Weight Management

Achieving your target weight is simple using a customized weight management plan at Brunswick Medical in Brunswick, Georgia. Skilled family practice experts Jeuslyn Chandler, MD, and Brenda Poythress, NP, provide comprehensive weight loss services to help you achieve and maintain your long-term goals. Schedule an evaluation by calling the Brunswick Medical office or requesting an appointment online today. 

What is weight management?

Weight management at Brunswick Medical uses personalized weight loss programs to help you make healthy food choices, feel less hungry, and have fewer junk food cravings. Your provider tailors a plan that matches your lifestyle, medical history, and goals. They make weight management simple, increasing your chance of maintaining an ideal weight for a lifetime.

What are the benefits of weight management?

Weight management at Brunswick Medical offers the following benefits and more:

• Easier weight loss
• Lower risk of nutrient deficiencies
• Reduced appetite
• Decreased cravings
• Lower blood pressure and cholesterol
• Reduced risk of diabetes and other chronic diseases 
• Improved chronic disease management
• More energy
• Increase in self-confidence
• Improved quality of life

Obesity is a serious health concern that elevates the risk of chronic diseases. The skilled Brunswick Medical team cares for patients 12 and older. They enhance their overall health and well-being through weight management programs. 

Which medical weight management program is right for me?

Your Brunswick Medical specialist gets to know you by discussing your medical history, lifestyle habits, medications, and short- and long-term goals. They weigh you, determine your body mass index (BMI), check your vital signs, and ask about your food preferences and desired weight. Brunswick Medical personalizes weight management plans that boost success rates.

What happens during medically supervised weight management?

Your individualized medically supervised weight management program at Brunswick Medical may consist of:

• Personalized meal plans
• Custom exercise programs
• Weight loss medications, when appropriate
• Dietary supplements
• Stress management suggestions
• Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
• Chronic disease management
• Specialist referrals

Your provider follows up routinely to ensure your plan is effective. They’re available to address any questions and can make adjustments to your weight loss program as you move toward your ideal weight. 

It’s important to eat a balanced diet, stay active, minimize stress, drink plenty of water, and get enough sleep (7-9 hours).

You can expect to lose about 1-2 pounds (or more) each week during medically supervised weight loss. After achieving your target weight, the Brunswick Medical team helps you maintain it long-term.

Take advantage of medically supervised weight management at Brunswick Medical by calling the office or requesting a visit online today.