Exploring Medical Weight Loss: Strategies for Effective Results

What is considered an ideal weight is different for every person and depends on several factors unique to each situation, including:

•  The total amount of body fat
•  The total body weight
•  The percentage of body fat
•  How much the person is overweight
•  The person’s gender
•  The individual’s ideal body weight
•  The individual’s health goals
•  The presence of obesity-related conditions

Because there are so many factors involved, it is impossible to provide a general answer as to what an individual’s goal weight should be. Humans are incredibly diverse with remarkably complex physiologies; there is no simple answer to what is a healthy weight. However, in general, people should aim for weight loss that lowers their risk of obesity-related diseases, like high blood pressure and diabetes, and increases their ability to live a long and fulfilling life.

The time it takes to reach a weight loss goal is different in every situation and is based on several factors, such as:

•  The patient’s desired weight
•  Their current weight
•  Their total body fat percentage
•  The treatments used
•  Lifestyles such as diet and exercise
•  The patient’s desire to achieve their goal

In the vast majority of cases, losing weight at a slow but steady pace is recommended as losing weight too quickly can result in loose and sagging skin, prevalently on the abdomen and under the arms (by the tricep). Depending on the desired amount of weight loss, it is generally recommended to achieve weight loss goals in six to 12 months.

Losing weight has a myriad of positive health benefits, from reducing the risk of obesity-related diseases to improving physical function. Excess body fat is linked with several different chronic conditions, including hypertension (high blood pressure), high cholesterol, diabetes, fatty liver disease, and sleep apnea, all of which hurt quality of life.

Minimizing the risk of these diseases is one of the biggest benefits of losing weight, but more ways slimming down can impact health. In people who are obese or overweight, their mobility and range of motion are often hindered, limiting the type of physical activities in which they can safely participate. By losing weight, people can safely take part in physical activities such as sports, swimming, and hiking, all of which promote health and well-being.

Several health problems can affect weight, including the ability to lose weight, such as:

•  Cushing’s Syndrome
•  Chronic Stress
•  Adrenal Fatigue
•  Hypothyroidism
•  Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
•  Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
•  Menopause
•  Low Testosterone
•  Syndrome X
•  Congestive Heart Failure
•  Rheumatoid Arthritis
•  Insomnia

Boca Medical Care is dedicated to helping you reach your weight loss goals as safely and effectively as possible. For more information, contact us today or book with our specialists at your earliest convenience. Boca Medical Care is Conveniently Located at 9250 Glades Rd #110 Boca Raton, FL 33434. We serve patients from Boca Raton FL, Deerfield Beach FL, Pompano Beach FL, Coral Springs FL, Delray Beach FL, Parkland FL, Boynton Beach FL, and Fort Lauderdale FL.