Patient Information - Weight Loss

Weight loss - Failure is NOT an option.

People can experience disappointment in weight loss for several reasons, and these feelings can vary from person to person. Some common factors that contribute to disappointment in weight loss include:

  1. Unrealistic Expectations: People may be led into unrealistic expectations about how quickly and easily they can lose weight. Media and advertising often promote rapid and dramatic transformations, which creates unrealistic standards. The majority of these remedies advertised on social media outlets - usually fake. When individuals don't meet unrealistic expectations, they feel disappointed and rebound. In fact, it is not their fault - they have been duped into buying a false promise. Our promise is to only offer evidence-based medications that have a proven track record and safety profile. Your expectations WILL be met.

  2. Plateaus: Weight loss is not a linear process. Plateaus are common, and there may be periods when the scale doesn't budge despite continued efforts. These plateaus are really frustrating and lead to disappointment and rebound. Our medications and treatment plan are uniquely designed to your specific needs to overcome any plateaus you encounter.

  3. Slow Progress: Weight loss can be a slow and gradual process, especially if it's done in a healthy and sustainable way. People want to see immediate results, and when progress is slower than expected, they may become discouraged. We can celebrate 10, 20, 30 pounds weight loss easily in the short term of a couple months. However, we prefer to be long-term partners of 12 months or so to maintain you at the happy goal you deserve, before graduating you to a happier and healthier world.

  4. Social Pressure and Comparisons: Social media and societal pressure to conform to certain body ideals make people feel inadequate or disappointed with their own progress, especially if they compare themselves to others who have achieved significant weight loss. Our feedback schedule ensures that you focus on YOU and your successes.

  5. Emotional Factors: Emotional eating and stress can undermine weight loss efforts. If people turn to food for comfort or use eating as a coping mechanism, they struggle to make consistent progress in their weight loss journey. We support you both physically and psychologically to get the permanent results you deserve.

  6. Lack of Education and Support: Some may not have access to proper guidance or support when it comes to weight loss. Without the necessary knowledge and resources, it can be challenging to make sustainable progress. We use frequent feedback communication to help you stay on track.

  7. Rebound Weight Gain: Some individuals may experience weight regain after initially losing weight. This can be disheartening and lead to disappointment if they perceive their efforts as being in vain. Our programs are designed to include ways to eliminate that concern.

It's important to approach weight loss with realistic expectations, a focus on overall health and well-being, and an understanding that it is a journey with ups and downs. Seeking support from healthcare professionals; we act as your physician and your therapist to better manage your expectations and avoid disappointments along the way. Additionally, focusing on non-scale victories, such as improved energy levels, better sleep, and increased fitness, will help shift the focus away from that darn number on the scale and move you towards overall health and happiness.