Obesity
Obesity is a disease, not a choice.
It is not a social disease or a category of shame. It is a neuro-metabolic disorder, and it is genetic. It is a result of impeded communication between the hypothalamus of the brain, and the gut hormones, you might say. This causes dysregulation—or a lack of signaling—as to when an individual is actually “hungry” or “full” or “satisfied.” And, depending on the percentages of certain hormones that you are born with, you either will or won’t be obese.
The new weight loss medications that are everywhere in the media—despite a great deal of misinformation—are profoundly effective in replicating the way a “thin person” experiences hunger and satiety in their everyday lives.
Obesity can be influenced by lifestyle, of course. And demographics. It is currently an epidemic in the United States. It can be a dangerous disease, as it causes significant inflammation in the body, and makes us far more vulnerable to heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes.
AlexisRD’s shame-free approach to overcoming obesity includes:
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)
An evidence-based, individualized nutrition process meant to help treat certain medical conditions, such as chronic obesity, pre-diabetes, and vitamin deficiencies.
Medication-Assisted Evidence-Based Treatment Protocols
There are medications that specifically interrupt the causes and effects of metabolic dysregulation, so that an individual predisposed to obesity can lose weight once and for all.
Education & Empowerment
AlexisRD, along with a team of top obesity physicians, will introduce you to her unique approach to obesity management. You will learn—perhaps for the first time—how to manage your weight, without deprivation.
The Obesity Medical Association’s Obesity Algorithm states obesity as a “chronic, relapsing, multi-factorial, neurobehavioral disease, wherein an increase in body fat promotes adipose tissue dysfunction and abnormal fat mass physical forces, resulting in adverse metabolic, biomechanical, and psychosocial health consequences.”
Additionally, according to the OMA, the pathology of obesity is diverse and influenced by various factors. Obesity has multiple sub-types, including congenital, stress-induced, menopause-related, and MC4R-deficient. It is linked to genetic, psychological, physical, metabolic, neurological, and hormonal impairments. Additionally, obesity is associated with heart disease, sleep apnea, and certain cancers, and it can negatively impact social and interpersonal relationships.
AlexisRD has more than 25 years of experience with obesity management and disordered eating wherein these evidence based techniques and treatmeant modalities have evolved:
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Transactional Analyses (TA)/Ego State Therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Perceptive, Non-Judgmental, Empathetic Listening
Medication-Assisted Weight Management Protocol
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
At NutritionRx, we understand that obesity is not a one-size-fits-all condition.
Medical obesity often stems from genetic, hormonal, and underlying medical conditions, while metabolic dysregulation involves disruptions in normal metabolic processes. Lifestyle obesity, on the other hand, is primarily influenced by everyday habits and environmental factors. Each type requires a tailored approach to treatment, focusing on the root causes and individual needs. With AlexisRD's personalized care and holistic strategies, we help clients overcome these challenges, achieve healthy weight management, and enhance their overall well-being.
Medical Obesity
Medical obesity involves excessive body fat due to genetic, hormonal, and medical factors, increasing risks for chronic conditions and impacting overall wellness. At NutritionRx, AlexisRD offers personalized nutrition and lifestyle plans, combining medical support and evidence-based strategies to help clients achieve and maintain a healthier weight.
Lifestyle Obesity
Lifestyle obesity is driven by everyday habits like poor diet and lack of physical activity, influenced by personal and environmental factors. At NutritionRx, AlexisRD offers personalized nutrition counseling and physical activity plans to help clients make sustainable changes, manage weight effectively, and improve overall health and quality of life.
Start your journey today.
Book a 15-minute, no-cost live call where a dietitian will answer any and all of your questions, assess if we're a good fit, and book your initial consultation with AlexisRD.
This is your opportunity to start your path to a more successful and fulfilling life.
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I love that I learned about healthy nutrition habits to carry with me through life, and not just a quick fix that will only mask my true issues.”