Being overweight or obese can put you at a much higher risk for chronic illnesses and pain than you may realize. If you’re ready to lose weight but aren’t sure where to start, consider the many benefits of the medically supervised weight loss program available at Endocrine Associates of West Village PC.
Our double board-certified physician, Anastasios Manessis, MD, FACE, ECNU, ABOM, collaborates with our medical team on a plan that supports safe and efficient weight loss. We also offer additional wellness services that make maintaining your weight loss results easier.
Our weight loss program aims to help you achieve a healthy body weight and reduce your risk for a range of chronic and potentially life-threatening conditions.
The medical community defines your body weight in terms of your body mass index (BMI), a measurement of your weight in kilograms divided by the square of your height in meters. Your BMI is an effective screening tool to evaluate your overall health and to determine if you face challenges related to being underweight or overweight.
Your weight affects your current and long-term health in several ways. For instance, a sudden change in your weight may be a warning sign of an underlying disease.
Maintaining an unhealthy weight can also lead to health complications that lower your quality of life and put you at risk for potentially serious medical issues. Typically, a BMI of 25 or higher indicates a person is overweight, and a BMI of 30 or higher defines obesity.
Several health complications can affect the physical and mental health of people who are overweight or obese. Many diseases and chronic pain conditions develop because excess weight puts pressure on your organs and joints, which can break them down prematurely.
Weight-related conditions can include:
Your weight can also cause sleep apnea, a chronic sleep disorder that causes you to stop breathing periodically throughout the night.
Additionally, being overweight or obese and susceptible to chronic illness or pain may increase your risk factors for anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders.
Losing weight can be difficult on your own, especially when you’re older, have a lot of weight to lose, or have existing health issues.
The medically supervised neXendo weight loss program we offer at Endocrine Associates of West Village PC addresses hormone imbalances and other underlying factors that interfere with your metabolism.
We start with a comprehensive health assessment to identify conditions that affect successful weight loss. Our providers then create a plan using strategies like exercise recommendations, nutritional counseling, meal planning, and lifestyle changes to support consistent weight loss.
As you start making lasting changes to your diet and begin losing weight, our providers keep you accountable for your weight success. Each time you achieve a new milestone, we help you establish new goals until you reach your desired results.
Call Endocrine Associates of West Village PC in Long Island City or New York City, New York, today to schedule a weight loss consultation. You can also book an appointment online.
