Weight Management

The goal of weight management is to increase mindfulness about how nutrition and exercise can improve overall health. At Inspira, our experienced medical weight management providers can help assess your overall health and make a plan to reach your goals.

What is Weight Management?

Weight management is the process of maintaining a healthy body weight through a combination of lifestyle choices, health care guidance and medication. Weight management may be right for people with obesity, obstructive sleep apnea, diabetes, menopause, infertility, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and people who are looking to gain weight or train for sports/competitions. Inspira’s approach to medical weight management is treating the chronic disease of obesity and decreasing the comorbid conditions associated with the disease.

We do not focus on the number on the scale but on fat mass reduction, maintenance or increasing muscle mass and decreasing visceral fat. Managing your weight isn’t always focused on weight loss, and may involve weight gain if your provider deems it necessary. You may also be referred for weight management before surgical procedures to ensure your safety during and after surgery. Our team can give you guidance on treatment options to improve overall health, which may include referrals to a physical therapist, registered dietitian or mental health professional.

How Weight Management Works

Weight management is different for everyone, based on your health and lifestyle goals. Our team begins with a physical exam and a conversation about your weight loss or gain objectives. We’ll help you make realistic changes to your diet, exercise routine and daily habits to support long-term success.

Our providers can help refer you to a physical therapist for Total Body Physical Therapy if you have physical limitations with exercising, so you can begin to move in a safe and effective way. We also offer nutrition assessments and referrals to registered dietitians for personalized guidance. To track progress, we use our Body Composition Analysis tool every three months—supporting healthy fat loss while helping you maintain muscle mass.

Types of Weight Management

Depending on your goals, weight management may include:
 

• Medication
• Physical therapy
• Lifestyle changes
• Nutrition guidance
• Continual monitoring and support
• Mental and behavioral health treatment

What to Expect When You Have a Weight Management Consultation

During the first visit, a weight management physician or nurse practitioner will assess your complete physical health and discuss how your mental health may impact your weight. Your provider will help you make a plan with small, sustainable lifestyle changes. Depending on your needs and goals, we may refer you to a physical therapist, registered dietitian, mental health professional or other specialists. Your provider may also recommend sleep studies, cardiac testing, genetic testing or a pharmacy consultation to explore treatment options for weight-related conditions.