Being overweight or obese increases your risk of a vast array of health problems, many that can lead to early death. It’s impossible to overstate the importance of weight loss for anyone who’s put on more than a few extra pounds.
Dr. Saka Kazeem understands the necessity of finding a weight loss program that works for you, one shaped around your strengths and challenges. If you’re considering weight loss in 2026, you owe it to yourself to meet with the team at Elk Medical in New York City.
Let’s look at three ways our weight loss services can help you feel great and reduce your risk of serious health issues in the new year.
You can drop pounds by going on a highly restrictive diet, and even maintain those losses for a few weeks or months. But if you ease up on a fad diet, the weight returns. People often wind up with even more excess weight after a period of intensely regulated nutrition.
Our weight loss services also include nutritional guidance, but it’s not centered on highly restrictive meal plans or long lists of good and bad foods. We focus on helping you incorporate more healthful foods into your existing habits and preferences.
That might mean adding fruit, nuts, or protein as a snack between meals to control hunger. It might include preparing meals that reduce unhealthy fats while increasing flavor. Some people replace highly processed foods with more whole-food options.
We meet you where you are, providing scientifically backed nutritional advice that can bring a lifetime of benefits, long after the latest fad diet fades into oblivion.
Too many people focus on weight loss as the only goal, ignoring that individuals have complex health histories. It does little good to lose weight if you overtax your heart, lungs, or joints.
The best weight loss programs focus on overall health. We work with you to learn the details of your health history, including any current chronic health conditions.
Shaping your program to support your health while setting and achieving new goals is the best way to lose weight and keep it off, without causing additional health issues.
For some people, weight loss medication is a key component of their program. But you shouldn’t use these drugs without the ongoing guidance of a health professional.
We offer several weight loss medications, and if drug therapy is a good fit for your needs, we can help you find the right approach. More importantly, we continue to monitor your health as you move through your weight loss journey, making adjustments if necessary.
Some people only need weight loss medication for a short period, while others benefit from a longer treatment timeline. We make sure that medications are always used in combination with nutritional guidance and increased physical activity.
If the new year has you excited for change, we’re ready to partner with you on a weight loss experience that delivers real, lasting results. To get started, call us at our office in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, or schedule your appointment online today.
