Obesity in Texas
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Obesity is a chronic medical condition caused by excess body fat, and it has an adverse effect on overall health. Based on CDC guidelines, if your body mass index (BMI) is classified as 30 or higher, you are considered obese. Being obese increases your risk of serious diseases, like diabetes, heart disease, sleep apnea, infertility, and certain types of cancer. Obesity negatively impacts day-to-day activities and dramatically affects quality of life.
Obesity can have multiple causes that include:
- Genetic predisposition: A patient is more likely to be obese if members of their family are also obese.
- Sedentary lifestyle: Persons who are less physically active during the week are more likely to be obese.
- Overeating: Binge eating and overeating leads to weight gain.
- Medications: Some medications, like certain types of antidepressants, anticonvulsants, and antipsychotics, can cause weight gain.
- Diseases: Conditions, like depression, hypothyroidism and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), are linked to increased weight gain and obesity.
- Psychological factors: Patients who have anxiety or are prone to emotional eating can be more likely to gain weight.
If you are interested in losing weight and creating a healthier lifestyle, we invite you to contact Ignite and schedule a consultation. We can manage your weight loss journey virtually and help you achieve your goals with a variety of nonsurgical treatment options.
How Is Obesity Treated?
The treatment of obesity involves taking intentional steps to reduce your weight, identifying the root cause of your weight gain, and education on how to improve your overall quality of life. Ignite Weight Loss & Mental Health offers a selection of custom-selected prescription weight loss medications, vitamins, natural supplements, energy boosters, injectables, and appetite suppressants at a fraction of retail prices. We also offer other virtual services, including nutrition counseling, exercise counseling, and behavioral and lifestyle counseling, to help people throughout Arizona, Texas and New Mexico reach their goals. Ignite Weight Loss & Mental Health is also proud to offer pre-bariatric surgery psychiatric evaluations for patients planning weight loss surgery. Our practice brings sensitivity and compassion into every treatment step for patients with obesity. Ignite is unique in the holistic, empathetic approach to treatment that is lacking in many weight loss practices.
Ignite Weight Loss & Mental Health Reviews
I am not a review person. I don’t leave reviews because I’ve always felt that a person needs to make their own judgement without my opinion. I’m making an exception to that because I truly am grateful and people that feel “stuck” need to know that you are NOT just “stuck”. I had gained 30 pounds in the past year and I’ve tried everything from keto to eating small meals every 3 hours. I’ve had labs, well checks, and dr appointments. Every time I’ve said “I just don’t feel good” or tried to explain that despite diet, rigorously and endlessly exercising, I can’t lose the extra weight and I just don’t feel normal, the answer I kept getting was “you’re 45, you’re getting older and your body is just slowing down”. FINALLY, I made an appointment with Stephanie and she DIDN’T tell me”you’re just getting older”. We had a zoom appointment, we talked about lifestyle, and she gave me an answer for why I wasn’t feeling normal. She prescribed me a medication to help start the process and she gave me a detailed plan to start my journey. If you’re questioning whether you should make that appointment……..just do it! You’re NOT “stuck” and you’re NOT “just getting older”. It is definitely worth it!
I saw a post on FB in a nurses of AZ group, I was at a point in my life I was ready to do something. I called and got to talk with Katie upon calling! I’ve been working with her since July and I don’t regret one minute of it. Katie has been encouraging, supportive, and has finally given me the tools I need to be successful in my weight loss journey! My mindset has changed, my motivation has increased, my body is changing and Katie has been a helpful hand behind it all!! I have recommended her to all of my friends and will continue to do so!
Katie has been a God-send to our family. Our 14 yr old daughter has high functioning autism and was reaching all-time lows. We had seen several other practitioners including a pediatric neurologist and no one had been able to connect with our daughter and gain her trust. She didn’t want to go to anymore doctors claiming that no one had helped her and she just couldn’t do it anymore. These are the amazing things about Katie… 1. She is on zoom…this was such a better experience for both my daughter and I. It was amazing to not have to drive, sit in another office, and be seen by someone who never really cared to know us. Zoom was so convenient and we felt more relaxed in our home. 2. Katie is cash pay and the great part about this is that the child didn’t have to be present like in the Dr. Office. This allowed me to talk openly with her about what was going on without my daughter having to be embarrassed or sit through hearing everything again. Being able to have separate appointments allows my daughter and I to both be heard. 3. Katie has been amazingly available. When I have needed prescription refills or needed to touch base she has been extremely responsive and willing to help in timely manner. No more emailing the dr’s nurse🙌🏻🙌🏻. 4. I finally feel like I have someone in my corner who is helping me figure out how to help my daughter. She genuinely cares and I can’t put into words the amount of stress that has taken off of my shoulders. She has thought outside of the box in regards to her medication and we are finally feeling hopefully for the first time in a long time. Can’t recommend her enough!! 10/10
I began this journey with Katie about 2 months ago and I have to say she is simply the best. I’m getting results, feeling better, and learning new things every time we meet. I have and would recommend her.
A boutique medical practice that helped me so much. Excellent care and expertise. Especially recommend to women going through menopause and deal with weight gain and hormonal mood swings and anxiety. Lubbock is so lucky to have this practice.
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You don't have to continue to struggle to lose weight on your own. At Ignite Weight Loss, we understand how difficult losing weight and maintaining that weight loss can be. Partnering with an expert can increase your odds of success. Katie Brandon offers a personalized, focused approach to weight loss that will lead to long-term success. Set up your consultation today, and begin your journey to better health!