5 Reasons Why Medical Weight Loss Can Help Meet Your Health Needs

More than 40% of adults in the United States are classified as obese, putting them at risk of heart disease (the leading cause of death), diabetes, and other chronic conditions.

Rather than trying a short-term fad diet, consider medical weight loss focused on your unique needs, lifestyle, goals, and medical history. From improving chronic conditions to boosting energy and confidence, medical weight loss is a practical path toward long-term wellness. 

Here are five key reasons why this approach might be exactly what you need to meet your health needs.

Visit with Lisa Jenks, MD, at La Vida Veloa in Colorado Springs or Englewood, Colorado, to learn which personalized medical weight loss solution is right for you.

Common obesity risk factors

Obesity may stem from genetics and/or lifestyle habits. Examples of its risk factors include:

• Family history of obesity
• Drinking calories, especially from alcohol 
• Being sedentary
• Lack of sleep 
• Poor diet
• Stress, anxiety, and/or depression
• Imbalanced hormones
• Some medications
• Thyroid disease
• Aging
• Binge eating disorder

Combinations of factors might contribute to overweight and obesity, but medical weight loss can help you achieve your goals — regardless of what’s hindering previous weight loss attempts. 

5 benefits of medical weight loss

Here are some perks linked to medically supervised weight loss at La Vida Veloa:

1. Chronic disease management

If the underlying cause of carrying excess weight is a medical condition, hormonal imbalance, or mental health concern, Dr. Jenks is here for you. She can help you manage your condition to boost metabolism, support easier weight loss, ease symptoms, and help you avoid serious complications.

2. Reduced appetite and cravings

Having a big appetite or junk food cravings can make it difficult to achieve weight loss goals, regardless of your lifestyle. La Vida Veloa offers weight loss medications that make shedding pounds feel like a breeze by reducing appetite and cravings for highly processed foods, including those containing added sugar.

3. Medical cost savings

Because healthy weight management can significantly lower your risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease, and other chronic diseases, medical weight loss may reduce the medical costs associated with managing these conditions. 

4. Personalized Care

Medical weight loss isn’t a one-size-fits-all treatment. Dr. Jenks tailors each weight loss program to your specific needs, lifestyle, medical history, and food preferences. She offers weight loss medications, hormone therapy, custom diet and exercise programs, and supplement recommendations (when appropriate) to help you achieve your goals. 

5. Lasting results

Unlike fad diets that typically lead to rapid but short-term weight loss, medical weight loss at La Vida Velia provides lasting results. Dr. Jenks follows up with you long term to ensure your treatment is effective and helps you maintain your new healthy weight for a lifetime. 

Additional benefits of medically supervised weight loss

Here are some other perks you can expect when choosing medically supervised weight loss at La Vida Veloa:

• More energy
• Easy weight loss
• Mood improvements
• Reduced risk of depression and other mental health concerns
• Improved physical performance 
• Leaner physique 
• Self-confidence
• Longer life expectancy
• Enhanced quality of life
• Utmost safety

You might lose 1-2 pounds weekly (or more) during your personalized medical weight loss program. 

Begin your weight loss journey by scheduling an evaluation with Dr. Jenks at La Vida Veloa. Contact us today by calling our office nearest you or requesting an appointment online.