I’m Ready to Start the New Year with a Weight Loss Plan: Can You Help?

Losing weight (and keeping it off) is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions. A 2023 poll found that about one in five respondents said they wanted to exercise more, eat healthier, and lose weight. 

Setting goals is easy, but achieving them takes time and effort. At Rofé Medical in Boca Raton, Florida, family medicine specialist Dr. Sasson Moulavi and our team offer a full scope of weight loss management services to help patients shed pounds and live healthier lives. 

Find out what medical weight loss management involves — and whether it’s right for you.

What is medical weight loss management?

Medical weight loss management is a personalized program that helps you slim down and live healthier. It combines nutrition education, exercise guidance, and prescription medication (as needed) to reduce body fat, increase muscle tone, and promote overall wellness. 

Research shows that maintaining a healthy weight reduces your risk of common health problems, including high blood pressure, diabetes, and even cancer.

Am I a candidate for medical weight loss management?

You’re a candidate for medical weight loss management if you’re more than 10 pounds overweight and want to eliminate stubborn body fat. A personalized weight loss plan can be even more beneficial if you have chronic health problems, such as high cholesterol or heart disease.

Our team has years of experience helping patients lose weight safely and effectively. After discussing your weight loss objectives and conducting a physical exam, we can develop a fully customized treatment plan to help you reach your goals.

Medical weight loss management: What to expect

Before recommending medical weight loss management, we complete a thorough health assessment. To do this, we review your health history, calculate your body mass index (BMI), and complete a body composition analysis. You also fill out a questionnaire about your exercise habits and diet. Answer each question honestly and provide as much detail as possible.

After gathering the necessary information, we:

Conduct Pnoe metabolic testing

Pnoe metabolic testing is a noninvasive procedure that analyzes your metabolism, maximal oxygen consumption (VO2 max), and biological age. The calculations it provides help us prescribe a nutrition plan that aligns with your unique needs. 

This personalized approach helps you burn fat more effectively — helping you reach your weight loss goals more efficiently.

Provide nutrition education

After reviewing the results of your Pnoe metabolic test, we make dietary recommendations that support your health and metabolism. No two nutritional plans are exactly alike, but they all emphasize a balanced, nutritious diet. Often, this means eating a diet centered on vegetables, fruits, heart-healthy unsaturated fats, whole grains, and lean proteins.

Make exercise recommendations

To shed fat, you must burn more calories than you consume. Exercise is the most effective way to do this, but if you don’t usually work out, it can be tough knowing where to start. 

Our team makes personalized exercise recommendations based on your health history, capabilities, and current fitness level. This typically involves a combination of cardiovascular and weight-bearing exercises to burn calories and build muscle, along with regular stretching exercises to foster flexibility. 

Prescribe weight loss medication

Sometimes, diet and exercise aren’t enough to lose a significant amount of weight. If you have underlying health problems, like diabetes or thyroid disease, you may need a prescription weight loss medication, like semaglutide or phentermine, to help you stay on track. 

Semaglutide is an injectable medication that reduces hunger and increases insulin production, while phentermine is an oral medication that suppresses appetite. 

Our team monitors your progress at routine checkups, adjusting your medical weight loss plan as needed to ensure lasting, positive results. 

We can assist you on your weight loss journey

If you want to achieve better health and a slimmer physique in 2025, our Rofé Medical team can help. Call 561-849-3000 to reach our office in Boca Raton, Florida, today, or click online to schedule an appointment with our wellness experts at your convenience.