I Can't Seem to Lose Weight on My Own: Can You Help?

About three-quarters of men and women are overweight or obese, and that means those individuals are also at risk of developing other serious health problems, like heart disease, stroke, liver problems, diabetes, and even some types of cancer. The problem: While it’s easy to set a weight loss goal, achieving it is so much harder.

At Personal ConciergMed in Coral Gables, Florida, Lianet R Tuduri, MD, offers custom medical weight management plans tailored for every person’s unique weight loss challenges, including underlying medical issues that could stand in your way. In this post, learn how a personalized medical weight management plan can help you finally achieve — and maintain — a healthier weight.

Why weight loss is so hard

When it comes to dropping unwanted pounds, most of us turn to dieting, which typically means settling on a commercial diet plan. The problem: these plans are based on general weight loss principles and are designed to target large groups of people. Weight loss, on the other hand, is a highly personal and individual experience — and that means it needs a customized approach, too.

It’s easy to think weight gain is only caused by overeating and moving too little. But while healthy eating and regular exercise are certainly important, lots of other factors can contribute to unwanted weight gain, too.

Underlying medical issues, like hormonal fluctuations or digestive issues, can cause problems with weight loss, as can subtle differences in your metabolism. Some people suffer from nutritional deficiencies that trigger unhealthy cravings or interfere with normal metabolic activity. Still others have lifestyle issues that make it hard to lose weight, like poor sleep habits or stressful lifestyles.

Commercial diet plans aren’t designed to address these factors, simply because they can vary dramatically from one person to another. Not only does that make dieting a lot harder, but it also makes weight loss efforts inefficient and ineffective.

How medical weight management can help

Medical weight management is different. A medical weight management plan is based specifically on your individual goals, medical history, nutritional needs, and lifestyle factors, featuring a personalized approach that sets you up for success right from the start.

Your plan begins with a physical exam and a review of any previous weight loss attempts. Depending on your specific needs, we may order blood work or other lab tests, including nutritional studies. 

Next, we work with you to develop a plan that’s uniquely yours. Most plans include healthy eating menus and ramped-up physical activity, but your plan will be based on your preferences, so it’s easier to stay on track. We’ll also address lifestyle concerns, like getting enough sleep and managing stress.

In some instances, we may recommend dietary supplements, appetite suppressants, or other medications. For significant weight issues, bariatric surgery may be an option. And of course, ongoing visits with Dr. Tuduri and her team help you stay motivated and on track, too, allowing us to fine-tune your plan as your needs evolve.

Shed those pounds — and keep them off

Dieting without achieving long-term success can be very frustrating. Medical weight management is designed to help you reach your goal and enjoy better overall wellness, too. To learn how we can develop a weight management plan just for you, request an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Tuduri and the team at Personal ConciergMed in Coral Gables, Florida, today.