Signs You’re Ready for Medical Weight Loss
If losing weight feels harder than it “should,” you’re not imagining it. Many people struggle not because they lack discipline, but because their bodies are working against them. Hormones, metabolism, appetite regulation and energy levels all play a major role in weight loss success.
Medical weight loss takes a science-based approach, using prescription medications, targeted injections and ongoing medical supervision to help support your body in ways diet and exercise alone often can’t. If you’re wondering whether medical weight loss may be right for you, these signs can help guide your decision.
You’ve Tried Diets and Exercise Without Lasting Results
If you’ve lost weight before only to regain it – or if your efforts haven’t produced meaningful results at all – it may be a sign that your body needs medical support.
Medical weight loss programs don’t rely on one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, they address the biological factors that influence hunger, metabolism and fat storage.
Hunger or Cravings Feel Out of Control
Constant hunger, strong cravings, or feeling preoccupied with food can make weight loss feel exhausting.
Prescription medications – such as GLP-1 therapies or appetite suppressants like phentermine – can help:
- Reduce excessive hunger signals.
- Improve portion control.
- Quiet persistent food cravings.
When appetite is better regulated, healthy choices become easier to maintain.
Your Energy Levels Are Low
If fatigue makes it difficult to stay active or motivated, your body may be lacking key nutrients or metabolic support.
MIC injections (a blend of methionine, inositol and choline) – also known as lipotropic injections – and B-12 injections are commonly used to support:
- Energy production.
- Fat metabolism.
- Mental focus and motivation.
For many patients, improved energy is a key part of sustainable weight loss. To learn more, our blog posts – “Are Lipotropic Injections the Right Weight Loss Method for You?” and “How Vitamin B12 Impacts Weight Loss” – cover these treatments in detail.
You’re Experiencing Weight-Related Health Concerns
Excess weight can contribute to a variety of health conditions, including:
- Prediabetes or type 2 diabetes.
- High blood pressure.
- High cholesterol.
- Joint pain or limited mobility.
- Sleep apnea.
Medical weight loss allows providers to choose treatments that support both weight reduction and overall metabolic health.
You Want a Medically Supervised Alternative to Surgery
Not everyone wants – or qualifies for – weight loss surgery. Medical weight loss offers non-surgical options that can still produce meaningful results when appropriately prescribed and monitored.
By combining medications, injections and lifestyle guidance, many people achieve significant weight loss without invasive procedures.
You Want Safe, Professional Guidance With Prescription Medications
Weight loss medications are powerful tools, but they should never be used without medical oversight.
A supervised program ensures:
- Proper patient screening.
- Personalized medication selection.
- Careful dosing and monitoring.
- Management of side effects.
- Adjustments as your body and goals change.
This level of care helps maximize results while prioritizing safety.
You’re Ready for Structure and Accountability
Success often comes down to consistency and support. Medical weight loss programs provide regular check-ins, progress tracking and expert guidance – so you’re never navigating the process alone.
If accountability helps you stay on track, a medical program can make a meaningful difference.
You Want a Personalized Approach — Not a One-Size-Fits-All Plan
Some people do well with GLP-1 medications, while others benefit more from appetite suppressants, metabolic injections, or a combination of treatments.
Medical weight loss allows providers to tailor your plan using options such as:
- GLP-1 medications to regulate appetite.
- Phentermine to support appetite control and focus.
- MIC injections to enhance fat metabolism.
- B-12 injections to support energy and wellness.
The right combination depends on your body, health history and goals.
You’re Looking for Sustainable, Long-Term Results
Medical weight loss isn’t about crash dieting or quick fixes. It’s about creating a plan that supports:
- Safe weight loss.
- Muscle preservation.
- Improved energy and confidence.
- Long-term weight maintenance.
If your goal is lasting change – not temporary results – medical support can help bridge the gap.
Taking the First Step to Medical Weight Loss at Solutions Weight Loss
Being “ready” for medical weight loss doesn’t mean you’ve failed – it means you’re choosing a smarter, more supportive path forward. This is where a physician-directed medical weight loss program by William E. Newsome, M.D., Medical Director and co-owner of Solutions Weight Loss – can help put you on the road to success for significant, long-term results.
During your in-person consultation in his Orlando clinic, Dr. Newsome will measure your BMI (body mass index), take your vital signs (body temperature, pulse rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure) and talk with you about your medical history to learn about any health conditions you’ve had or currently have.
During this appointment, Dr. Newsome will also have an in-depth conversation with you about your weight loss goals. If you feel frustrated by the lack of results and setbacks from previous weight loss programs you’ve tried, Dr. Newsome will be able to relate to your experiences. He has been where you are, and knows that losing excess weight is a difficult and emotional process.
Based upon your consultation, Dr. Newsome will evaluate and prescribe for you the best medication treatment plan to achieve your goals. We offer high-quality, safe and affordable, compounded GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide – which you probably know under brand names like Wegovy®, Ozempic®, Zepbound®, or Mounjaro®. Research shows that when combined with one-on-one physician coaching, low-calorie diet and lifestyle changes, they are the safest and most effective approach to achieve sustainable weight loss. Our blog post – “The Benefits of Medical Appetite Control” – describes in detail how GLP-1 medications work to control appetite, as does our website’s Medications page.
If a GLP-1 medication is not suitable for you, we offer phentermine, the most well-known FDA-approved oral appetite suppressant for over 60 years, which has helped countless people achieve substantial weight loss throughout the years. Or you may learn that MIC injections are the most appropriate approach for your particular situation.
Whatever medical weight loss program is determined to be right for you upon your consultation with Dr. Newsome, the doctor-patient relationship is essential to successful, sustainable weight loss. Medical weight loss treatment is, after all, medical treatment that needs to be in the hands of an experienced, licensed physician who you meet in person and maintain an ongoing one-on-one relationship. Dr. Newsome and our entire Solutions Weight Loss team are with you on every step of your medically supervised weight loss journey! You’ll never feel that you’re on your own. You will know us, and we will know you – which allows us to give you the individual help and advice you need, whenever you need it!
When Weight Loss is Medically Guided, it No Longer Has to Feel Like a Constant Battle
Solutions Weight Loss internal results prove our medically supervised program is effective at driving long-term improvements to metabolic health and weight loss, with an average of 21% weight loss at 12 months; 19.1% at 18 months, and 18.9% at 24 months. Our members have also decreased their waist circumference by 7 inches, on average. These results are superior to the weight loss seen in clinical trials for GLP-1 medications. Regardless of which medication they take, our members have demonstrated significant and sustained results!
See what makes Solutions Weight Loss the #1 weight loss clinic in Florida! Schedule your consultation with Dr. Newsome here, or call 407-413-5503, and experience the benefits of his approach to sustainable weight loss! Don’t wait another day to start living your best life!
