As you move through life, your weight naturally fluctuates. As you age, it’s normal to weigh more than you did in early adulthood. For many people, that gradual weight gain adds up over time.
You might be surprised to learn during a medical visit that you’ve crossed the threshold into obesity.
Terry L. Franklin, MD, understands the importance of reaching and maintaining a healthy weight and also how troubling it can be to learn that you are not just overweight, but obese.
Dr. Franklin helps many men and women in the greater Monterey, California, area, as they work to improve their health, including weight management.
Let’s begin with a reality check: You can absolutely take control of your weight, your health, and your quality of life. Partnering with a skilled and compassionate health provider like Dr. Franklin is a perfect place to begin.
Here are some strategies to help you begin a journey toward a healthier weight.
While the numbers on the scale are useful, they only tell a portion of your story. As you move through your weight loss journey, avoid becoming fixated on the numbers you see when you weigh in.
There are many other ways to assess your health and your progress. Blood testing is one, and it offers a window into how your organs and systems are functioning at a given point in time. Blood work also provides a baseline from which you can improve.
Watching your cholesterol, blood glucose, and other levels decline is incredibly satisfying. These health markers help you track your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic health conditions.
Thanks to advancements in medical technology, you can now keep track of your lab results online, making it easy to see how your health and weight loss efforts are working.
A seemingly endless barrage of marketing messages might lead you to believe that weight loss medication is the only surefire way to drop extra weight and maintain those results. And to be clear, weight loss drugs can be powerful tools for some people, but they aren’t the only way to lose weight.
If you’re curious about weight loss medication, we’re happy to sit down with you to discuss how they might help you reach your goals. But we’re also here to help you find sustainable lifestyle modifications that can deliver the same outcomes.
Not everyone is a good candidate for weight loss medication. Many others simply don’t want to take this path toward a healthier weight. No matter where you stand on GLP-1 and other weight loss drugs, we’re here to support you in your efforts.
When you have a significant volume of weight to lose, you can feel overwhelmed. It’s also difficult to know where to begin. These stressors leave many people so frustrated that they simply do nothing to change their lifestyle.
That’s risky, as we know that the longer you carry excess weight, the higher your chances of developing one or more chronic health conditions.
Making seemingly small changes in your daily routines can add up to big rewards. So don’t be afraid to start small and build on the momentum that comes with success.
Some small changes you can make to get started include:
These are just a few ideas that can help you end weight gain and begin moving in the right direction.
As you get started on your weight loss journey, one of the best things you can do to increase your chances of success is to find a medical professional to partner with. This ensures you have a safe source of guidance and information when questions or issues arise.
Dr. Franklin can also perform a thorough health assessment and blood testing to give you a baseline for your efforts. He will sit down with you to create reasonable goals and discuss the tools and techniques you can use to reach those goals.
Everyone has a unique experience of weight loss, defined by how much weight you need to lose, your age, your sex, and whether you’re dealing with any other health conditions. Your journey is shaped according to what’s right for you and your body.
When you’re ready to get started, Dr. Franklin is ready to help. You can set up a visit via a quick phone call.
