Like many people who are middle aged, I started gaining weight in my mid-40s. I turned to the weight loss diets and forms of exercise that worked for me as a younger adult. Nothing was working. It was frustrating to reduce calories and increase exercise only to lose little to no weight. I decided to stop dieting altogether and hope for the best. I was tired of the whole experience.
Meanwhile, I continued to gain weight. I felt ashamed during doctor’s visits where I would be asked to step on the scale and was then counseled on obesity. When I started having issues with my blood pressure and realized that I weighed the same as I did when I was at the end of my pregnancy, I decided I needed to get help.
Sunrise Health was on a list of weight loss resources provided by my doctor’s office. I was hesitant to call because I was afraid that I might experience too much pressure and judgment in working with a medical team. Those concerns were quickly cast aside once I met with Dr. Basi. During our first meeting he took a thorough history of my weight loss experiences. When I told him that there must be something wrong with me because I cannot lose weight, he challenged that notion and told me that I definitely can lose weight. He taught me about the eating plan, the recommended exercise, and the additional treatment options that can be added. Dr. Basi customized the program and treatment to best suit my individual needs. His confidence in me right from the start was a gift.
The eating plan is easy to follow because it involves eating what I want as long as it fits within the guidelines. But, most of all, Dr. Basi is the reason I have stuck with his program and have lost 47 pounds. He is relational and encouraging. His support and acceptance through this process have been key. I have had weeks where I didn’t lose any weight and some weeks where I even gained some weight. Rather than being judgmental, Dr. Basi was supportive and normalized my experiences. He has helped me understand that weight loss happens differently for everyone and that there are various factors that can impact weight loss from week to week.
Losing weight is not easy, but I have had an exceptional experience with Dr. Basi. If you are struggling to lose weight like I was, I encourage you to call Sunrise Health. Consulting with Sunrise Health was going to be my final effort to lose weight, and I am so glad I decided to call. Dr. Basi was able to find the last bit of hope I still had left and helped me turn that hope into strong determination to meet my weight loss goals. He is genuinely excited when I make progress toward my goals, and I deeply appreciate Dr. Basi and his team!
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