Medical Weight Loss

Obesity is a complex disease! Many factors like genetics, psychological, physical, metabolic, neurolgical and hormonal imbalances are involved. Abnormal metabolism leads to accumulation of fat and causes serious hormonal changes in the human body. 

If you’re frustrated by failing diets and aren’t sure what to try next, it’s time to invest your time in a medical weight loss program. At Pediatric Healthy Hearts, personalized medical weight loss services are available for the entire family. Nida Yousef, MD, and the medical specialists offer a range of weight loss resources, including nutritional counseling, exercise prescriptions, lifestyle recommendations, and metabolism-boosting medications. They also provide the ongoing support you need to achieve your ultimate weight loss goals. Call the Evergreen Park, Illinois, office today to schedule a medical weight loss consultation or book an appointment online.

What is medical weight loss?

Medical weight loss involves a customized program supervised by a physician or other medical professional to support healthy and safe weight loss.

The goals of the medical weight loss programs available at Pediatric Healthy Hearts are to help you and your family achieve a healthy body weight and lower your risk for obesity-related diseases.

The cardiologists provide the resources you need to lose weight consistently and empower you to make lasting changes to maintain your results for the rest of your life.

When should I consider medical weight loss?

You can benefit from the medical weight loss services available at Pediatric Healthy Hearts if you’re ready to start your weight loss journey but aren’t sure where to begin.

A medical weight loss program may also be the most effective option if you need to lose a large amount of weight or if you’re at risk for obesity-related conditions like:

• Heart disease
• Type 2 diabetes
• Stroke
• Dyslipidemia (high cholesterol)
• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Obestructive sleep apnea and breathing probelms
• Back and joint pain
• Cancers

Additionally, medical weight loss is an ideal solution if you struggle to lose weight due to hormonal imbalances, thyroid disease, and other conditions that interfere with your metabolism.

Because there’s no one-size-fits-all solution to weight loss, the cardiologists and obesity specialist design a program specific to your needs to help you achieve weight loss success.

What can I expect from a medical weight loss program?

Pediatric Healthy Hearts takes an integrative approach to supporting your weight loss journey. The providers focus on lifestyle and diet changes that support consistent weight loss.

They teach you and your family about portion control, how to read food labels, and the importance of eating fresh, nutritious foods rather than processed and packaged foods.

Your weight loss program also offers nutritional education and exercise prescriptions. Adults might benefit from semaglutide and tirzepatide, injectable weight loss medications that boost your metabolism and reduce your cravings for food to prevent overeating.

The providers keep you accountable for your weight loss results during routine follow-up visits in-office and through telehealth. They monitor your weight and review your weight loss goals. As you reach each milestone on your weight loss journey, you have the support you need to set and achieve new ones to optimize your overall wellness.

Call Pediatric Healthy Hearts today to schedule a medical weight loss consultation or book an appointment online.