Weight Loss
Weight loss is simple but difficult both at the same time.
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Dietary Advice
Did you know? 1 Health initially started in the end of 2022 as catering company supplying weight loss meals?
Our members were losing 5 to 7 kg within 3-4 weeks.
Blood pressures were improving within 2 weeks.
We understand the intricacies of dieting, exercise and also lighter food alternatives. Because we have been there.
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Weight rebound
Did you know that when you lose weight, you will likely loose muscle as well. Muscle is a metabolically active tissue so if you return back to your previous lifestyle choices after your period of weight loss, often we gain back the weight and more. We can discuss the ways to minimize muscle loss and to improve muscle gain. Similarly, when it comes to looking lean, it is more about body fat percentage rather than the absolute weight.
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Medications to help
Did you know that there are medications on the market that can help with weight loss?
Medications which stop your absorption of fat.
Medications which reduce your appetite.
Medications which can reduce your absorption of carbohydrates
Recently Saxenda or Liraglutide has been popular and generally has a good safety profile. It is indicated for assist with weight management if your BMI is > 30 or if your BMI is > 27 with a weight related co-morbidity.
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Book in a check-up package appointment with us. 30 Minutes with the nurse and 60 Minutes with the Doctor
Blood tests
We will do some baseline blood tests to identify any obvious contributing physical factors to your weight, fatigue which may make it harder for you to be active and also any complications of your weight on your health.
Check up
You will have an initial appointment with the nurse who will do several measurements to get a baseline of where you will be starting from, go through a health screen to identify any other health issues and also to get a baseline ECG to identify any complications of weight and also as an initial check of any heart issues for additional reassurance for safety for some medications and also for any intense vigorous exercise
You will see the doctor for up to an hour to assess any health issues which may contribute to your weight or maybe caused by your weight. This will include a top to toe check up to assess for any health issues related to weight or any health issues with contributes to your weight. The doctor will go through your blood test results