Weight Management

Losing weight is challenging when you don’t know where to start, and diet and exercise alone might not yield the lasting results you want. At the Primecare Medical Group in North Brunswick, New Jersey, experienced primary care specialist Asad Ahmed, MD, can personalize your weight management plan to help you achieve sustainable results. Call the office today or schedule an appointment online to enjoy an organized environment that prioritizes short wait times and same-day appointments.

What is weight management?

Weight management is an active approach to reaching and maintaining a healthy weight. While diet and exercise play key roles in weight management, what works for one person might not work for someone else.

At the Primecare Medical Group, Dr. Ahmed collaborates with you to devise a weight management plan focusing on your needs and goals. He can help you achieve healthy, sustainable weight loss, improving your current and long-term health.

Which factors affect weight management?

Many factors affect your weight. Understanding these things and how they influence your weight is necessary for lasting weight loss. Things that can affect your weight include:

• Genetics (inherited traits and things you were born with)
• Diet and exercise routine
• Eating patterns
• Age
• Hormone imbalances
• Thyroid disorders
• Sleep quality
• Stress
• Some medications

Each person’s weight management journey is unique. Dr. Ahmed considers these things to develop personalized methods for reaching and sustaining a healthy weight.

How can doctor-supervised weight management help me?

Weight loss is much easier with the proper support and guidance. Partnering with a medical professional on your weight loss journey takes the guesswork out of the process. As an experienced physician, Dr. Ahmed knows how to help you lose weight safely and effectively. 

Benefits of doctor-supervised weight loss include:

• Lower risk of chronic diseases (diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, etc.)
• Reduced joint pain
• Improved energy
• Easier breathing
• Better sleep quality
• Improved sex life
• Enhanced mobility
• Better mental health and cognitive function

The benefits of medically supervised weight management extend beyond the initial weight loss and physical improvements. By integrating weight management into your overall care plan, Dr. Ahmed can help you achieve lasting health outcomes.

How do I achieve successful weight management?

Dr. Ahmed develops your personalized weight management plan after a complete physical and wellness exam. He reviews your medical history, orders bloodwork, discusses your diet and lifestyle, and tests your hormones to design your plan. After the appropriate testing, he could recommend:

• Diet or a personalized meal plan
• Aerobic and strength-training exercises
• Supplements
• Prescription medication
• Lifestyle changes, including quitting smoking and drinking alcohol in moderation
• Keeping a food diary
• Behavioral therapy

Dr. Ahmed can coordinate with other specialists, like gastroenterologists, nutritionists, or endocrinologists, to ensure that you receive well-rounded weight loss support.

Call the Primecare Medical Group today or schedule an appointment online to learn more.