Weight Loss

Maintaining a healthy body weight for your height can help reduce your risk of arthritis, diabetes, heart problems, and other chronic conditions. At StrongURCare in Monroe Township, Pennsylvania, the skilled urgent care team offers medical weight loss to help you achieve your goals and optimize your health. Schedule an appointment at StrongURCare by calling the office, booking online, or simply walking in today.

What is medical weight loss?

Medical weight loss at StrongURCare includes personalized nutrition and exercise plans, supplements, medication when necessary, and behavioral change strategies to help you reach your target weight and keep it off.

Risk factors for obesity include a poor diet, lack of exercise, insufficient sleep, hormone changes, stress, and a family history of being overweight or obese. 

The StrongURCare team personalizes a plan based on your lifestyle, medical history, and desired outcome.

What are the benefits of weight loss?

The benefits of achieving your goal weight include:

• Lasting energy
• Improved disease management
• Lower risk of chronic diseases
• Self-confidence
• Longer life expectancy
• Mood improvements
• Less depression and/or anxiety
• Easier workouts
• Enhanced quality of life
• Leaner appearance
• Lower blood pressure
• Improved blood sugar control
• Lower cholesterol
• Reduced appetite
• Fewer junk food cravings

The StrongURCare team makes achieving your desired weight attainable. You won’t feel hungry, deprived, or tired. 

Which weight loss plan is right for me?

Your StrongURCare provider discusses your medical history, symptoms, medications, and lifestyle. They check your blood pressure, pulse, and other vital signs and complete a physical exam. You might undergo blood work to screen for nutrient deficiencies, hormone imbalances, disease risk factors, and chronic diseases.

What can I expect during medical weight loss?

Your medical weight loss plan can include:

• Dietary changes
• Custom exercise program
• Dietary supplements
• Weight loss medication
• Behavioral changes
• Yoga, tai chi, meditation, and other stress-management techniques
• Intravenous (IV) hydration therapy
• Hormone optimization
• Chronic disease management

If you have psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, lupus, or a similar chronic condition, the StrongURCare experts can help you manage it during your weight loss journey to avoid complications. 

If you need medication management to reduce hunger or curb junk-food cravings, the StrongURCare team offers GLP-1s and other medicines to maximize your results.

They follow up to ensure that your treatment is effective and can adjust your weight loss program as you approach your target weight. Your provider offers methods that help you stay on track with your health journey long term. 

The StrongURCare team is always available to address concerns or questions about your health, weight loss plan, medication, or lifestyle.

Schedule a medical weight loss evaluation at StrongURCare by calling the office, requesting an appointment online, or walking in today.