Weight Loss Doctor

Central Medical Center treats the whole body. Your family doctor is experienced with every aspect of your health journey, including weight loss. With professional guidance and support, you can lose weight safely and effectively while adopting healthy for the long run.

As your partner in weight loss, we create custom plans uniquely suited to you.

There are many reasons someone might want to lose weight:

• Reduce joint pain
• Increase life expectancy
• Boost confidence
• Increase energy
• Reduce risk of Osteoarthritis
• Reduce risk for sleep apnea
• Reduce risk of heart attack
• Create a more robust immune system

Whether you are embarking on significant weight loss or just looking to shed a few pounds, Central Medical Center can ensure you approach weight loss from a healthy, balanced perspective. We are passionate about helping people feel empowered, vibrant, and confident on their journey to optimal health.

Losing extra pounds can improve your cardiovascular health and reduce your risk of obesity-related health complications. While there is no shortage of weight loss programs, including fad diets, your doctor can help you tell facts from fiction on your road to health and wellness.

Some common weight loss myths:

• Losing weight is a linear process
• Thin people are always healthy
• Diet foods help you lose weight
• Low-fat foods help you lose weight
• Weight gain happens because of a lack of willpower

Once your doctor understands your goals and concerns, you can create a custom weight loss plan together. Your program will focus on healthy habits, nutrition, mental health, and optimal levels of exercise. Rather than focus on the scale, you and your weight loss doctor will aim for health, vitality, improved energy levels, and overall wellness.

Your weight loss doctor will help you do more than lose pounds—they will help you adopt healthy habits to embrace for a lifetime. With a daily practice that optimizes wellness, you can not only lose weight but keep it off. 

Healthy habits for weight loss might include:

• Food journaling
• Being mindful of your portions
• Taking your time when you eat
• Adopting smart snacking habits
• Increasing your vegetable intake
• Drinking enough water—sometimes thirst is mistaken for hunger

More than simply counting calories, a successful weight loss program emphasizes nutrition and equips you to remain healthy for the long run. Your doctor can help you understand how foods affect your hormone levels, what physical activity is best, and how your weight affects your overall health.

Many different factors might contribute to weight gain.

Diet: The quantity and the quality of the food you eat play a significant role in your weight. Your doctor can help you create a custom diet that is most beneficial for your goals. 

Genes: Some people are prone to weight gain, especially storing fat in the midsection, because of their genes. However, genes do not have the final say. Even someone predisposed to weight gain can see remarkable results when they adopt a healthy diet and commit to keeping active.

Physical Inactivity: Staying active is a crucial component in reaching and maintaining a healthy, optimal weight. Physical activity does not need to be extreme or elaborate to produce significant positive changes. 

Your weight loss doctor will help you establish healthy, practical lifestyle habits that promote optimal wellness and a healthy weight. At Central Medical Center, we are enthusiastic about helping people achieve and maintain their goals, including weight loss and the development of safe, sustainable habits.

According to the CDC (2013-2016):

• Almost one-half of adults (49.1%) tried to lose weight in the 12 months prior
• A higher percentage of women (56.4%) tried to lose weight than men (52.4%)
• More middle-aged adults tried to lose weight (52.4%) than younger (49.7%) and older (42.7%) adults

Unfortunately, there are several obstacles to both losing weight and keeping weight off. While some people might see short-term success with fad diets or intense physical activity, these habits are difficult to maintain long-term. They also tend to be unhealthy.

Common obstacles to weight loss include a lack of time to prepare healthy meals, an aversion to exercise, and discouragement over past failed attempts. Your weight loss doctor can help you create a plan that overcomes common obstacles with safe, creative methods.

Central Medical Center in Dallas provides patient care, including primary care, physicals, weight loss programs, chiropractic care and rehab therapy, X-rays, and more. We treat conditions from thyroid dysfunction to anxiety to back and neck pain. Our pain management doctors are here to help boost your quality of life, address chronic conditions, and improve function.