Weight Management

Being overweight or obese has many serious consequences for your health. If you need help with weight management, the providers at VirtualMed Iowa can help identify unhealthy behaviors and provide recommendations on lifestyle modifications. Fluctuating weight can be common in motherhood as we go from pregnancy to postpartum state. Calorie requirements may change depending on your state. Their providers can also determine if there’s a medical reason for your difficulty in achieving weight loss goals, such as medications or hormones. There may also be circumstances where medication may be appropriate to aid in weight loss, depending on health conditions. Find out more about medical weight management by calling the Iowa-based office or using the online booking feature to schedule a consultation today.

Why is weight management so important?

Weight management is one of the most effective tools for improving health and well-being. Excess weight severely strains your body, forcing joints, muscles, and organs to work extra hard.

Fat doesn’t just gather under your skin, either. It builds up in and around your organs and forms a sticky substance called plaque in your blood vessels that can cause narrowing and blockages. All this excess fat is a leading cause of serious health problems, such as:

• Type 2 diabetes
• High blood pressure
• Heart disease
• Stroke
• Certain cancers
• Joint problems
• Sleep apnea
• Gallstones
• Fatty liver disease

Weight management can address all these problems and lift the shadow of obesity from your life. If you lose weight steadily and keep it off, you’ll not only relieve yourself of the many health problems obesity causes but feel more energized and happier in yourself.

How do I get started with weight management?

A vast and often baffling amount of information is available about managing your weight. If you feel confused about the best way to get started, or you’ve tried to lose weight before without success, Rachel at VirtualMed Iowa can help.

The first step is to ensure you’re fit and well and address any underlying health problems. Some medical conditions could affect the way you approach weight management, while others could be preventing you from losing weight. For instance, hypothyroidism affects your metabolism, making you gain weight and have trouble losing it.

Before starting a weight loss program, lab tests may be recommended to evaluate current health status or contributing health conditions. This will be routinely monitored throughout treatment.

How do I succeed with weight management?

Once your full evaluation has been completed, our providers will create goals and treatments specific to your needs. Follow-up care will be dependent on that plan.

Find out more about weight management by contacting VirtualMed Iowa today. You can call the office or request an appointment online at any time.