How to Treat Patients on Weight Loss Medication – Long Island Dietitian Tips to Achieve Sustainable Weight Loss
If you are using prescription medication as part of a weight loss plan, nutrition therapy is essential in attaining and sustaining your optimal weight. While medication can reduce your appetite and promote weight loss, it does not help you develop a healthy, enjoyable, and sustainable nutrition program tailored to your lifestyle and needs.
As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, my goal is to support you in achieving and maintaining your healthiest weight through evidence-based, realistic, and personalized online nutrition therapy.
Nutrition Tips for Sustainable Weight Loss
To support long-term success, focus on the following:
- Select timely and balanced meals
- Include adequate protein
- Emphasize a variety of fruits and vegetables
- Choose fiber-rich, minimally processed foods
- Eat portion sizes aligned with your body’s needs
- Stay hydrated
- Limit ultra-processed foods
- Incorporate regular physical activity
Behavior Tips for Sustainable Weight Loss
Behavioral strategies play a critical role in lasting weight loss. Here’s where to start:
- Implement mindful eating practices
- Problem-solve to address setbacks and challenges
- Control your environment to reduce temptations and support healthier habits
Create supportive settings in your:
- Home environment
- Work environment
- Meal environment
By reducing external triggers, you’ll help prevent emotional eating and build a more mindful relationship with food.
What Is the Ideal Rate of Weight Loss?
The primary goal is fat loss—not muscle loss. If you’re losing more than one pound per week, you may be losing lean body mass, which is not ideal.
Sustainable weight loss takes time. It’s not about achieving a certain number on the scale—it’s about feeling stronger, more energized, and healthier in your body. It’s also about learning to enjoy food without guilt.
Working with a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist can help you build a long-term, sustainable plan that supports both your physical and emotional well-being.
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