Weight loss is about more than just dropping pounds. It is about improving overall health, preserving muscle strength and keeping bones strong and resilient. To stay strong, healthy and vibrant while reaching weight loss goals, consider these steps.

 

Keep the body nourished. Create a customized and sustainable eating plan. The right nutrients preserve muscle and keep bones strong. Eat nutrient-dense foods, increase protein intake and balance meals.

 

Boost results with key supplements. Use proper hormone supplementation to build protein, heal faster and stay strong. Incorporate essential nutrients such as calcium, magnesium, collagen and branched-chain amino acids.

 

Increase strength. Exercise is a cornerstone of weight loss, health and fitness. Create a customized exercise routine focused on strength training, balance and flexibility, plus the right amount of cardio.

 

Recover, recharge and stay hydrated. Proper hydration and recovery are key to maintaining strength during weight loss. Develop a hydration plan to stay energized. Sleep seven to nine hours each night to ensure proper recovery.

 

Create healthy lifestyle habits. Build lasting habits that support well-being, weight management, fitness and vitality, including stress management and regular hormone check-ups.

 

Claudette Gbemudu-Jatto, M.D., F.A.C.P., is the owner of Jatto Internal Medicine & Wellness, located at 2205 Forest Hills Dr., Ste. 12, in Harrisburg. For more information, call 717-553-2474, email [email protected] or visit JattoInternalMed.com.