FAQs: Weight Loss

Are you struggling to lose weight? Here’s what you should know. 

We know that talking about weight can be uncomfortable, especially when overweight or obese. While there is still a lot of bias and stigma around weight, know that our Saratoga, CA, doctor Dr. Daniel Erdman provides a safe, non-judgmental space to ask questions or address concerns about your weight loss. Here are answers to some of the top weight loss questions.

What Should My Ideal Weight Be?

This number is going to be different for everyone. This is why it’s always best to discuss your weight loss goals with our Saratoga, CA, team. We will determine your current BMI and, from that, determine your goal BMI. That may be a better way to assess whether your current weight loss program is giving you the desired results. Work with our team to ensure that you have achievable and sustainable goals.

When Should I Start To See Results?

Again, this is different for everyone, but we want to preface this with the best weight loss is gradual. We know you want to see results, but it’s essential that you aren’t starving yourself or following a fad diet or sensationalized diet teas that promise overnight results. Overnight results aren’t possible, nor are they safe. We recommend losing no more than 1-2 pounds a week. Again, our medical team can work with you to find a diet and exercise routine that is safe and effective for you.

How Much Weight Loss Do I Need to Experience To Improve My Health?

When your goal is to lose 60, 70 or even 100+ pounds, you may fear that the only way you’ll improve your health is once you reach that final goal. The good news is that dropping 5-10 percent of your weight could do wonders for lowering your blood pressure, improving cholesterol, boosting energy and more.

Why Am I Not Seeing Results?

This is a question we hear a lot. We know that most people try multiple diets and may even see results just to gain back the weight. That’s when turning to our Saratoga, CA, physician Dr. Erdman could help you achieve long-term results. Working with your doctor not only provides you with deep, customized insight into your health that can help you move past certain roadblocks, but we can also hold you accountable during your weight loss journey. We can provide testing and more to determine whether a health problem could affect your weight and prevent you from losing weight.

Dr. Erdman and the Prime Time of Life team have seen what happens when individuals are given the tools they need for weight loss success. To learn more, call our Saratoga, CA, office at (408) 964-0843 to schedule a consultation.