Key takeaways
Emily, a 23-year-old insurance agent, considered herself hard to slim down. Diet products and the gym did little. After Dr. Yu-Shun Qiu assessed her and built a personalized medical weight loss plan, paired with exercise, protein and water, she went from 71 kg to 60 kg in about six months, with body fat down from 26.8% to 24.6%.
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"I'm Emily, I'm 23, and I work as an insurance agent. I used to avoid trying on clothes when I went shopping, because I was afraid they wouldn't fit.
My body just doesn't lose weight easily. I tried diet pills and the gym, and neither really worked. Controlling what I ate was hard too..."
Diet pills and the gym, but still stuck at 71 kg
Before treatment, Emily weighed 71 kg with 26.8% body fat. She described herself as someone who "just doesn't slim down easily."
She had bought over-the-counter diet products and worked out at the gym many times, with little to show for it. Sticking to a diet was also hard, so her weight barely moved.
Relying on a single method, without a professional assessment or lifestyle support, is why many people hit a wall when trying to lose weight.
Wanting to be healthier, she let a doctor assess her
Emily says her main reason this time was to be healthier. At NAISS CLINIC, Dr. Yu-Shun Qiu first assessed her condition, then planned a personalized medical weight loss program.
The doctor gave her more than a treatment plan. There were conditions: exercise more to get healthier, and beyond exercise, make sure to get enough protein and water.
If you're not sure what's assessed at a first weight loss visit, take a look at our weight loss clinic process.
A doctor who felt like a friend, and no sales pressure
"Dr. Qiu has a great attitude. It feels like talking with a friend, and there's no pressure."
The nurses and consultants also put Emily at ease. She never felt pushed to buy anything. They explained what the treatment does and what to watch for, so "you never leave feeling unsure."
About six months: from 71 kg to 60 kg
Combining treatment with exercise and diet changes, Emily went from 71 kg to 60 kg in about six months, and her body fat dropped from 26.8% to 24.6%.
Her next goal is 55 kg, and her weight is still coming down.
The biggest change: walking into the fitting room
"I used to be afraid to try clothes on in case they didn't fit. Now that I've slimmed down, I'm more willing to buy what I actually want, and to try styles I've never worn before."
Her message for others trying to lose weight: you still have to be disciplined. That's what makes it easier to lose the weight.
※ This is an individual case. Results vary with each person's constitution and lifestyle. Weight loss treatment requires a doctor's assessment; please do not take medication on your own.
This story reflects one patient's experience. Results and recovery vary from person to person; please consult a doctor in person about your own treatment plan.
