The holiday season is full of delicious dinners and tempting desserts. While it’s a time to celebrate, it can also make sticking to your weight loss goals more challenging.
Thankfully, you don’t need to wait until the New Year to start over. You can stick to your weight-loss goals even through the holidays, and appetite suppressants can help.
Our team of primary care providers here at Novell Primary Care and Weight Loss in Tallahassee, Florida, offers comprehensive weight loss programs, which may include appetite suppressants.
Take a moment as we explain how appetite suppressants work and how they might fit into a comprehensive weight loss management plan.
Appetite suppressants target certain areas in your brain. Specifically, they work by influencing the hormones and signals in your brain that control hunger and satiety.
As a result, they help curb hunger and reduce cravings, so it’s easier to stick to portion sizes and healthier food choices.
By managing your appetite, you can:
Appetite suppressants aren’t a long-term solution. In fact, they’re only approved for up to 12 weeks, so using your 12-week window over the holidays can help you stay on track during the most tempting season.
Appetite suppressants can help you:
Holiday meals are often larger and richer (i.e, more calorie-dense) than your usual fare. The meals aren’t your only source of calories. Appetizer tables, holiday drinks, and desserts are also out in full display during the holidays.
Appetite suppressants can help you enjoy your favorite foods in moderation without overindulging.
Even small setbacks can feel discouraging. Appetite suppressants can help you avoid setbacks through consistent weight management.
In fact, studies show that many people lose between 5%-10% of their body weight with appetite suppressants. This helps keep your progress steady through the season. Even better, a 5-10% weight loss is enough to start positively impacting your health.
Feeling in control of your eating habits can increase motivation and confidence, which makes it easier to maintain other healthy behaviors, such as regular exercise and hydration.
Because appetite suppressants like phentermine stimulate your central nervous system, you may experience increased energy levels. This makes it easier for you to be physically active and burn additional calories.
Our team offers several types of appetite suppressants, including phentermine (ADIPEX-P®) and phendimetrazine. We’ll work with you to determine which medication best fits your individual needs.
For example, ADIPEX-P is typically prescribed for individuals with a BMI of 30 or higher, or for those with a BMI of 27 or higher who also have a weight-related condition such as diabetes.
At Novell Primary Care and Weight Loss, we don’t use copy-and-paste weight loss plans. No two people are alike, so neither are our plans! Our team personalizes appetite-suppressant therapy based on your health, weight-loss goals, and lifestyle.
These medications are safe when used under medical supervision and can be combined with nutrition counseling, fitness plans, and other weight loss strategies for the best results.
Schedule a consultation at Novell Primary Care and Weight Loss today to see if appetite suppressant therapy is right for you.
