During your initial consultation, board-certified nurse practitioner Tysharra Belfon performs a complete physical exam and medical history review. She also uses a biometric analysis to identify factors that may interfere with your ability to lose weight.

A biometric analysis measures your:

• BMI

• Body fat percentage

• Hydration level

• Metabolic function

After collecting necessary information about your health, which includes taking measurements, photos, and performing a wellness assessment, Mrs. Belfon can create a customized plan for successful and healthy weight loss.

While your medical weight loss program is custom-made to suit your needs, each plan includes four important steps: initial consultation, prescription and dietary supplements, lifestyle changes, and daily exercise.

Depending on your biometric analysis, Mrs. Belfon may recommend:

• Following a calorie-deficit diet

• Increasing exercise levels

• Quitting smoking

• Prescription supplements

• IV hydration therapy

• Reducing your stress levels

Following your custom treatment plan can help you build muscle mass, reduce fat, and maintain a healthy weight.

Along with improving your self-esteem and confidence, healthy weight loss can:

• Prevent chronic disease

Carrying excess weight increases your risk of developing many chronic diseases, including Type 2 diabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure), and cardiovascular disease. Weight loss not only prevents chronic disease, it also reduces the symptoms of existing conditions.

• Relieve chronic pain

If you have a chronic condition, like arthritis, excess weight can put pressure on your damaged joints and cause further inflammation.

• Boost energy levels

Chronic inflammation is often the result of carrying excess weight. By maintaining a healthy weight, you can reduce inflammation in your body to boost your energy levels.