Medical Weight Loss

Losing just 5-10% of your body weight can help lower your blood pressure, reduce your cholesterol levels, and improve your heart health (among other benefits). If you’re ready to get started on a personalized weight loss plan, Stephanie Blanshan, ARNP, and the team at Resonance Psychiatry can help. Find out more by booking a virtual medical weight loss consultation online or by calling the practice directly to speak with a team member.

Why am I gaining weight?

There is a common link between weight gain and an imbalance in food intake and energy output. If you consume more calories from food than you burn off, for instance, you gain weight. But it’s not just diet and exercise that affect your weight.

If you’re gaining weight or if you’re finding that losing weight is a struggle, any of the following could contribute:

• Thyroid dysfunction
• Hormone imbalance
• Pregnancy or menopause 
• Fluid retention (edema), possibly from heart or kidney disease
• Prescription medications, including birth control pills and antidepressants 

Because weight gain, difficulty losing weight, and underlying health issues may be related, it’s important to seek professional help early in your weight-loss journey.

What are the benefits of medical weight loss?

Whether you need to lose 20 pounds or 100 pounds, the compassionate team at Resonance Psychiatry can help. They evaluate you from head to toe and run any essential labs to determine if you have any health issues that may be inhibiting your weight loss success.

Losing weight isn’t just about dropping a pant size or two and feeling better about your appearance (although those are important), medical weight loss is beneficial for your health because it can:

• Stabilize your blood sugar (glucose)
• Improve your cholesterol numbers
• Lower your blood pressure
• Improve your sleep quality
• Boost your energy levels

If you have type 2 diabetes, weight loss can even help resolve insulin resistance issues, so you might be able to stop taking certain medications over time. 

How can medical weight loss help me lose weight?

Resonance Psychiatry personalizes your medical weight loss plan and includes solutions that your doctor finds may be most beneficial for you. A customized weight loss plan often involves several of the following options:

• Prescription-strength weight loss medication
• Physical activity and exercise planning
• Dietary and nutritional counseling
• Regular weigh-ins and checkups 
• Medication management 

Book your virtual medical weight loss evaluation at Resonance Psychiatry. Call the office or request an appointment online today.