Weight Loss Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I have to exercise to lose weight?

A: In a word: no. It's a good idea to exercise due to the multitude of health benefits that physical activity has for your body, and it's true that exercising will aid your weight loss efforts. However, it's possible to lose weight through nutritional changes alone. Think of exercise as extra credit. It's not what you need to achieve your goal, but it's going to give a little boost to the work you're already doing.

Q: Do I simply need to eat less and move more?

A: It depends. For some people, losing weight is simple, and can be done just by increasing activity and decreasing total calories. For many people, however, it's more complicated than that. Hormonal problems, metabolic issues, and health conditions can all make it difficult to lose weight. If you've found that lowering your total caloric intake and increasing your exercise has not helped you shed pounds, there's a good possibility that there's an underlying health condition stopping you from getting where you want to be.

Q: How can functional medicine help me lose weight?

A: Functional medicine doctors can help you understand how what you eat, your hormones, and your activity level all affect your weight. We'll work with you to develop a weight loss program that makes sense for you.

Q: Do I have to be on a diet forever?

A: Absolutely not. Our functional medicine team will work with you to create a plan that's doable for you long term. It's important that your nutrition plan is sustainable for you over time so that you can enjoy food throughout your life and not gain back the weight that you've worked so hard to lose.

Call Our Chiropractor in Manhattan

If you're ready to find a weight loss solution that works for you, we're here to help. Call Nichols Chiropractic, your chiropractor in Manhattan, KS, at (785) 537-2211 to set up your weight loss consultation today.