Medically supervised weight loss is a primary care subspecialty designed to help you lose weight and maintain your results. Instead of trying to help you shed pounds as quickly as possible (like fad diets), it focuses on lifestyle changes that promote lasting well-being.
Furthermore, medically supervised weight helps you maintain long-term progress. During treatment, you visit Dr. Abukamleh for regular checkups. He monitors your progress at each visit and adjusts your care plan as needed to maximize your results.
Consider medically supervised weight loss if you have a chronic medical condition exacerbated by excess weight, such as:
Losing weight can support your mental health, too. Studies show that people who maintain a healthy body weight are less likely to experience depression and anxiety.
Dr. Abukamleh tailors medically supervised weight loss to each individual’s needs. This often includes:
A body composition analysis measures the amount of muscle, fat, and water in your body. Gathering this information helps assess your general health. It lets Dr. Abukamleh identify risk factors for chronic conditions like heart disease and diabetes.
To lose weight effectively, you must eat a balanced and nutritious diet. Dr. Abukamleh makes dietary recommendations that align with your age, medical history, and activity level. Often, this involves consuming a mix of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats, and lean proteins.
Maintaining your ideal body weight requires regular exercise to burn calories effectively. Dr. Abukamleh typically recommends exercising at least 30 minutes five days a week. He might suggest walking, cycling, swimming, or strength training, depending on your fitness and mobility.
Exercise and diet support your weight loss journey but aren’t always enough to provide lasting results. Fat-burning supplements, like green tea extract, complement your efforts by boosting your metabolism throughout the day.
Dr. Abukamleh might prescribe a semaglutide medication, such as Wegovy® or Ozempic®, if you struggle to achieve your desired results. These FDA-approved weight loss drugs suppress your appetite and slow digestion, helping you shed pounds effectively.
Call the practice of Hisham Abukamleh, MD, to schedule a weight loss consultation, or book your appointment online today.