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Weight Loss Without Extreme Diets: What Sustainable Medical Weight Management Looks Like

"Losing weight isn't about obsessing over diets or rushing to shed pounds."

It is about understanding the reasons behind why a person weighs as much as they do and adopting healthy habits to create long-term success. From an endocrinologist's viewpoint, managing weight involves a thorough approach. Factors such as hormonal imbalances, insulin resistance, thyroid conditions, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), some medications, genetics, and lifestyle choices can all affect body weight. As a result, a single diet or exercise routine may not be equally effective for everyone.

<h2>Why <span rel="noindex">Weight Management Needs A Personalised</span> Approach</h2>

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Eating a balanced diet high in nutrients is a key principle to weight control. It's advised not to cut out all food groups or eat extreme low amounts of calories, but ensure that your diet includes moderate portions, lots of protein, fibre-dense, foods, veggies, fruits, and good fats. Participating in a regular exercise programme with cardio exercises and resistance training can boost your metabolic health.

Sleep and behaviour are equally vital. Poor sleep can impact hunger hormones and it can cause cravings, then add stress and emotional eating maintenance can be tricky. Keeping to a sleep routine, managing stress and setting realistic targets will aid in developing a lasting habit.

<h2>When Are Weight-Loss Medicines Or Surgery Considered?</h2>

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Assessment of diet there are certain circumstances, when medical assessment would be the next step, such as significant unexplained weight gain, the failure to lose weight despite an effort, and if there is a presence of other manifestations/diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, hormonal problems etc. A personalised evaluation is a review of medical history, medication, and relevant investigations and metabolic risk factors.

Your healthcare professional may recommend prescription weight-management medication to use beyond nutrition and lifestyle management, where your <span>weight management</span> plan is based on your <a href="https://www.healthandme.com/fitness/why-is-excess-belly-fat-a-health-concern-even-in-people-who-appear-to-have-a-normal-body-weight-article-156451284" data-type="tilCustomLink">BMI</a>, related health conditions and clinical management. Your healthcare professional will need to monitor treatment with medication. You may also be considered for bariatric surgery where clinically indicated.

It's not about hitting the scales at a lesser weight; the aim should be to achieve good metabolic health, physical fitness and quality of life. The fact is that <span>weight loss</span> is a slow journey, and even small, sustainable weight loss can bring significant health gains. A custom program, ongoing assessment and adequate support will beat fad diets every time."

<strong><em>By Dr Hetashvi Gondaliya, Diabetes &amp; Endocrinology, CK BIRLA HOSPITALS Jaipur</em></strong>

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"Losing weight isn't about obsessing over diets or rushing to shed pounds."It is about understanding the reasons behind why a person weighs as much as they do and adopting healthy habits to create long-term success. From an endocrinologist's viewpoint, managing weight involves a thorough approach. Factors such as hormonal imbalances, insulin resistance, thyroid conditions, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), some medications, genetics, and lifestyle choices can all affect body weight. As a result, a single diet or exercise routine may not be equally effective for everyone.Why Weight Management Needs A Personalised ApproachAlso read: Delhi Air Pollution: Should You Move Your Morning Walk And Jog Indoors As AQI Nears 400?Eating a balanced diet high in nutrients is a key principle to weight control. It's advised not to cut out all food groups or eat extreme low amounts of calories, but ensure that your diet includes moderate portions, lots of protein, fibre-dense, foods, veggies, fruits, and good fats. Participating in a regular exercise programme with cardio exercises and resistance training can boost your metabolic health.Sleep and behaviour are equally vital. Poor sleep can impact hunger hormones and it can cause cravings, then add stress and emotional eating maintenance can be tricky. Keeping to a sleep routine, managing stress and setting realistic targets will aid in developing a lasting habit.When Are Weight-Loss Medicines Or Surgery Considered?      Assessment of diet there are certain circumstances, when medical assessment would be the next step, such as significant unexplained weight gain, the failure to lose weight despite an effort, and if there is a presence of other manifestations/diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, hormonal problems etc. A personalised evaluation is a review of medical history, medication, and relevant investigations and metabolic risk factors.Your healthcare professional may recommend prescription weight-management medication to use beyond nutrition and lifestyle management, where your weight management plan is based on your BMI, related health conditions and clinical management. Your healthcare professional will need to monitor treatment with medication. You may also be considered for bariatric surgery where clinically indicated.It's not about hitting the scales at a lesser weight; the aim should be to achieve good metabolic health, physical fitness and quality of life. The fact is that weight loss is a slow journey, and even small, sustainable weight loss can bring significant health gains. A custom program, ongoing assessment and adequate support will beat fad diets every time."By Dr Hetashvi Gondaliya, Diabetes & Endocrinology, CK BIRLA HOSPITALS Jaipur

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