Weight Loss

Maintaining a healthy weight does more than reduce your risk of heart disease and other health conditions. It also boosts your self-confidence and emotional well-being. Whether you just need to lose a few pounds or drop several pounds of excess weight, Dr. Ramin can help. At his self-named practice, David Ramin, M.D., he provides weight loss guidance and education for men and women in Beverly Hills, California. To schedule an appointment, call the office or request an appointment online.

How much weight do I need to lose?

Your weight should fall into a healthy range based on your height and gender. When you’re overweight or obese, you have an increased risk of health problems like diabetes and high blood pressure. 

In addition to your weight, you also need to watch your body mass index. Your BMI should be lower than 25. Anything higher indicates that you have an unhealthy amount of fat. Dr. Ramin lets you know how much weight you need to lose to achieve that healthy range and lower your risk of health problems.

How much weight should I aim to lose per week?

You might see products or services that advertise losing significant amounts of weight in a short amount of time. While this might seem convenient, it’s not good for your body. Instead of aiming to lose a larger amount, such as five or 10 pounds per week, you should focus on losing one or two pounds per week. That is considered a safe amount of weight to lose in a short timeframe.

How can I lose weight?

You can lose weight safely and efficiently through a combination of diet and exercise. That involves eating fewer calories while still getting the nutrients you need and sticking to a regular workout that helps you burn calories. When you take in a lower number of calories, you have fewer calories that you need to worry about burning off. Consuming a higher amount of calories means you have to work harder to burn some of those off.

How many calories do I need to burn?

That depends on how much weight you need to lose. Keep in mind that to lose one pound, you have to burn off 3,500 calories. You can do this by lowering your daily intake of calories by 500 if you want to lose one pound per week or 1,000 if you want to lose two pounds per week. If you don’t want to reduce calories, you can burn off the excess calories through physical activity. If you reduce your caloric intake, though, you still need to exercise to prevent the weight from returning.

For more information on weight loss, please call David Ramin, M.D., or make an appointment online.