Weight Loss Management

Consider weight loss management if you need to lose weight to improve your health and well-being. At Excellent Ultimate Medical Center in Belle Glade, Florida, board-certified family medicine and women’s health nurse practitioner Tania Richie, NP, and the team, use medically supervised weight loss management to help adults shed pounds and keep them off. Call the office to book an in-person or telemedicine weight loss management consultation, or request your appointment online today.

What is weight loss management?

Weight loss management uses patient education, healthy lifestyle changes, and prescription medicine to help you lose weight and improve your health.

More than 40% of Americans are obese. If you struggle to maintain an ideal weight, weight loss management can help you stay on track. Routine checkups at Excellent Ultimate Medical Center can hold you accountable and transform your life. 

Who can benefit from weight loss management?

If you’re overweight or obese, you can benefit from weight loss management at Excellent Ultimate Medical Center. That’s particularly true if you have an underlying health problem like:

• Diabetes
• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• High cholesterol
• Osteoarthritis
• Heart disease
• Gallbladder disease

You may benefit from weight loss management if you have anxiety or depression. Eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, and losing weight can improve your mood, outlook, and behavior.

What does weight loss management involve?

At Excellent Ultimate Medical Center, the team tailors weight loss management to a patient’s needs. Still, most treatment plans incorporate the following things:

Nutrition education

Good nutrition is key to maintaining a healthy weight. If you eat meals and snacks high in sugar, salt, or saturated fat, it’s only a matter of time before you start seeing the effects. 

Your provider can make dietary recommendations that incorporate fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. These ingredients provide the nutrition and energy you need to thrive.

Exercise guidance

Starting an exercise habit is difficult for most people, but it can be even more challenging if you’re overweight. 

After an exam and discussion of your goals, the Excellent Ultimate Medical Center team can recommend activities that align with your current abilities and fitness level. The treatment plan continues to evolve as you lose weight and build strength, allowing you to monitor and track your progress.

Prescription medication

The older you get, the harder it is to lose weight with diet and exercise alone. If you aren’t seeing your desired results, your provider may prescribe medication. Certain drugs can reduce your appetite, while others help boost your metabolism.

Referrals to specialists

Certain health problems can make it difficult to lose excess weight. If the team suspects you may benefit from bariatric surgery or more specialized care, they can refer you to specialists nearby.

Call Excellent Ultimate Medical Center to book a weight loss management visit, or request your appointment online today.