Weight Loss Doctor in West Houston, TX
Achieve your weight goals with a board certified obesity medicine doctor in Houston, TX, designed to help you lose weight safely and effectively.
Achieve your weight goals with a board certified obesity medicine doctor in Houston, TX, designed to help you lose weight safely and effectively.
For some people, commercial diet programs and apps can provide useful structure, but they may not address the medical factors that can affect weight. If you’ve tried diet plans, tracking apps, or subscription programs and still struggle to maintain your progress, the issue may be more complicated than finding another diet to follow.
Medical weight loss takes a different approach by looking at your health history, medications, lab results, underlying conditions, nutrition, and response to treatment. At Macie Medical, Dr. Aniekwena uses her board-certified expertise in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine to evaluate the bigger picture and determine which treatment options may be appropriate for you.
Yes. You can lose weight with a GLP-1 medication without exercising, but exercise, especially resistance training, can be important for preserving muscle and supporting long-term health during weight loss.
GLP-1 medications can reduce appetite and support significant weight loss, but losing weight does not necessarily mean losing only body fat. Some lean mass can also be lost during weight reduction, which is why maintaining muscle is an important part of a medically supervised weight management plan.
At Macie Medical, exercise recommendations are considered alongside your health, fitness level, treatment plan, and weight management goals. You don’t necessarily need an intense workout routine, consistent physical activity and appropriate resistance exercise can be incorporated into a plan that fits your lifestyle.
"I love coming here — we actually started going because my mom and I wanted to lose weight, but then I got sick and my regular doctor couldn't see me because he's always busy. Dr. Ani was able to see me the same day and gave me medicine that really helped. I'd really recommend their clinic — the staff and the doctor are both very friendly."
"Dr. Ani and her team are absolutely amazing! If you are looking for a PCP in the Houston area, I HIGHLY recommend Macie Medical. After my first visit, I knew I had made the best decision for my health needs."
