Medical Weight Loss

Consider medical weight loss to shed excess pounds and live a healthier, more active lifestyle. A combination of nutritional counseling, exercise guidance, and prescription medication can help to achieve wellness goals and maintain a healthy weight. At Whole Men's Health, the team offers medical weight loss programs and various men’s health services to residents of Alabama and Florida. Call the office to schedule an in-person or telehealth medical weight loss consultation, or book online today. In-person appointments currently available in Santa Rosa Beach, FL and Dothan, AL.

How can I benefit from medical weight loss?

Losing weight and keeping it off becomes more challenging the older you get. Fluctuating hormone levels, lack of sleep, and poor diet can all contribute to weight gain and affect your metabolism. 

Medical weight loss isn’t like typical fad diets. Rather than having you avoid certain foods or change your lifestyle altogether, it takes a science-based approach that complements your physical health and metabolism. 

Who can benefit from medical weight loss?

Medical weight loss might be the solution you have been searching for if you’re ten or more pounds over your ideal weight. 

A tailored medical weight loss program can be incredibly beneficial, especially if you manage an underlying medical condition, like:

• Hormone imbalance
• Low testosterone (low T)
• Thyroid disorder
• Autoimmune disease
• Diabetes
• Arthritis
• Lupus
• Heart disease
• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• High cholesterol
• Sleep apnea
• Erectile dysfunction (ED)

Medical weight loss teaches you how to lose weight safely. Rather than promising instant results, it educates you on healthy lifestyle changes that result in consistent progress.

What does medical weight loss involve?

At Whole Men's Health, the team of medical weight loss experts custom tailors medical weight loss programs to each patient’s health needs and goals. The team may recommend any combination of the following:

Nutritional counseling

Losing weight requires you to change your eating habits. Instead of consuming foods high in saturated fat, sugar, and salt, focusing on balance is best. 

Your Whole Men's Health develops a diet plan featuring vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats. 

Exercise guidance

You must exercise regularly to maintain your ideal weight. The Whole Men's Health team can make recommendations based on your health and physical fitness level. That might include walking, swimming, cycling, or lifting weights.

The team encourages all patients undergoing medical weight loss to exercise for at least 30 minutes daily, five days a week.

Prescription medication

Improved nutrition and regular exercise don’t always result in significant weight loss. If you have an underlying health problem, like a hormonal imbalance, you might benefit from prescription medication.

At Whole Men's Health, the team regularly prescribes drugs that boost metabolism and suppress appetite. They also offer hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) to complement your efforts.

How long does it take for medical weight loss to work?

The time that medical weight loss takes depends on a number of factors, including age and commitment to the treatment plan. Many people lose 5-10 pounds within the first month or two, but your results might take longer*. 

Make sure to follow your provider’s instructions and attend each checkup for optimal results.

To learn more about medical weight loss and the other services available to you at Whole Men's Health, call the office to enroll in personalized weight loss progam. Or book online today.

*Individual results may vary