Medical Weight Loss Clinic director says mental health is key to overall well-being

Kelly Smith, regional director for Medical Weight Loss Clinic, understands the strong ties between mental and physical well-being. And as May is also Mental Health Awareness Month, she reminds us all it’s never too late to reach out for help.

This past year has been especially difficult for patients at Medical Weight Loss Clinic, says Kelly. She’s seeing new and familiar faces walk through the door having gained the dreaded COVID 15 pounds or more. It’s not unusual to see patients arrive in need of support who have gained 30 pounds during the past year. She even spoke about it with Fox 2 Detroit in 2020.

“The weight came on quickly and was directly correlated to a more sedentary lifestyle, stress, fear and anxiety,” she says. “The last year has been tough. We have lost loved ones, routines have been uprooted and social interaction has been limited - at best.”

The pandemic has taken a toll on all of us. Find out how our mental health and well-being is connected and so important to protect.

The pandemic has taken a toll on all of us. Find out how our mental health and well-being is connected and so important to protect.

When we’re dealing with such difficult challenges, our mental health needs protecting, too. It can start with making healthier choices for ourselves.  

For some, it can feel overwhelming to manage a healthy new diet and lifestyle alone – especially during such a challenging time. That’s why Medical Weight Loss Clinic professionals provide a customized, personal approach for each patient. Support is here when you need it.

“Eating a healthy diet can absolutely have a positive influence on your mental health,” Kelly assures us. “Besides the instant gratification of clothing that fits better, more consistent sleep patterns and friends noticing your hard work, serotonin is being produced.”

That’s the hormone that stabilizes our mood, our well-being and our feelings of happiness. If it’s been out of balance, a healthy new start and a Medical Weight Loss Clinic program can help you manage it.

“Serotonin is found to help regulate the mood,” says Kelly. “Serotonin levels are reduced in depression. It is created in your gut. The foods you eat actually effect serotonin production.”

For those individuals who have been struggling through depression, changes in routine and more sedentary activities, unexpected weight gain and health problems can happen. Know you’re not alone and it is possible to turn it around.

“We have found stress to be one of the number one causes for weight gain - especially over the last year,” Kelly says. “A healthy diet and being mindful of caloric intake aids not only in losing weight but also in reducing risks of obesity-related health problems.”

When you’re ready to get back on track with a healthy program we’re ready to help. Schedule your free consultation online or by calling 1-800-GET-SLIM today.

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When you enroll in a Medical Weight Loss Clinic program, the length of your program will be determined by you and the staff based on the amount of weight you want to lose and how quickly you want to lose it. Your actual weight loss will be determined by many factors, including, but not limited to: your medical circumstances, the plan you choose, adherence to the meal plan and use of nutritional supplements. Your goal and program duration information will be given to you in writing at the time of enrollment. As your program progresses, the rate you lose weight may change and you will have the opportunity to discuss this at every daily visit with your weight loss consultant, where changes to your meal plan and/or program can be made.