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Weight Loss Q & A

What is medically supervised weight loss?

Medical weight loss at Elite Primary Care, PA, includes custom meal planning, medications, behavioral counseling, and other highly effective methods that help you move toward an ideal weight, achieve your goals, and maintain your target weight long-term. 

The Elite Primary Care, PA, experts are highly trained in customizing weight-loss programs to ensure long-lasting success. They use scientific principles that target the root cause of obesity.

What are the benefits of medical weight loss?

The benefits of medically supervised weight-loss programs at Elite Primary Care, PA, include:

  • High success rates
  • Long-lasting results
  • Personalized programs
  • More energy 
  • Lower risk of chronic diseases
  • Easier disease management
  • Less body fat
  • Improved muscle definition 
  • Better quality of life
  • More self-confidence

The Elite Primary Care, PA, experts tailor each medical weight-loss plan to patients’ unique needs based on their lifestyle, medical history, and food preferences. 

Which medical weight-loss plan is best for me?

To determine which weight-loss program best fits your lifestyle, an Elite Primary Care, PA, provider discusses your disease history, medications, lifestyle habits, symptoms, and goals. They weigh you, determine your body mass index (BMI), and complete a physical exam. 

You might need blood tests, heart function tests, bone-density screenings, or additional diagnostic tests. 

What should I expect during medically supervised weight loss?

Medical weight-loss programs at Elite Primary Care, PA, often consist of three phases: quick start, transition, and maintenance phases. Each phase is broken down into four basic areas: exercise, food, prescription medications (appetite suppressants), and behavioral counseling. 

You begin your weight-loss journey with rapid weight loss by following a nutrient-dense diet that’s low in calories. During the transition phase, you begin adding certain foods back into your diet and continue losing weight until you reach your target. During the maintenance phase, an Elite Primary Care, PA, specialist helps you maintain your dream weight for a lifetime.

They follow up with you throughout the program and afterward to ensure long-lasting success, and happily answer questions or concerns you may have along the way. 

To begin a medical weight-loss program at Elite Primary Care, PA, call the office or schedule an appointment online today.