Weight Loss

If you’re overweight or obese, the board-certified Ringside Health medical team knows how difficult it can be to reach weight loss goals on your own. They offer weight loss services at their on-site clinics in the equestrian community, partnering with their patients. They can help you lose weight, maintain the loss, and improve your health. You can meet with the team in person or via telehealth.

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Why is weight loss so necessary if I’m overweight?

Weight loss is necessary for many reasons, particularly when you’re overweight or obese. Carrying excess weight increases your risk of various health conditions, including:

• Heart disease
• Type 2 diabetes
• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Sleep apnea
• Some cancers

Obesity restricts your mobility, causes joint pain, and often leads to mental health problems like depression and anxiety. Losing weight improves your health and quality of life significantly.

Am I a candidate for weight loss?

The Ringside Health experts will determine if you will benefit from our weight loss program through a one on one consultation and thorough evaluation. 

How does medical weight loss work?

The Ringside Health team takes a structured approach to help you lose weight under their supervision. It involves lifestyle and behavioral changes, nutritional counseling, physical activity recommendations, and medication therapy.

They provide medication therapy in several forms, including:

Oral

Pills taken by mouth help reduce appetite or increase feelings of fullness.

Subcutaneous (SQ)

Injections under your skin work by regulating hormones related to hunger and satiety.  Our program includes the highly effective GLP-1 medications Tirzepatide and Semaglutide.

Intramuscular (IM)

Medicine injected into a muscle is released more slowly into the bloodstream, which is sometimes necessary with some drugs and conditions.

Intravenous (IV)

Direct delivery of medication into your bloodstream can promote weight loss.

Your provider personalizes your weight loss plan to your condition, health concerns, and lifestyle.

What are the benefits of weight loss?

The benefits of weight loss are extensive. Physically, it can lead to:

• Improved cardiovascular health
• Reduced risk of Type 2 diabetes
• Lower blood pressure
• Improved cholesterol levels
• Joint pain relief
• Enhanced respiratory function
• Reduced severity of sleep apnea

Psychologically, weight loss often improves mood, self-esteem, and overall mental health. Furthermore, it can lead to better mobility and energy levels, making daily activities easier and more enjoyable.

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