Weight Loss Management Clinic

Weight Loss Management at NorthShore

Losing weight can be a challenge, but with the right support, we can help you reach your goals and improve your overall health. Dr. Shah and his team create personalized treatment plans based on your individual needs, taking a comprehensive approach that addresses food intake, diet, physical activity, behavior, and overall lifestyle factors.

We prioritize education, support, and individualized care to help you achieve sustainable weight loss and adopt healthier habits for the long term. Your first appointment is used to gather essential information, assess your overall health and weight-related concerns, and develop an initial treatment plan. Follow-up visits are then scheduled to monitor your progress, provide ongoing support, and make adjustments along the way.

WEIGHT LOSS CLINIC
Dr. Aditya Shah
NorthShore Health Centers
1828 165th Street, Hammond

Components of Individual Treatment Plans

Patients’ first appointment will be used to gather essential information, assess the patient’s overall health and weight-related concerns, and develop an initial treatment plan. Follow-up appointments are then scheduled to monitor the patient’s progress, provide ongoing support, and make necessary adjustments to the treatment plan.

• Dietary Modifications: We assess your current eating habits, nutritional needs, and any dietary restrictions, then build a realistic, sustainable plan focused on portion control, balanced nutrition, and nutrient-dense foods, not restrictive fad diets.
• Exercise Recommendations: Physical activity plays a crucial role in weight management. We consider your fitness level, health conditions, and preferences to create a plan that is safe, effective, and sustainable, including aerobic activity, strength training, and everyday movement.
• Behavior Modification: Changing unhealthy patterns and building new habits is key to long-term success. We help you identify and address underlying factors behind overeating or emotional eating, using mindful eating, stress management, and goal setting.
• Medications: When clinically appropriate, we may include weight-loss medication, including GLP-1 options. The choice is based on your medical history, BMI, response to other interventions, and your insurance coverage.

Counseling Sessions with a Health Educator

Patients will also have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with a health educator. The health educator plays a crucial role in assisting patients by providing education, support, and guidance throughout their weight loss journey. The health educator conducts one-on-one counseling sessions with patients, creating personalized plans and strategies that take into account the patient’s lifestyle, preferences, and medical history. These counseling sessions may involve discussing meal planning and providing guidance for incorporating physical activity into daily routines.

• Provides information about nutrition, physical activity, behavior modification, and overall lifestyle choices.
• Help patients understand the importance of healthy eating habits, portion control, and regular exercise.
• Provide strategies and techniques to help patients overcome emotional eating, adopt mindful eating practices, manage stress, and establish positive habits for long-term success.
• Educate patients about the impact of certain foods, macronutrients, and lifestyle factors on weight management.
• Assists patients in identifying and modifying unhealthy behaviors that contribute to weight gain or hinder weight loss.
• Provide ongoing support and motivation to patients serving as a source of accountability and helping patients stay on track with their goals.