Weight Loss Programs Specialist
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Nu Wave Medical Center
Gurprit Sekhon, MD
Internal Medicine located in Panama City Beach, FL
Almost 30% of adults in the state of Florida are obese. Carrying excess weight increases your risk of developing chronic health conditions, such as diabetes and heart disease. Gurprit Sekhon, MD, at Nu Wave Medical Center in Panama City Beach, Florida, offers a medical weight loss program to her patients to help them drop unwanted pounds safely. If you’re ready to lose the weight, call the office today, or schedule an appointment using the online booking button.
Weight Loss Programs Q & A
What is the weight loss program?
Dr. Sekhon and her medical team at Nu Wave Medical Center have their own diet program to help you reach your weight goal. The program may include special diet products to help make your weight loss easier.
To keep you motivated and on point with your diet, Dr. Sekhon and her team work one-on-one with you as you lose the weight, providing guidance, support, and your own personal cheering section as you reach your weight goals.
Do I need to follow a special diet?
You may need to make modifications to your usual diet to be able to lose weight. Dr. Sekhon and her team will develop a personalized diet plan based on your weight loss goals, current health needs, and food preferences.
What you eat is an important part of any good weight loss plan. Food provides your body with calories. Eating more calories than your body burns leads to weight gain while eating less than needs promotes weight loss. Dr. Sekhon will develop the right balance of calories to help you lose weight quickly and safely.
Once you’ve lost the weight, she’ll work with you to develop a diet that helps you maintain your weight loss and provide continued support to help you stay on track.
Do I need to exercise?
Exercise may be part of your weight loss plan. Dr. Sekhon works with you to develop an exercise program that fits both your fitness level and weight loss goals. A good weight loss program should include 30 to 60 minutes of aerobic exercise five days a week, plus strength training two days.
If you aren’t used to exercising, Dr. Sekhon will provide recommendations on how to start and work your way up to your fitness goals. Exercise is an especially important component of your weight maintenance program.
What are the benefits of weight loss?
Nu Wave Medical Center offers a weight loss program because of the number of health benefits losing even a small amount of weight has on your overall physical and mental health.
Some of the benefits of weight loss include:
- Lower your risk of developing heart disease or diabetes
- Improve blood pressure and cholesterol numbers
- Relieve joint pain
- Assist in restful sleep
- Boost your self-confidence and self-esteem
Losing weight also makes you feel good and more excited about life.
Let Dr. Sekhon and her team of compassionate health experts help you lose weight for good their medical weight loss program. Call Nu Wave Medical Center today, or use the online booking button to schedule a consultation.
