Understanding the Three Phases of Our Medically Supervised Weight Loss Approach

Losing weight 一 even just 5% of your weight 一 provides many benefits for your mental, physical, and emotional wellness, but losing weight on your own isn’t always easy. In fact, it can be downright difficult. 

If you’re struggling to lose weight, medically supervised weight loss at Elite Primary Care, PA, in Greenville, Texas, could offer the structured path you’ve been looking for to achieve your weight loss goals. 

Under the care of Dr. Asif Aziz and Guiselle Berry, FNP, our completely customizable programs typically consist of three distinct phases. Each phase focuses on four key pillars of weight loss: exercise, food, prescription medications, and behavioral counseling.

Phase 1: Quick start 

The first phase of a medically supervised weight loss program is all about understanding your unique needs, goals, and challenges. During this phase, you can expect:

Medical assessment

You undergo a comprehensive medical evaluation, which may include blood tests, bone density tests, a physical examination, and a review of your medical history. This helps the Elite Primary Care team understand any underlying health conditions that may affect your weight loss. 

We also take into account your lifestyle and your daily habits when personalizing your plan. Based on the assessment, your provider creates a weight loss plan tailored to your individual needs. This plan takes into account your current weight, health status, and weight loss goals.

Calorie restriction

To jump-start your weight loss, you learn how to adopt a nutrient-dense, low-calorie diet. This helps increase your calorie deficit without sacrificing vital nutrition. 

You receive expert guidance on nutrition, including personalized meal plans and dietary recommendations. Your plan also includes exercise and physical activity guidelines that align with your fitness level and weight loss goals.

Prescribed medications (if necessary)

In some cases, Dr. Aziz may prescribe medications to aid in the weight loss process.

Phase 2: Transition

In the second phase, you begin adding certain foods back into your diet and continue losing weight until you reach your target. This phase also includes guidance on the four pillars: diet, exercise, medication, and behavioral counseling. You can expect:

Regular check-ins

You have scheduled check-ins with our team to monitor your progress and make necessary adjustments to your weight loss plan to keep you on track to achieving your goals.

Behavioral support

Behavioral and lifestyle counseling can help you develop healthier habits, manage emotional eating, and stay motivated throughout your weight loss journey.

Support and accountability

A key part of medically supervised weight loss programs, you receive ongoing support from our team, helping you stay focused on your goal and encouraging you as you make necessary lifestyle changes. This phase aims to lay the foundation for healthier eating habits. 

Phase 3: Maintenance 

You’ve reached your target weight. Congratulations! Your journey isn’t over, though. The final phase of a medically supervised weight loss program focuses on maintaining your achieved weight loss and transitioning into a sustainable, long-term approach to nutrition and exercise:

Lifestyle transition

You learn how to adapt your new, healthier habits into your daily life. This phase is about shifting from a structured program to a more self-sustained approach.

Ongoing support

We continue to provide guidance and encouragement to help you maintain your weight loss and overall health.

Wellness and preventive care

As primary care providers, we know that regular check-ups become an integral part of your ongoing health journey. This phase emphasizes preventive care to avoid weight regain. 

Routine exams can also help pinpoint chronic conditions that contribute to weight gain, so if you develop the warning signs of a condition that causes weight gain, you can get the treatment you need quickly.

Get the weight loss support you need 

Weight loss is hard, but you don’t have to go on this journey alone. A medically supervised weight loss approach offers a comprehensive and structured path to achieving your weight goals, and help is just a call or click away. 

When you’re ready, call 903-437-9212 or click here to contact Elite Primary Care, PA, to schedule your medically supervised weight loss consultation.