Six FAQs About Medical Weight Loss

For countless men and women, losing weight or maintaining a healthy weight is a constant battle. While some people struggle with weight loss for the majority of their lives, others may notice that losing weight becomes more challenging with age. Regardless of what obstacles may be preventing you from losing weight or maintaining a stable weight, a medically supervised weight loss program can help.

Board-certified physician and wellness expert Dr. Christy Watson understands the frustration that goes along with yo-yo dieting and ineffective weight loss plans. With personalized medical weight loss treatment in Terre Haute or Carmel, IN, Dr. Christy and the knowledgeable team at Body Bar MD can help you finally achieve – and enjoy – the results you deserve. Get the answers to all of your questions about medically supervised weight loss here, and find out whether it may be right for you.

Why can’t I lose weight when I work out and eat healthily?

Spending hours in the gym each day and restricting calories without seeing the results you’d expect can understandably be discouraging, but you are not alone. Thousands of men and women each year find themselves struggling to lose weight with diet and exercise. In some cases, there are unavoidable obstacles that keep a person from losing weight. For others, it can be challenging to find a fitness and nutrition regimen they are able to follow consistently. Some factors that may prevent you from reaching your weight loss goals include:

Genetics
Age
Hormone imbalance
Underlying medical condition
Certain medications
Anxiety/depression
Trouble committing to a diet/fitness program
Crash dieting cycle

If you find yourself frustrated by your lack of weight loss results, or if you are having trouble keeping the pounds off, a medically supervised weight loss program may be the solution you’ve been looking for.

Medical weight loss FAQs

1. What is medical weight loss?

Medical weight loss programs are personalized, comprehensive solutions for men and women who are seeking support with their weight loss goals and want long-term, stable results. Unlike fad diets or subscription exercise programs, medically supervised weight loss addresses all facets of a patient’s situation and enables them to achieve a healthy body in a healthy, sustainable way.

2. What does a medical weight loss program include?

While medical weight loss programs are fully customized to meet each patient’s individual needs and goals, the majority will include some combination of the following:

Health assessment
Emotional support/counseling
Routine monitoring
Fitness guidelines
Nutrition plan or prepared meal plan
Weight loss medication
Hormone replacement therapy

3. How long does a medical weight loss program last?

The length of medical weight loss programs can vary from patient to patient, depending on their concerns, goals, and other factors. Generally speaking, most patients can expect to follow their supervised weight loss program for several weeks or months.

4. How much weight can I lose with medical weight loss?

Each patient’s weight loss program is custom-tailored to match his or her needs and goals. Whether you need help losing the last few stubborn pounds that have been lingering since pregnancy or want to achieve a dramatic weight loss transformation of 100 pounds or more, a medically supervised weight loss program can help.

5. Who qualifies for medical weight loss?

Medical weight loss patients should be in good overall health, nonsmokers, and have realistic expectations for their treatment and results. During your initial consultation for medical weight loss in Indiana, Dr. Watson will take ample time to perform an extensive evaluation and determine whether you may qualify for treatment. This consultation, which can take up to two hours, may include:

Discussion of concerns/goals
Health history
Physical examination
EKG
Imaging
Lab studies/blood work
Body measurement evaluation with InBody 720 scanner

6. Is there a medical weight loss clinic near me?

Both of Body Bar MD’s convenient locations in Terre Haute and Carmel, IN offer medical weight loss programs supervised by Dr. Watson and her team of health and wellness experts.

Regain control of your life and finally get the results you deserve with medical weight loss in Indiana

If you have spent a lifetime struggling to lose weight or have finally achieved weight loss but need help maintaining it, you may be a fantastic candidate for a medically supervised weight loss program. To learn more about the compelling benefits of medical weight loss in Carmel or Terre Haute, IN, call the knowledgeable team at Body Bar MD to schedule your private consultation with board-certified physician Dr. Christy Watson today!