Do you offer a medical weight loss programme in Bangalore that combines functional medicine with personalised testing and treatment?
The question, asked by a man aged 18 to 29
I want to lose weight. I do follow a high-protein diet and strength train 3 times a week. I feel like there is something missing. I want a personalised plan that works on my overall well-being and not just a diet chart. I want to understand how your medical weight loss program works. Are there any tests that are required?
Why this is happening Diet and exercise are one part of weight loss. The most important factors are insulin, cortisol, thyroid, and sex hormones, which contribute largely to how your body stores and releases fat. An imbalance in these hormones can make the body store and hold on to fat, even when all the other factors are checked. High protein diets are usually low in fiber content. Too much protein can affect the gut bacteria. Hence, having a variety of fruits and vegetables is important to keep the good gut bacteria and blood sugar in control. These are important when it comes to metabolism and weight. Chronic stress, sleeplessness, and no recovery between training sessions can raise cortisol. Hence, leading to more fat storage in the belly area. Strength training builds muscle while fat is being lost, so the scale may not show the real progress. A comprehensive body composition analysis is important to see what is changing.
Suggested Tests
Fasting glucose, HbA1c and fasting insulin, to assess blood sugar control and insulin resistance Full thyroid panel: TSH, free T3, free T4 and thyroid antibodies Lipid profile Liver function tests Kidney function tests Vitamin D, vitamin B12 and ferritin hs-CRP, to check for inflammation Hormonal markers relevant to age and gender Body composition analysis and waist measurement A detailed review of medical history, routine, sleep, stress and past weight loss attempts
How Clinic Living Plus Can Help
Clinic Living Plus in HSR Layout, Bangalore, we provide various services, one of which is a medical weight loss programme. Our treatments are based on functional medicine, personalised testing and targeted treatment. The approach of functional medicine towards weight loss goes beyond just calories consumed and burned. It doesn’t consider only your protein goal or time in the gym. It asks a simple question: why is the body holding on to fat, and how to change that?
How the programme works: With a high-protein diet and strength training three times a week, you are already doing enough. Now our programme is built on that foundation, and around it we add what’s usually missing. Tracking weekly body composition. Now, the scale will only show you a number, but we believe in considering two important factors, which are fat and muscle, and seeing if you are losing fat. Monitoring bone health. When you are on a weight loss, we believe losing weight should leave you stronger, not make you weak, so we make sure your bone density is protected along the way. Even when it comes to consuming the right amount, it is important- not more, not less. Overdoing protein will do more harm than good. It puts extra load on the kidneys. Hence, we set the target that suits your body and activity goals. Fiber is very important to reduce glucose spikes as well as for weight loss. Fiber feeds your gut and blood sugar, making weight loss more sustainable in the long run.
What Tests do we recommend? After a doctor consultation, you’ll be advised a set of core root cause tests that most patients take. A deeper diagnostic is added only if your medical history, age, and goals call for it. You are not asked to take all the available tests, only the ones that actually help in changing your plan.
What do we provide? A plan that looks at your system, gut, hormones, metabolism, and lifestyle, not a diet chart. So we understand what’s holding your weight back and fix the root cause.
Lifestyle & Nutrition Tips
While we consider nutrition, it should be a balance of all the macros and micros. Make sure your plate has enough fiber, as it is very important for gut health, contributes to the glycemic index and makes you feel full. Try including simple movements like walking or taking short breaks from prolonged sitting, as it helps with metabolic health. Rest is very important for recovery, especially from vigorous strength training. Lack of sleep can raise your cortisol level. Work on managing your stress by doing some breathwork exercises.
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