Weight Loss

Weight Loss services

Whether this is your first attempt at weight loss or you've tried many times only to regain the pounds, your chances of reaching your goal and keeping the weight off are better with the weight-loss program at Leading MDs. They offer individualized care, helping you set realistic goals and creating a sustainable weight-loss plan that improves your health and promotes your success. If you're ready to begin the weight-loss journey, call the office in Goodyear, Sun City, or Mesa, Arizona. Online booking coming soon!

Q&A

Weight Loss Q&A

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Most people lose weight to improve their appearance, which is a great goal, but there are also crucial health reasons for dropping excess pounds.

The more weight you gain, the more pressure you place on your joints, and that leads to a higher chance of osteoarthritis. Additionally, fat cells release chemicals that cause body-wide inflammation and increase your risk of developing serious diseases, including:

  • High blood pressure
  • High cholesterol
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Heart disease
  • Liver disease
  • Kidney disease

    • Being overweight also raises your risk for 13 types of cancer, including cancer of the uterus, esophagus, stomach, kidneys, breast, and colon.

    Weight loss isn't as easy as limiting your diet (no matter what fad diets may claim). Watching your calories and getting enough exercise are the foundation for losing weight, but you may have other issues that sabotage your efforts.

    Your provider at Leading MDs helps you reach your weight-loss goals by: Diagnosing and treating physical roadblocks

    You may have a hormone imbalance or nutritional deficiency that interferes with successful weight loss. For example, some hormone imbalances push your body to regain weight, making you so hungry it's hard to avoid overeating.

    You may also have a chronic health condition that should be considered when planning your diet. Physician-supervised weight loss begins with a thorough exam that identifies and treats issues affecting your weight and health.

    Offering support
    People who have a support system have better and longer-lasting weight-loss success. Your provider holds you accountable and encourages you when you struggle to stick with your plan.

    Each person's weight-loss plan is individualized to meet their unique lifestyle, goals, and overall health. However, the essential weight-loss services available at Leading MDs include:

  • Nutrition counseling
  • Meal planning
  • Exercise recommendations
  • Dietary supplements
  • Stress management
  • Behavioral modification
  • Prescription weight-loss medications

    • Behavioral modification helps you identify and change the ingrained habits that lead to overeating. Your provider may recommend one of several prescription medications, depending on whether you need to reduce cravings, control your appetite, or want something that helps you feel full with less food.

    You can achieve success with the weight-loss program at Leading MDs. Call the office or use online booking to schedule an in-person or telemedicine consultation.