Medical Weight Loss Clinic in Oakland Park, FL and Royal Palm Beach, FL
We offer customized weight management programs designed by healthcare professionals to help individuals achieve their weight loss goals safely and effectively. Ongoing support and monitoring ensure patients stay on track and make lasting lifestyle changes for sustained weight loss. If you have tried everything or are overwhelmed with where to begin when it comes to weight loss, visit our clinic to review what our medical weight loss plans can do for you! For more information, contact us or request an appointment online. We have convenient locations in Oakland Park FL, and Royal Palm Beach FL.
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What are weight problems?
What does your current weight mean to you?
What is involved in medical weight loss?
At 121 Medical Center & Royal Palm Beach Medical Group, we combine a healthy diet, medical injections, exercise, FDA-approved prescriptions, and our consultation to help with weight management.
When people speak of weight problems, they usually refer to obesity. However, the term ‘weight’ has many meanings. In general, a person’s weight refers to the amount of mass a particular person has. It can also refer to the value of money or other commodities. On the other hand, losing weight connotes a process of reducing weight. In that sense, a lighter person is one who weighs less than another.
A healthy body weight is essential for human survival. Without it, someone cannot perform daily tasks such as eating and digesting food and moving around. Additionally, a person unable to perform physical tasks cannot earn a living either. Furthermore, overweight people sometimes suffer from serious health problems such as high blood pressure, heart failure and diabetes. Hence, a healthy body weight is very important for everyone’s well-being.
Weight issues are common today, especially among children. This attitude causes people to ignore their diet and overeat until they become obese. Overexercising causes muscle mass to increase, which contributes to their weight gain as well as discomfiting symptoms of overweightness- including dry and sweaty skin, difficulty with urination, difficulty with menstruation, a bad smell and bad taste in the mouth, back pains and bellyaches etc. Apart from physiological changes like these, some people also experience mental changes like lack of self-confidence. A person who feels overweight tends to feel less capable than others; they may even feel embarrassed by their appearance. This can make them reluctant to attend school or work consistently due to their psychological stress and lack of self-confidence at a healthy weight.
Obesity is a widespread problem in America as well as the rest of the world. Some doctors attribute this trend to increasing consumerism in American societies along with sedentary lifestyles brought about by modern technology and vehicles. People who are overweight often suffer from mental conditions such as low self-esteem and depression due to living with excess weight. Medication for these issues can be compounded by the fact that being overweight can cause chronic back pain and posture problems that make it difficult for people to get adequate medical care. For these reasons, as well as the fact that excess weight comes with health risks tied both directly and indirectly to it, there is an obvious need for solutions for those seeking an acceptable path toward a healthier lifestyle or those already struggling with excess pounds.
There are many ways one can lose weight healthily; some include dieting, exercise, and abstinence from eating certain foods or drinking certain beverages excessively. Excess calories in your diet cause your body’s cells to expand; this is how you lose weight. You must eliminate foods that cause your body to gain weight while consuming solely calorie-restricted items suitable for slimming down. Strict meal schedules can help you avoid late nights at the fridge while ensuring you’re getting all the necessary nutrients for your body to function optimally during the day itself. Doing these things properly can help you achieve your dream of having a slimmer figure.
Having a healthy body weight is essential for human survival because it makes you feel better about yourself psychologically and physically healthy. People who are overweight can suffer from various health problems due to being too heavy; obesity is one way of coping with excess pounds but not everyone wants or can do so. Therefore, everyone must understand that healthy weights are still better than unhealthy weights that could lead them down a path toward serious physical harm and emotional instability. For more information, contact us or request an appointment online. We serve patients from Oakland Park FL, North Lauderdale FL, Pompano Beach FL, Plantation FL, Royal Palm Beach FL, Wellington FL, Westlake FL, Golden Lakes FL, and surrounding areas.