5 Reasons to Avoid Fad Diets for Weight Loss

Research has unveiled the indisputable health benefits of weight loss. Shedding just 5%-10% of your body weight, when carrying excess pounds, can significantly reduce your risks of issues such as heart attack, stroke, and Type 2 diabetes.

If you experience joint pain or chronic pain problems, losing weight can alleviate pressure on pain points, providing symptom relief. Additionally, weight loss can enhance your self-esteem, boost your confidence, and make it easier for you to stay active.

So, should you try the weight loss diets you come across in magazines, on social media, or hear about from friends? Not necessarily. Unhealthy weight loss based on fad diets can jeopardize your long-term health, and your results may not be sustainable without implementing the right healthy lifestyle changes. 

At Living Water Community Health and Wellness Clinic in Porterville, Lindsay, Woodlake, and Visalia, California, our family medicine doctors provide expert medical weight loss support. Our team takes your health seriously and aims to guide you in making informed choices for safe, sustainable weight loss. 

Here are five crucial reasons why medically managed weight loss is a better option than any fad diet.

1. Fad diets cause unhealthy weight loss:

Despite the benefits that come with weight loss, dropping pounds through overly rapid methods can deplete your body, lower your energy levels, and damage your hair, nails, and skin. Experiencing frequent fainting, constant fatigue, or hair loss may indicate an unhealthy approach to weight loss. 

2. Fad diets don’t maintain balanced nutrition: 

Your body relies on nutrients from your food to keep you healthy, strong, and active. Some fad diets suggest eliminating entire food groups. Without proper knowledge of tracking your dietary intake, you may suffer from a deficiency in essential vitamins, minerals, or nutrients.

When you seek medical weight loss support at Living Water Clinic, Dr. Angelina Neria and Dr. Jerry Neria works with you to develop a nutrition plan that helps you lose unwanted pounds safely while keeping your nutrient intake balanced.

3. Fad diets hinder your metabolism:

Your metabolism plays a significant role in your body’s ability to lose or gain weight. If you’ve previously struggled with unsuccessful weight loss attempts, a sluggish metabolism may be the culprit. Sustained weight loss requires supporting your metabolism.

Fad diets can have adverse effects on your metabolism. The weight loss management program at Living Water Clinic aims to avoid slowing down your metabolism. Our primary care physicians work to support your metabolism and protect your overall health, including testing for thyroid issues that may affect your weight loss efforts. We can help you understand the best approach to ensure successful weight loss. 

4. Fad diets aren’t sustainable:

Your metabolism plays a significant role in your body's ability to lose or gain weight. If you've previously struggled with unsuccessful weight loss attempts, a sluggish metabolism may be the culprit. Sustained weight loss requires supporting your metabolism.

Fad diets can have adverse effects on your metabolism. The weight loss management program at Living Water Clinic aims to avoid slowing down your metabolism. Our primary care physicians work to support your metabolism and protect your overall health, including testing for thyroid issues that may affect your weight loss efforts. We can help you understand the best approach to ensure successful weight loss.

5. Fad diet aren’t sustainable: 

When you follow a fad diet, you adhere to eating and exercise patterns that may not be sustainable for the long term. Can you realistically continue following those rules and restrictions for a year? Five years? The rest of your life? Probably not.

With medical weight loss management, your diet and exercise plan become integrated into your daily life. It's essential to be able to stick with your weight loss plan. The primary care team at Living Water Clinic offers ongoing support for lasting lifestyle changes that contribute to maintaining a healthy weight.

If you’re tired of fad diets, and ready to explore lasting weight loss with medical weight loss management, contact the team at Living Water Community Health and Wellness Clinic. Schedule your appointment by calling now, or book your consultation appointment online.

Visit our Visalia Location to improve your health:

At Living Water Community Health and Wellness Clinic, you can trust in the expertise of our dedicated physicians, Dr. Jerry and Dr. Angelina Neria. With a focus on lifestyle medicine and weight loss management, they are committed to providing personalized care and guidance throughout your weight loss journey. Dr. Jerry and Dr. Angelina Neria are passionate about helping you achieve lasting results by combining their medical knowledge with evidence-based strategies. With their support, you can embark on a transformative path towards improved health and well-being. Contact our Visalia location at (559)-635-1746 to embark on your journey to improve your health!