Am I a Candidate for Medical Weight Loss?

Medical weight loss with GLP-1 medications can be life-changing, but it isn’t right for everyone. The best way to know is a professional evaluation — here’s a general overview of who tends to be a good candidate.

You May Be a Good Candidate If…

• You’ve struggled to lose weight through diet and exercise alone
• You have excess weight affecting your health, energy, or confidence
• You’re ready to pair medication with sustainable lifestyle changes
• You want medical supervision rather than an unmonitored approach

What We Evaluate

At AMMA, candidacy starts with a comprehensive wellness consultation. We review your health history, current medications, goals, and often body-composition metrics and lab work. This ensures the program is both safe and tailored to you.

Who May Need a Different Approach

GLP-1 therapy may not be appropriate for people with certain medical histories or conditions. That’s exactly why a provider evaluation matters — your safety comes first, and your provider will recommend the best path for your situation.

It’s About More Than the Medication

The most successful patients treat GLP-1 therapy as a tool within a broader plan that includes nutrition, protein, activity, and consistent support. Medical weight loss works best as a partnership.

The Bottom Line

If diet and exercise alone haven’t worked and you’re ready for a supervised approach, you may be an excellent candidate. The next step is an evaluation. Learn about medical weight loss at AMMA or book your consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if I qualify for medical weight loss?

Candidacy is determined during a medical evaluation that reviews your health history, goals, and often lab work and body composition. Book a consultation to find out.

Do I need a certain BMI for GLP-1 medication?

Providers consider several factors beyond a single number, including your health history and goals. A personalized evaluation determines the right approach.

Can I do medical weight loss without changing my diet?

Medication works best alongside nutrition and lifestyle changes. The most successful patients combine GLP-1 therapy with sustainable habits.

Reviewed by the AMMA Aesthetics Medical Team.