Maintaining a healthy body weight is an important component of enjoying better health. When we carry excess body weight, it increases the risk of developing high blood pressure, heart disease, and other health problems. Losing weight reduces these risks, but can be difficult to do on your own. Dr. Antoine Geffrard, the experienced and caring provider at RMS Consultations in Southfield, MI, offers medically assisted weight loss to help you safely and effectively lose excess weight and improve your health.

Challenges To Losing Weight on Your Own

Losing excess weight and keeping it off long-term can be challenging to achieve on your own. Trying to sort through the plethora of information available on which diet or exercise plan is best can be confusing and overwhelming, especially when you encounter conflicting information. Not only that, but genetics, hormones, age, medications, underlying health conditions, and other factors can all make it harder to lose weight.

The safest and most effective method for shedding excess pounds and keeping them off long-term is to consult a doctor. A healthcare provider is able to identify factors, such as insufficient sleep or stress, that could be interfering with your ability to lose weight. Some factors could even be causing weight gain. The doctor can help you develop a weight loss plan and monitor your progress.

Benefits of Consulting a Doctor for Weight Loss

The benefits of medically assisted weight loss are numerous. Consulting a doctor helps ensure you remain in good health while losing weight. The doctor can help you avoid quick weight loss methods that are unhealthy and unsafe. Some of the main benefits of seeing a provider at our office in Southfield, MI, for weight loss, include:

• Weight loss is achieved in a safe and healthy manner
• The doctor will monitor your progress and make adjustments when needed
• Underlying medical conditions can be monitored and taken into account
• Individualized recommendations are made based on your needs and goals
• The doctor can provide a referral to a registered dietician if needed or desired
• There is someone to help you stay accountable and motivated
• Overall health and wellness will improve

We know just how difficult it can be to lose weight and keep it off, but we are here to help. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Geffrard to learn more about medically assisted weight loss by calling RMS Consultations in Southfield, MI, at (248) 663-5353.