Medical Weight Loss vs. Fad Diets: What Really Works

Fad diets may provide a quick fix for obesity. However, researchers suggest that many fad diets have inconsistent scientific evidence, aren’t designed for long-term use, or lack certain food groups or essential nutrients. 

Medical weight loss, on the other hand, focuses on your long-term health —  not just your jeans size. Think: doctor-supervised plans, sustainable changes, and real results that last.

Visit our primary care specialists at Mansfield Primary Care Doctors in Mansfield, Texas, to start an effective and sustainable weight loss journey. 

Perks of medically supervised weight loss

The benefits of medically supervised weight loss programs at Mansfield Primary Care Doctors include:

• Utmost safety
• Lower risk of nutrient deficiencies
• Reduced hunger
• Chronic disease management 
• Reduced risk of diseases
• Long-term healthy weight management
• More energy
• Self-confidence
• Enhanced mental health
• Longer life expectancy

Medical weight loss offers medical supervision and guidance to optimize your health throughout your weight loss journey and beyond.

Pros and cons of fad diets

Fad diets often lead to rapid weight loss by promoting expensive supplements or eliminating one or more food groups. While they help you achieve quick results, fad diets are typically hard to follow long-term and can be restrictive, increasing the risk of nutrient deficiencies, fatigue, and other concerns.

However, some fad diets do have scientific merit, particularly those that suggest eating more whole and plant-based foods, fewer refined (highly processed) foods and added sugar, and fewer total calories resulting in safe, steady weight loss.

Why customized medical weight loss diets are best

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach for losing weight. The best weight management solutions are customized, based on your medical history, medications, initial weight, height, activity level, age, gender, and goals. 

Medical weight loss enables a safe, effective rate of weight loss by following a nutritious, well-balanced meal plan tailored to your unique needs. It’s also critical to stay active, get enough sleep, keep stress levels low, avoid excessive alcohol, quit smoking, and be in a good place mentally and emotionally. 

Mansfield Primary Care Doctors also offer weight loss medications that help curb hunger and junk food cravings, making it easier to achieve and maintain your target weight. Your primary care specialist can help you manage diabetes, high blood pressure (hypertension), thyroid disorders, or other hormone imbalances that can hinder weight loss.

Beginning a medical weight loss journey

Don’t wait to move toward your target weight, as your goals are within reach. Contact us today at Mansfield Primary Care Doctors by phone or request an appointment online to start your weight loss journey and achieve long-lasting success.