Weight Loss

Being overweight or obese can cause serious physical and mental health problems, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and depression. If you're finding weight loss a challenge and need some expert support, Tanya Arnold, APRN, FNP-C, and the team at Thirst Hydration in Indianapolis, Indiana, can help. The individualized, medically supervised weight loss programs the team designs take a holistic approach and use sound, proven, and healthy methods to help you achieve your goals. For the best chance of succeeding with weight loss, call Thirst Hydration or request an appointment online today. 

How does weight loss improve my health?

Weight loss can improve your health in numerous ways, as being overweight or obese is one of the most damaging influences on your body.

Simply carrying excess weight every day puts all your joints under strain, and fat can build up in and around your organs, which places undue stress on them as well. Many of the common and potentially life-threatening conditions that affect people across the United States are caused or made worse by being overweight or obese, including:

• Type 2 diabetes
• High blood pressure
• Heart disease
• Stroke
• Gallstones
• Certain cancers
• Osteoarthritis
• Fatty liver disease
• Sleep apnea
• Kidney disease

Not only does being overweight affect your physical health, but it can also have a significant impact on your mental well-being. If you can't take part in the activities you enjoy anymore, it can leave you feeling miserable, and many people who struggle with weight problems also have low self-esteem. These issues can cause depression and anxiety.

Why should I consider medically supervised weight loss?

Losing weight isn't something you have to do under medical supervision; after all, there are multiple diets online, along with weight loss products and courses. However, despite their promises, these weight loss programs and products often lead to disappointment.

With the team's guidance at Thirst Hydration, you can be sure that your diet is healthy, sustainable, and safe.

They can also give you a thorough medical assessment before you start, to make sure you haven't got a disorder like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or hypothyroidism that could make losing weight more difficult.

What might be in my weight loss program?

Your plan includes both diet and exercise that are suitable for you and account for any underlying health problems like diabetes. The team is excited to be able to offer holistic solutions to your weight goals, which means looking at every aspect of your life and health that could be impacting your weight.

For example, you may have emotional problems that make you turn to food for comfort or chronic pain from a condition like fibromyalgia that affects your ability to exercise. Stress can also affect your weight and encourage unhealthy habits like drinking too much alcohol. Even poor-quality sleep could be affecting your weight.

By examining all these issues, the Thirst Hydration team creates the optimal weight loss program for you that could change your life for good. Find out more by calling the office or booking an appointment online today.