Consult your family doctor before starting any medicinal weight loss programs.
The research is in: weight loss drugs really do work. They are effective at reducing appetites and blocking the absorption of fat, but they won’t automatically burn fat or change a persons eating habits; that is up to individual.
Weight loss drugs require serious health amendments if they are to be effective. When combined with a healthy diet and daily exercise, weight loss drugs can help those with life threatening weight issues lose up to ten percent of their total weight.
Weight loss drugs are not for everyone
Medicinal weight loss programs are reserved for individuals who cannot lose weight through a healthy diet and exercise and have gotten to a point where their weight is seriously threatening their life. Even with the aid of weight loss drugs, these individuals still need to follow a strict diet and daily exercise plan for the medication to have an effect.
Those that qualify for weight loss medication need to carefully consider the benefits and the side effects. Weight loss drugs can be very hard on the body if the individual is not committing to their diet or exercise plan.
Wight loss drugs are considered a short term solution. A typical prescription would last only six months or less, but in some cases it may be necessary for a year. The healthy habits developed during the six months should continue for a lifetime.
At Mountain Peaks Family Practice we are dedicated to treating those who’s health would significantly improve with the use of weight loss drugs. We understand that making drastic health changes is a struggle, and we applaud those who commit to these improvements.
Come and see us if you are ready for a significant change in your life. We’ll be happy to help.