Am I overweight?
Your chronic disease risks are higher if your body mass index, or BMI, is 25 or greater. To calculate your BMI:
- Multiply your body weight in pounds by 703
- Divide that number by your height in inches
- Divide by your height in inches once again
If you’re extremely muscular, BMI may not be a good indicator of whether you’re overweight, however.
What is medical weight loss?
Medical weight loss is a weight management program at Fulshear Medical Associates that helps you drop excess body weight with medical supervision. Dr. Abrar and his team help you lose weight rapidly and avoid nutrient deficiencies associated with fast weight loss.
What should I expect during weight loss?
When you opt for medical weight loss at Fulshear Medical Associates, Dr. Abrar offers:
Hormone monitoring
Sometimes effective weight loss is as simple as balancing hormone levels, such as estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, or thyroid hormone, that affect your metabolism. Dr. Abrar uses simple blood tests to determine if your hormone levels are within a normal range.
Dietary supplements
Dietary supplements, such as multivitamins and omega-3 fatty acids, help prevent nutrient deficiencies and maximize energy during weight loss. Dr. Abrar lets you know which dietary supplements, if any, are a good match for you.
Weight loss medications
If necessary, Dr. Abrar prescribes certain medications that reduce appetite, increase metabolism, and enhance fat-burning to boost your chance of weight loss success.
What can I do at home?
In addition to following a medically supervised weight loss program, there are several things you can do at home to enhance weight loss and keep off lost weight long term. Examples include:
- Follow the weight loss instructions Dr. Abrar gives you
- Sleep 7-9 hours each night
- Avoid smoking and excessive alcohol
- Reduce stress
- Limit time spent sitting down
- Stay active
- Drink lots of water, especially before meals
Don’t let being overweight ruin your quality of life. Call Fulshear Medical Associates or book an appointment online to get your life back on track today.
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