Medical Weight Loss in Winter Park, FL
Weight loss is something millions of people struggle with, and it is about much more than appearance. At Winter Park Family Physicians, we help patients in Winter Park, FL lose weight safely and keep it off by correcting nutrition, managing stress, and addressing the medical conditions that make weight loss harder.
Why Weight Matters for Your Health
Excess body fat can contribute to high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease, joint pain, and sleep apnea. Even modest weight loss can significantly improve these conditions and boost your energy and confidence.
Weight Loss Is More Than Counting Calories
Most people try to lose weight by restricting calories alone, often with frustrating results. Lasting weight loss is really about correcting your nutrition, managing stress, improving sleep, and for some, working with or around chronic diseases and medical conditions.
Medical Factors That Can Affect Your Weight
- Hormone imbalances, which may be addressed with bioidentical hormone replacement therapy
- Thyroid disorders, managed through natural thyroid management
- Insulin resistance and blood sugar issues
- Poor sleep and insomnia
- An imbalanced gut microbiome
- Stress, anxiety, and depression
- Certain medications
Our Personalized Weight Loss Program
Your program begins with a thorough evaluation of your health history, lab work, and lifestyle. We then build a personalized plan that may include nutrition guidance, realistic activity goals, behavioral support, and medication when appropriate, with regular check-ins to keep you on track. Our functional medicine approach ensures we address what is driving your weight, not just the number on the scale.
Sculpt and Tone as You Lose Weight
To target stubborn fat and build muscle, many patients add EMSCULPT NEO body contouring to their plan. Follow-up visits can often be done through telehealth for added convenience.
Weight Loss FAQs
Is medical weight loss different from dieting?
Yes. Medical weight loss is supervised by physicians and addresses underlying factors like hormones, metabolism, and medical conditions.
Will I need lab work?
Lab work is often recommended to check for thyroid, hormone, and blood sugar issues that affect weight.
Do you prescribe weight loss medication?
Medication may be part of your plan when appropriate, based on your health history and goals.
How fast will I lose weight?
Results vary, but a gradual, steady pace is the healthiest and most sustainable approach.
Can hormones make it hard to lose weight?
Yes. Thyroid, cortisol, insulin, and sex hormone imbalances can all affect weight.
Can I combine weight loss with EMSCULPT NEO?
Yes. Many patients use EMSCULPT NEO to reduce stubborn fat and build muscle alongside their weight loss plan.
Start Your Weight Loss Journey
Call (407) 647-2550 or request an appointment with Winter Park Family Physicians to begin your personalized weight loss plan.