Obesity is not just a few extra pounds. Obesity is the heavy accumulation of fat in your body to such a degree that it rapidly increases your risk of diseases that are dangerous to your health such as heart disease and diabetes and could reduce your life expectancy.
The most effective ways to treat obesity are:
- Dietary changes and exercise
- Prescription weight-loss medications
- Behaviour changes
- Weight-loss surgery
- Dietary changes and exercise are the essential part of any obesity treatment solution. The only way to lose weight is to reduce energy intake (dietary changes) and increase energy expenditure (increase exercise and activity levels).
Prescription weight-loss medication
For obese people who find it difficult to lose weight by changing diet and activity levels, prescription weight loss medication could be an answer.
You should remember that weight loss medication is not a ‘magic pill’ and weigh loss will not happen overnight. It could however help you to stick to your diet and make it easier to change to a healthier lifestyle.
Your doctor may recommend weight loss medication if:
- You have tried other methods of weight loss and they haven’t worked for you.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is over 30 – you are obese
- Your body mass index (BMI) is over 30 – you are obese and also have medical complications of obesity, such as diabetes, high blood pressure or sleep apnoea
At The Slimming Clinic we have proven that prescription medication, combined with doctor advice and support are very effective in treating obesity.