Top 5 Tips for People Struggling with Their Weight

1)      You Are NOT Alone

Overweight and Obesity are now recognized as the most common chronic diseases in the United States, affecting 70% of Americans. In addition, psychiatric medications, while they can be lifesaving, often cause weight gain and metabolic side effects.

2)      You Are Not Lazy, Weak Willed, or Irresponsible

Despite what you may have heard, overcoming Overweight and Obesity and getting to a healthy weight takes more than “Eat Less and Move More”. Most people with Overweight and Obesity have tried this approach countless times without long term success. New research shows that with repeated weight loss and regain of weight, the body becomes more resistant to weight loss and more susceptible to weight regain, making weight loss maintenance incredibly challenging. Therefore, effective management of Overweight and Obesity requires long term, medically supervised interventions.

3)      Your Health and Well Being Are At Risk

Overweight or Obesity increases risk of Heart Disease, Diabetes, Stroke, Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Gout, and Mental Health Disorders, and leads to decreased quality of life and reduced lifespan. You don’t have to become a supermodel or pro athlete! Even modest weight loss can significantly reduce health risks.

4)      You Deserve High Quality, Effective Care

People with Overweight and Obesity should have access to individualized, evidence-based interventions, including nutrition therapy, physical activity planning, psychological counseling, and cutting-edge pharmacotherapy.

5)      You’ve Got This!

Annie Silverwood, MSN, FNP has joined our staff and is ready to help! With her background in nutrition, exercise, and dietetics, and her expertise in cutting-edge weight management pharmacology, she can create a customized care plan just for you. She also provides counseling to help you identify and release beliefs that hold you back, and to help you love yourself as you are while you work to improve your health, so you can get fit and healthy and stay that way. Contact us today to schedule an appointment with Annie, and get ready to be a healthier you!