What’s the Integrative Approach to Weight Loss?

There’s no one-size-fits-all method when it comes to weight loss. Although the world is full of marketing ploys designed to convince you that all you need is to drink this shake or take that pill, long-term weight loss is only achievable with a whole-bodied, integrative approach.

At Advantage Spinal Dynamics & Innovative Medicine in Meridian, Idaho, our team focuses on lasting weight loss, with a solid weight loss support plan tailored to your needs.

With help from skilled professionals, you can take the pounds off for good and feel better, move better, and have better health in the years ahead.

Why it’s so hard to lose weight

In 2021, nearly 3 in 4 Americans were estimated to be overweight or obese. If losing weight was easy, surely that wouldn’t be the case. Sadly, the number of children and adults in the United States who are well over a healthy weight continues to increase.

So, why is it so hard to lose weight? There are thousands upon thousands of workout routines, diet plans, and “secrets” for losing weight, not to mention the rising popularity of medications that seem to slim down celebrities in days.

The answer is that not every human body is the same, so not every weight loss approach can be either. All of the following can be factors in why losing weight can be so hard:

• Age — the older you are, the harder it is to lose weight
• Gender — women often have a harder time losing weight than men
• Genetics — like it or not, some people naturally gain or lose weight easily
• Medications — some medications make you gain weight and block weight loss attempts
• Mental health — if your mental health is in poor shape, losing weight is one more burden
• Metabolism — a slow metabolism can mean weight loss moves at a snail’s pace 
• Mobility — if your movement is hampered, weight loss can be even more difficult
• Physical health — many physical health conditions can be a barrier to weight loss

It’s easy to lose a few pounds fast but gain them right back. Stopping the yo-yo of weight loss and gain is easier if you partner with a medical team that supports you so you can achieve safe, lasting weight loss.

The integrative approach to weight loss

Integrative health care doesn’t just look at a number on a scale to define whether you’re at a healthy weight; it considers your complete physiology. While diet and exercise are good starting points, you need more than that to reach your weight loss goals.

Our weight loss specialists look at the following to assess your weight loss needs and challenges:

• Current health
• Living conditions
• Lifestyle
• Eating habits
• Activity levels
• Medications

After we complete a thorough assessment, we customize a weight loss plan designed for your specific needs. Your plan includes sustainable weight loss strategies, such as:

• Balanced meals 
• Portion control 
• Hydration
• Fiber intake
• Limitations on sugars and unhealthy fats
• Exercise appropriate to your health and fitness levels
• Stress reduction techniques

Our mission is to help you understand your body more thoroughly, change lifestyle habits, set realistic goals, and reach and maintain a healthy weight.

To learn more about weight loss support, call us today at 208-213-7963 or request an appointment online.