Why A Medical Approach to Weight Loss Works

For many people, weight loss goals can be very personal. When weight loss occurs after beginning a program, it often brings about a barrage of compliments and self-confidence. The problem is that the weight typically comes right back. While a new diet is exciting, it’s usually the easy part. Keeping the weight off, however, is another story.

Individuals who have the most success in maintaining their weight loss have changed their diet and their relationship with food, nutrition and how (and why) it exists in their lives. With this understanding, let’s delve deeper into how medical weight loss in Kansas City offers a comprehensive and lasting solution.

What is Medical Weight Loss?

Medical weight loss is a specialized approach to weight management that healthcare professionals supervise. It involves personalized plans incorporating medical assessments, counseling and sometimes medication or procedures to help individuals achieve and maintain a healthy weight.

How does medical weight loss work?

Medical weight loss programs work by tailoring a comprehensive plan to each individual’s unique needs. This involves thorough medical assessments to understand factors like metabolism and health conditions. Medical weight loss aims to help individuals achieve sustainable and healthy weight loss. The focus is on addressing the root causes of weight gain, making it a holistic approach that leads to long-term weight control.

Medical weight loss programs are the most effective, individualized, multifaceted programs available and deliver the most health benefits to our patients.

Medical Weight Loss Programs

According to Forbes, 41.9% of American adults are obese. Medical weight loss programs are for individuals struggling to maintain their weight loss. These programs offer a comprehensive and lasting solution by addressing not just diet but also the emotional and psychological aspects of eating. With healthcare professionals supervising personalized plans, medical weight loss aims to help individuals achieve sustainable and healthy weight loss.

KC Wellness Center offers a personalized approach and stand-alone medical weight management programs that include lifestyle changes to ensure that you get fast, safe and sustainable results.

The initial phase of our effective treatment options includes a combination of medications, supplements and meal plans customized to fit your needs and goals. The following is a list of primary treatments we utilize to achieve fast, excellent results:

Medical Weightloss Injections in Kansas City

Lipotropic Injections

Lipotropic injections contain three essential amino acids that help the human body metabolize fatty acids from foods. When injected, these lipotropic compounds can accelerate body fat metabolism. As a result, the fatty acids will be utilized or excreted by the body fast and not stored as fat.

Adding additional vitamins and minerals to the amino acid injectable medication accelerates this process.

Semaglutide Treatment

Semaglutide injection is a prescription medication used for appetite regulation and metabolism enhancement. It helps to:

• Reduce weight
• Regulate blood sugar levels
• Maintain cardiovascular health 
• Control appetite and develop sustainable eating habits

According to the Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism journal, semaglutide also slows digestion, making it a trusted and effective option for those looking to improve their health and reach their weight loss goals.

Prescription Medication: Appetite Suppressants

Our physician thoroughly evaluates each patient and prescribes an appropriate appetite suppressant when clinically indicated. The most commonly prescribed medication is Phentermine.

Our medical weight loss programs at Kansas City offer personalized treatment plans incorporating these FDA-approved medications and customized meal plans tailored to your specific needs and goals. By combining prescription weight loss injections and prescription medications, our goal is to provide a comprehensive approach to help you achieve your weight loss goals efficiently and effectively.

Weight Loss Coaching

Weight loss medication is usually associated with calorie intake. However, for effective weight loss, it is essential to understand how your body metabolizes food and what might be hindering your progress. 

Our healthcare staff is here to help you through your weight loss journey every step of the way. Not only will you receive weekly weight loss progress along with counseling and nutrition advice, but we will make ourselves available via phone or email outside of office hours for your convenience.

We also provide medication and supplement guides, detailed shopping lists, meal plans and recipes for healthy diets.

Nutritional Supplements

In addition to medical treatments, our pharmaceutical-grade nutritional supplements aim to support your body’s needs during this transformative process, ensuring you receive the essential nutrients required for optimal health and effective weight loss.

We utilize pharmaceutical-grade nutritional supplements to help facilitate rapid weight loss, increase energy and promote long-term health. We use supplements made by Pure Encapsulations that are guaranteed for potency and purity. Independent third-party laboratories evaluate all Pure supplements and assays are available for review at www.Purecaps.com.

Mindful Eating

While medical interventions such as prescriptions and injections provide a substantial foundation for weight loss, the long-term success of these treatments often hinges on behavioral changes. This is where mindful eating and lifestyle adjustments play a pivotal role. By understanding and modifying our eating habits, we can complement the physical aspects of weight loss with mental and emotional resilience. This practice complements the medical treatments by fostering a deeper understanding and connection with your eating habits, helping you make lasting changes beyond body weight’s physical aspects.

The Journal of Family Medicine and Community Health concluded, “Study results suggest that there is a beneficial association between mindful eating and weight loss.”

While caloric intake is crucial to weight loss, more and more research suggests that the mind can play a critical role in maintaining that weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. According to the Washington Post, practicing mindfulness when it comes to eating can allow an individual to gain awareness of their bodies, be more connected with their hunger and ultimately decrease food cravings. For example, simply adjusting your eating pace and eating more slowly allows your body to more efficiently register fullness, resulting in fewer calories consumed per meal and better body fat regulation. 

Healthy Eating Tips

1. Ask yourself why you’re eating: People often eat out of boredom. Is this the case? Are you thirsty? Tired?
2. Drink water before meals: Drinking water before meals keeps your mind focused and can prevent overeating.
3. Eat without any distractions: Close the laptop; the emails can wait. Focus your attention on the food.
4. Take note of your cravings: Discover when and where your cravings occur with journal entries.

Practicing mindfulness in one’s daily life can yield compelling results, not just for weight loss but for one’s overall journey through life.

Testimonials

We are proud to say that 9 out of 10 patients who followed our medical weight loss program have lost the amount of weight they wanted and have kept it all off. The success of our approach is best highlighted through our patients’ experiences.

“I successfully lost the weight I have been trying to lose for four years since I had babies. I tried all the diets and spent all the money; nothing ever stuck. Through the KC Wellness Center, I have not only lost weight but I have maintained my new weight! I became aware of my food and sugar addiction, tackled them and have not gone back. I have lost a total of 47 lbs and 28 inches!!! The only complaint I would have is the cost, but your health is SO worth it! And they are super friendly and work with you if you need financial plans.”

–SHELBY GREGORY

“Outstanding nurse practitioners who really understand the biology behind hormone replacement therapy and weight loss. They gave me so many pointers which led to my successful weight loss.

I would highly recommend their medical weight loss program. The medications they prescribed helped with hunger and cravings and enabled me to actually follow a healthy food plan.”

–LINDA MURPHY

KC Wellness Center’s Comprehensive Approach

Our weight loss center provides a comprehensive approach to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. Our team of experts incorporates mindfulness techniques into our program, empowering individuals to make conscious choices about their eating habits and overall well-being. Through practices such as mindful eating and addressing emotional triggers for overeating, our patients develop a deeper understanding of their overall health and create sustainable lifestyle changes.

Our focus on holistic health extends beyond just shedding pounds – it’s about cultivating a positive relationship with food and self-care. The success stories of our clients speak volumes about the long-term effectiveness of our approach, with many experiencing not just physical transformations but also newfound confidence and vitality in their

If you want to achieve sustainable weight loss and regain control of your life, then medical weight loss programs may be exactly what you need. Contact our experienced care team at KC Wellness Center so we can guide and help you reach your goals.