one we have in mind for “the perfect weight” are difficult to comprehend. What is the perfect weight anyway? Does it mean you can wear the size you think you should be wearing? Does it mean eating only 1 or 2 meals a day so you can maintain that perceived “perfect” weight? No – please do not attempt to sacrifice nutrition to lose weight. When you do this, you are relying on willpower vs. science and that is a recipe for failure. Instead, a physician-guided effort to weight loss will prove to be delicious without deprivation. How does it work? Facts are a great place to begin.
We are humans! Human beings come in all shapes and sizes. Our statures are dictated by not only what we consume, but by our ethnicity, DNA, and habits.
As a woman, you may be a perfect size 6, but if your cholesterol is high, your doctor may recommend a nutrition program to bring that number down. Don’t make the mistake of comparing your body with another woman you saw in an advertisement, on TV or worse yet, on social media. Social media content if meticulously curated by the individual who is posting – please consider it for what it truly is
Men! You work out at the gym every day – you are building muscle and feeling good about yourself, except for that mid-section. What is causing that beer belly? Visceral fat. Visceral fat is that fat that wraps around your abdominal organs deep inside your body. You may not always see it and sometimes your stomach appears to be flat, but you may still some of that visceral fat inside. Did you know visceral fat has been associated with many health issues such as type II diabetes and cardiovascular disease?
A good way to gauge whether you are maintaining a healthy weight (notice we didn’t use the word “perfect?”) is by measuring BMI or body mass index. Your BMI is a metric of weight to height ratio. If your proportions are in the healthy range, you may find that “perfect” weight you had in mind is not so perfect at all.
At Elite Care Clinic, Dr. Gamboa can assess any health risks you may face if your BMI is outside the healthy range. If she recommends medical weight loss, that entails the proactive management of diet, fitness, and healthy behaviors – conducted by Dr. Gamboa. A proven medical weight loss program will include comprehensive metabolic testing and medical diagnostics that monitor physiological shifts throughout your personalized program. Each program is customized to the patient. When it comes to achieving a healthy weight, and maintaining it – it’s not “one-size-fits-all”.
Dr. Gamboa is certified in Medical Weight Loss and will guide you as you navigate your weight loss journey together, restoring confidence and becoming a healthy, active person. Here are 5 dietary adjustments you can expect from a physician-guided Medical Weight Loss program:
Monitoring caloric intake
Hydration! Drink more water!
Consuming more fiber & protein
Move! Implementing activity vs. sedentary lifestyle
Accountability
with this content: Calculate your BMI. If you feel a physician-led Medical Weight Loss Program is in order, contact our office to schedule a consultation with Dr. Gamboa today.