How Did I Get MS?
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a progressive disorder that affects your physical health and mental wellness. Learn more about the risk factors that contribute to MS and when to schedule a diagnostic evaluation.
Your Guide to Personalized Weight Loss
There’s no single diet solution that works for everyone, which is why personalized weight loss is so important for success. About 74% of the United States population carries excess body weight — but you don’t have to struggle through failed attempts, extreme hunger, or constant disappointment.
Ready to begin a successful weight loss journey? Book an evaluation today with Leslie F. Seecoomar, MD, in Manhattan’s Upper West Side in New York City, to receive a personalized plan. Dr. Seecoomar tailors a program that offers lasting results.
Causes of overweight
Carrying excess weight is often caused by multiple factors, some of which are preventable. But losing extra pounds is typically a challenge, as many people who drop weight rapidly regain the weight back over time. Common causes of overweight and obesity include:
- Family history of obesity
- Poor dietary habits
- Lack of nutritional knowledge
- Ongoing or extreme stress
- Lack of exercise
- Insufficient sleep
- Depression, anxiety, or other mental health concerns
- Hormone imbalance
- Some medications
Regardless of its cause, obesity is highly treatable with the right personalized weight loss program in place.
Tailoring a custom weight loss program
Dr. Seecoomar meets with you to determine which personalized weight loss plan is likely the most effective based on your lifestyle, needs, medical history, and goals. He asks about your food preferences; diet, exercise, and sleep habits; stress level, and body weight goals to create a program you can stick with for a lifetime. You might need blood tests to assess hormones.
Personalized weight loss program basics
Your customized weight loss plan with Dr. Seecoomar is something created specifically for you. It might contain the following components (based on your unique needs):
- Customized nutrition plan
- Nutrition counseling
- Exercise recommendations
- Stress management
- Sleep disorder treatment
- Gas, bloating, or constipation management
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) management
- Food allergy and intolerance avoidance
- Dietary supplements
- Weight loss medications
- Behavioral-change strategies
- Healthy lifestyle education
If you’re a candidate for weight loss surgery, Dr. Seecoomar discusses your options to help you achieve success, feel full from fewer calories, and make weight loss easier.
As a rule, it’s helpful to focus on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and other high-fiber options. Choose fish, seafood, eggs, chicken, and other lean protein foods plus heart-healthy fats (olive oil, avocados, nuts, seeds, etc.).
Stay active as often as you can throughout the day, drink more water, consume water before meals, and undergo counseling for any trauma, stress, addictions, depression, or anxiety.
Follow up with Dr. Seecoomar routinely during and after your personalized weight loss journey to ensure lasting success, more energy, self-confidence, and an enhanced quality of life.
Ready to achieve your long-term weight loss goals? Schedule an appointment today with Leslie F. Seecoomar, MD, PC, at 212-217-9961 or request an appointment online.
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