I Can’t Seem to Lose Weight on My Own: Can You Help?

Obesity is a very common problem, with nearly 42% of adults and almost 20% of children and teens struggling with it in the United States alone. 

This amounts to a total of over a billion people dealing with this issue globally according to the World Health Organization (WHO), and complications from gaining and carrying too much weight can be fatal, leading to heart problems, diabetes, hypertension, and other medical issues.

To further complicate health problems related to obesity, dealing with factors like diet, lifestyle, exercise regimen, and environment can offer mixed results when trying to lose weight. For many, they either can’t lose enough weight or can’t keep it off. 

To get the results you’re looking for, we offer ways to help you shed the weight and keep it off. If you live in the Beverly Hills, California, area, and you need help reaching your weight goals, Dr. Shawn Veiseh and his team can help find the solution that works best for you.

Common reasons people struggle to lose weight

Weight loss seems like a simple enough thing: You eat the right foods, exercise regularly, avoid the temptation to cheat on your diet, and you should get the results you want. But here are some issues that may keep this from happening:

Consuming too many calories

If you're trying to lose weight on your own, you may not be properly tracking what you eat to know when you’ve had too much.

Not eating enough of the right foods

Getting the right amount of healthy proteins and whole foods can make a difference in your weight loss struggle.

Not getting proper rest

Poor sleep actually contributes to obesity, so work on getting as much rest as your body needs to help you lose weight.

Not drinking enough water

Drinking plenty of water will help your body improve its metabolism as well as keep you hydrated.

Other medical issues slowing you down

Hyperthyroidism, polycystic ovary syndrome, and even some medications can make it harder for you to lose weight.

What we can do to help you lose weight

Unlike many practices, we offer a range of services in-house to assess your issues, like physicals, various screenings, and even some treatments to manage problems like hypertension, diabetes, and other health issues that can happen as a result of you being overweight. 

We also offer medications like Mounjaro® which is often used for diabetes but has been shown to help people lose weight as well. It works by controlling blood sugar levels, which is vital in helping people with diabetes but also works with an exercise regimen and dietary changes to help with obesity.

Once we’ve assessed your unique needs, we can help you find the right way to achieve your weight loss goals and work with you to keep that weight from returning. When you’re ready to see what we can do to help you lose weight, make an appointment with Dr. Veiseh and our team. Call our office or schedule a visit online.