A person’s health can be adversely affected by being overweight or obese. Fat accumulation can lead to serious health conditions such as cardiovascular disease (mainly heart attacks and strokes), type 2 diabetes, musculoskeletal disorders like osteoarthritis, and some cancers (endometriosis, breast cancer, and colon cancer). Symptoms of these conditions can lead to premature death and substantial disability.
 
Fortunately, becoming overweight or obese can be prevented to a great extent. Achieving an energy balance between calories consumed and calories used is key to success.
 
A person’s health can be improved by losing weight to reach a healthy weight for his or her height. As a result, lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels, lower blood pressure, less stress on bones and joints, and less effort on the heart can be achieved. Over the course of your life, you will reap the health benefits of weight loss if you maintain it.

To reap the benefits of weight loss, you don’t have to lose hundreds of pounds. You may be able to improve your overall health by losing just a small amount of weight if you are overweight or obese.
 
You may reduce your diabetes risk by losing weight and lowering your blood sugar levels. People with diabetes may also benefit from weight loss by lowering their blood sugar numbers and reducing their risk of developing diabetes-related health problems.
 
Losing weight lowers your blood pressure and cholesterol numbers, as well as the stress and strain on your heart.
 
As with your heart, extra body weight strains your joints and increases your chances of developing joint disorders, such as arthritis. You may lower your risk of chronic pain by losing weight, which reduces stress on your joints and eases aches and pains.
 
Sleeping better also improves your ability to manage your weight. Overeating and weight gain are triggered by sleep loss and increased production of appetite-stimulating hormones. Maintaining control over your hunger and eating might be easier if you sleep the recommended 7-9 hours a night.
 
As you lose weight, you may also experience better sleep, less pain, and a greater sense of well-being. You will also feel more inclined to get out and enjoy yourself when you eat healthily and exercise regularly.
 
It is also beneficial to your mental health to develop healthy habits that help you lose those unwanted pounds. Your mood is immediately lifted when you exercise because your body releases feel-good chemicals. Furthermore, regular exercise reduces anxiety and stress.

The main difference between a medical weight loss program and other standard weight loss programs is that it is just that, a medical program. Medical weight loss programs are prescribed and monitored by medical professionals who specialize in medical weight loss.
 
An individual who has a hard time losing weight despite their efforts can participate in a medical weight loss program that is supervised by a medical professional. In addition, the program aids those who require medical assistance or are having difficulty controlling their cravings/eating habits.

Calorie counting and exercise are the central components of a medical weight loss program. In general, the less exercise you do, and the more calories you consume, the more body fat you will accumulate. The reverse remains true as well; the more exercise you do, and the fewer calories you consume, the less body fat you will accumulate.
 
A majority of obese individuals suffer from medical conditions that can contribute to weight gain which is a key factor in any weight management program. This is not due to a lack of exercise or a poor diet, but rather from other medical conditions that can contribute to weight gain. When taking part in a medical weight loss program, a physician can prescribe or alter any medication necessary to treat any underlying medical disorder or disease if they deem it medically necessary.
 
Medical weight loss is available at MedBridge WV. To consult our professionals, please contact us or book an appointment online. We have two convenient locations in Fairmont WV and Mannnington WV. We serve patients in Fairmont WV, Mannington WV, White Hall WV, Pleasant Valley, WV, Monongah WV, Barrackville WV, Metz WV, and surrounding areas.