Have the pounds been creeping up on you in middle age, even though you’re eating well and exercising?
Some not great news: Many of us tend to put on weight after we turn 50, and there are several reasons why.
If you’ve found yourself staring at the scale and being displeased, we can help. Dr. Gurprit Sekhon and the caring team at Nu Wave Medical Center offer medically supervised weight loss treatment, which just may be the key ingredient you need for successfully shedding those unwanted pounds.
Most of us have a better chance of success when we don’t go it alone — no matter what we’re doing — and we’re here to support you with education, nutritional counseling, treatment options, and very importantly, encouragement, as you set out on your weight loss journey.
Whether you’re a man or woman, you can end up weighing more than you would like when midlife hits.
For women, weight gain is often related to the onset of menopause and the hormonal changes that accompany it. The reduction in estrogen production that occurs during menopause, for example, doesn’t fuel only classic symptoms like hot flashes, but it can also lead to weight gain.
For both men and women, these other factors contribute to weight gain, as well:
An underlying health condition can cause weight gain, too, like depression or an underactive thyroid.
If you’re bothered by the needle going up on your scale lately and you’ve hit the big 5-Oh, know that you’re not alone — and we can help.
Dr. Sekhon sits down with you to talk about when you started noticing the pounds creeping up, what your diet and exercise habits are currently, how you’re sleeping, your stress level, and more.
She believes in customizing your weight loss plan, so you might be advised to:
As you can see, there are quite a few components to successful weight loss in midlife, but with Dr. Sekhon supporting you all along the way, you’ll be even more inspired to succeed.
When you reach your goal weight, we help you maintain it, which is a huge part of the battle.
In addition to feeling better and looking great, weight loss lowers your risk for serious health conditions, like heart attack and diabetes. It also helps to normalize your cholesterol and high blood pressure, in case you’ve experienced those challenges.
If you’ve decided you want to improve your health and break out of that midlife weight slump, contact our Panama City Beach office at 850-493-6948 to make an appointment, or reach out to us through our website.
