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Medical Weight Loss Programs
in Lancaster, CA
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Dr. Katayoun Motlagh's medical weight loss program at Kat Motlagh's Health Clinics is based on the principles of the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA), which emphasize a comprehensive and multifaceted approach to weight management. Here’s a closer look at each component of the program:
Four Pillars of Medical Weight Loss
Nutrition
Nutritional Consultation: The journey begins with a thorough consultation to understand your dietary needs and weight loss goals.
Customized Meal Plans: Dr. Motlagh provides nutritional support, including a tailored meal plan based on your desired weight loss, motivation, and dietary restrictions (e.g., gluten or lactose allergies).
Long-Term Strategies:
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Avoid fad or crash diets in favor of sustainable lifestyle changes.
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Reduce calorie intake.
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Increase consumption of plant-based foods such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
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Avoid fatty meats, fried foods, and empty-calorie foods such as sweets.
Physical Activity
Exercise Guidance:
Engage in physical activity with tailored guidance from Dr. Motlagh.
Exercise Benefits:
Physical activity helps increase metabolism, reduces pain associated with normal activity (such as walking), and improves mental well-being.
Low-Impact Options:
Activities do not have to be strenuous. Options include yoga, swimming, or walking.
Monitoring:
Dr. Motlagh helps develop and monitor a physical activity program tailored to your needs, gradually increasing strength and duration.
Behavior
Behavioral Therapy: Addressing the psychological aspects of weight management is crucial. Therapy helps identify and tackle the underlying causes of weight gain, such as depression, stress, or emotional eating.
Psychotherapy Partnership: Dr. Motlagh works with a psychotherapist to address issues like:
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Depression
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Stress
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Emotional eating
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Low self-esteem
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Unhealthy habits, such as eating in front of the TV
Medication
Weight Loss Medications: Prescription medications may be used alongside lifestyle changes to enhance weight loss.
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Dietary Supplements and Injections: Includes options like lipotropic injections to aid in fat metabolism.
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Types of Injections:
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Lipotropic injections: Help break down fat.
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Choline and inositol: Assist in metabolizing fats and removing fat from the liver.
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Methionine: An essential amino acid that aids in fat and protein metabolism.
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Vitamin B12 and other vitamins (including IV vitamin infusion).
Cosmetic Treatments:
Laser lipo (strawberry laser) provides a non-surgical alternative for targeted fat reduction.
Additional Services
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Treatment of Diabetes: Comprehensive management of diabetes through lifestyle changes and medical interventions to control blood sugar levels.
Treatment of Hypertension: Strategies to manage high blood pressure.
Treatment of High Cholesterol: Reducing cholesterol levels through diet, exercise, and medications.
Treatment of Arthritis: Weight management and other treatments to alleviate arthritis symptoms.
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