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I Can't Lose Weight on My Own: Can You Help?
Carrying even a modest amount of excess weight is harmful to health, and it can increase the risk of chronic issues, such as type 2 diabetes and hypertension, which is especially true when visceral fat increases. This type of fat lines the abdominal walls and surrounds your organs.
For many people who’ve tried to lose weight on their own, biology, hormones, and mental health play a much bigger role than willpower. At Horizons Wellness Family Health NP PLLC in Middletown, New York, our team understands how frustrating and discouraging it can be to lose weight, especially when trying it alone.
Led by board-certified family nurse practitioner Albalira Gibson-Borrelli, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, our practice develops realistic, medically supported weight loss plans.
Why you might struggle despite doing everything right
Many people eat less, move more, and stay consistent, and experience frustration when their hard work doesn’t result in a significant change on the scale. That’s often because complex biological systems control appetite, insulin response, and fat storage.
Conditions like insulin resistance, diabetes, thyroid imbalance, and high cholesterol can all interfere with weight loss. Certain medications can also increase appetite or slow progress. Without identifying these barriers, DIY weight loss can feel like fighting your own body.
When medical weight loss makes sense
Horizons Wellness Family Health offers a structured, medically supervised approach that combines health coaching with medical support when needed.
Research consistently shows that medically supervised programs lead to greater success than fad dieting, especially for patients who’ve struggled repeatedly. These programs regulate appetite, support fat loss, and help patients adopt behaviors that promote weight balance.
What medical weight loss looks like at Horizons Wellness
When you choose our weight loss program, our team reviews your weight history, calculates your BMI, checks vital signs, and discusses your medical background, lifestyle habits, and goals. When appropriate, lab testing helps discover underlying issues that may be preventing you from losing weight.
From there, your personalized plan may include:
- Customized meal planning
- Individualized exercise guidance
- Weight loss medications, when appropriate
- Treatment for depression or anxiety
- Medical monitoring and follow-up
- Healthy lifestyle coaching
- Support for managing chronic conditions
This approach focuses on steady, sustainable progress to help you reduce excess weight and keep it off.
The link between weight and mental health
Feeling stuck can worsen depression, increase anxiety, and drain motivation. That’s why Horizons Wellness integrates mental health care into medical weight loss when needed.
Addressing emotional well-being alongside physical health helps many patients stay engaged and consistent, which is critical for long-term success.
Support that gets results
Our Horizons Wellness Family Health NP PLLC team provides compassionate, science-backed weight loss care tailored for you. With guidance, monitoring, and the right tools, many patients finally see progress that feels achievable and sustainable.
If you’re tired of trying to do this alone, schedule a medical weight loss consultation in Middletown, New York, today. Call our office or schedule an appointment online and rely on our team to support you on your weight loss journey.