Why Losing Weight Isn't Just About Diet and Exercise
Who Is a Candidate for Medical Weight Loss?
Why Choose Alive Miami for Medical Weight Loss?
Comprehensive Medical Weight Loss Evaluation,
Every successful weight loss journey begins with understanding your unique metabolism. At Alive Miami, we perform a comprehensive medical evaluation to identify the factors that may be affecting your ability to lose weight, allowing us to create a personalized treatment plan based on your individual health needs and goals.
Your evaluation may include:
- Comprehensive Medical Consultation – Review of your medical history, medications, lifestyle, and weight loss goals.
- Advanced Laboratory Testing – Assess metabolic health, blood sugar, cholesterol, thyroid function, and other key biomarkers.
- Body Composition Analysis – Measure body fat, lean muscle mass, visceral fat, and hydration to track progress beyond the scale.
- Personalized Treatment Plan – Develop an individualized program that may include nutrition guidance, lifestyle optimization, prescription therapies when appropriate, and ongoing medical supervision.
This comprehensive, physician-led approach helps optimize fat loss, preserve lean muscle, improve metabolic health, and support sustainable, long-term results.
Step 1: In-Clinic Evaluation
- Visit Alive Miami for baseline metabolic diagnostic testing, medical evaluation and body composition scan.
- We’ll notify your once your results are ready to schedule your virtual consultation with one of our healthcare providers to review results and determine best treatment plan.
Step 2: Virtual Consult
- Meet virtually with one of our certified medical providers to review your results and obtain personalized treatment plan.
Step 3: Home delivery
- Receive your prescribed weight loss medications delivered directly to your home for convenience and consistency.
- It’s that easy! You’re all set to begin your weight loss journey.
f you’d prefer to have your medication administered by one of our nurses at the clinic, we’d be happy to welcome you—at no extra cost.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is medical weight loss?
Medical weight loss is a physician-supervised program designed to help individuals achieve sustainable weight loss through personalized treatment plans. At Alive Miami, we combine advanced metabolic testing, body composition analysis, nutrition guidance, lifestyle optimization, and prescription therapies when appropriate to address the root causes of weight gain.
How is medical weight loss different from a traditional diet?
Unlike traditional diets that focus only on calorie restriction, medical weight loss addresses metabolism, hormones, insulin resistance, body composition, and other medical factors that can make losing weight difficult. Every treatment plan is individualized and monitored by a physician.
Am I a candidate for medical weight loss?
You may be a candidate if you have difficulty losing weight despite diet and exercise, have a BMI of 27 or higher with weight-related health conditions, or a BMI of 30 or higher. Individuals with insulin resistance, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, PCOS, or excess visceral fat may also benefit from a comprehensive medical evaluation.
Do you prescribe GLP-1 weight loss medications?
When medically appropriate, we may incorporate FDA-approved GLP-1 medications or other evidence-based prescription therapies as part of a personalized treatment plan. Medication is only one component of our comprehensive approach, which also focuses on nutrition, lifestyle, metabolic health, and long-term success.
Will I lose muscle while losing weight?
Our goal is to promote fat loss while preserving lean muscle mass. Through body composition monitoring, personalized nutrition recommendations, adequate protein intake, resistance training guidance, and ongoing medical supervision, we help support healthy body composition throughout your weight loss journey.
How much weight can I expect to lose?
Results vary based on your starting weight, medical history, adherence to treatment, and individual metabolism. During your consultation, we will discuss realistic expectations and develop a personalized plan focused on sustainable, long-term results rather than rapid weight loss.
How long does a medical weight loss program last?
There is no one-size-fits-all timeline. Some patients achieve their goals within a few months, while others benefit from longer-term support to maintain their results and continue improving their metabolic health. Your treatment plan is adjusted based on your progress and goals.
Do I need laboratory testing before starting?
Yes. Comprehensive laboratory testing helps identify factors that may contribute to weight gain, including insulin resistance, blood sugar abnormalities, cholesterol disorders, thyroid function, nutritional deficiencies, and other metabolic conditions. This information allows us to create a personalized treatment plan.
How often will I have follow-up appointments?
Follow-up visits are typically scheduled every 4 to 8 weeks, depending on your treatment plan and progress. These appointments allow us to monitor weight, body composition, laboratory results when needed, medication response, and overall health.
Can medical weight loss improve my overall health?
Yes. In addition to helping reduce body fat, medical weight loss may improve blood pressure, cholesterol levels, blood sugar control, insulin sensitivity, energy levels, mobility, sleep quality, and overall metabolic health while reducing the risk of chronic disease.
Will I regain the weight after treatment?
Long-term success depends on maintaining healthy lifestyle habits and addressing the underlying causes of weight gain. Our program focuses on sustainable behavioral changes, metabolic optimization, and ongoing support to help patients maintain their results over time.
Why choose Alive Miami for medical weight loss?
Alive Miami provides a physician-led, personalized approach to medical weight loss that goes beyond simply prescribing medication. By combining advanced diagnostics, body composition analysis, metabolic medicine, evidence-based therapies, and ongoing medical supervision, we create individualized strategies designed to help patients lose weight safely while improving long-term health and longevity.