CONDITION
Weight Changes
If your weight has been creeping up, dropping without explanation, or refusing to budge no matter what you try, you’re not imagining it, and you don’t have to figure it out alone. At Confidence Clinic, we provide weight changes treatment in San Antonio, TX that looks for the reason behind the shift and builds a plan to get you back on track.
UNDERSTANDING WEIGHT CHANGES
When the scale stops making sense.
Weight changes are shifts in body weight, up or down, that don’t match how you’re eating or how active you are. Small daily swings from water, salt, or your cycle are normal. Steady gain or loss over weeks or months is different. It’s often your body’s signal that something underneath has changed.
These shifts can come from hormones, metabolism, medications, sleep, stress, or a health condition that hasn’t been diagnosed yet. Unexpected weight change isn’t a lack of willpower. It’s a real, measurable change, and it usually responds well once the cause is clear.
According to the CDC, the prevalence of obesity in adults was 40.3% during August 2021 to August 2023, and the rate among adults ages 40 to 59 was 46.4%, higher than the 35.5% seen in adults ages 20 to 39. Midlife is a stage when hormone and metabolism changes are common.
The good news is that most weight changes can be managed once you know what’s driving them. Effective weight changes treatment in San Antonio, TX starts with a careful look at your history, labs, and daily habits. Through our medical weight loss program, Ivette Reyes, APRN, FNP-C, builds a personalized plan to help you reach and keep a healthy weight.
RECOGNIZING THE SIGNS
You might be dealing with unexplained weight changes if you notice...
Physical Signs
- Gaining weight steadily even though your eating habits haven’t changed
- Losing weight without dieting or exercising more
- Extra weight settling around your belly or midsection
- Clothes fitting differently over a few months
- Feeling tired, sluggish, or low on energy most days
- Bloating, puffiness, or fluid retention
Lifestyle and Emotional Signs
- Stronger cravings, especially for sugar or carbs
- Feeling hungry soon after meals, or losing your appetite
- Trouble sleeping or waking up unrested
- Diets that used to work no longer moving the scale
- Feeling frustrated, discouraged, or less confident in your body
- Avoiding activities or photos because of how you feel
WHAT CAUSES IT
Weight changes usually have a reason behind them.
Hormone Imbalances
Shifts in thyroid, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, or cortisol can slow your metabolism and change where your body stores fat. Learn more about our hormone balance and wellness services.
Insulin Resistance and Blood Sugar
When your cells don’t respond well to insulin, your body tends to store more fat and cravings become harder to control.
Medications
Some antidepressants, steroids, blood pressure medicines, and diabetes medications can cause weight gain or loss as a side effect.
Poor Sleep and Chronic Stress
Short sleep and constant stress raise cortisol and hunger hormones, which can lead to overeating and extra belly fat.
Aging and Metabolism Changes
Muscle mass naturally declines with age, which lowers the number of calories your body burns at rest.
Underlying Health Conditions
Thyroid disease, digestive problems, diabetes, depression, and other conditions can cause unexpected weight gain or loss.
TYPES WE TREAT
Weight changes look different for everyone.
Unexplained Weight Gain
Steady gain that doesn’t match your eating or activity, often linked to hormones, sleep, or metabolism.
Weight Loss Plateaus
The scale stops moving even though you’re still following your plan. We look at what has changed and adjust.
Perimenopause and Menopause Weight Gain
Falling estrogen and progesterone can shift weight to the midsection and make loss harder than it used to be.
Low Testosterone and Weight Gain
In men, low testosterone is often tied to more belly fat, less muscle, and lower energy.
Medication-Related Weight Changes
Gain or loss that started after a new prescription. We review your medications and work around them when possible.
Insulin Resistance and Prediabetes
Weight gain alongside cravings, energy crashes, or rising blood sugar numbers.
Weight Regain After Dieting
Losing weight, then gaining it back. We focus on habits and support that help results last.
Unintentional Weight Loss
Losing weight without trying. We check for common causes with a history, exam, and labs, and refer you to a specialist when more testing is needed.
HOW WE HELP
Weight Changes Treatment in San Antonio, TX Built Around You
According to American Family Physician, unintentional weight loss of 5% or greater within six to 12 months is associated with increased morbidity and mortality in older adults and should prompt evaluation. That’s why every plan we build starts with a careful evaluation.
- Comprehensive Medical Evaluation
We review your weight history, medications, sleep, stress, and symptoms, and order lab work when needed to check your hormones, thyroid, and blood sugar.
- Personalized Weight Management Plan
You get nutrition and activity recommendations that fit your lifestyle, plus prescription weight loss medications when appropriate to support appetite and blood sugar control.
- Hormone and Nutrient Support
If hormones are part of the picture, we discuss hormone balancing options. We also offer vitamin injections and peptide therapy to support your energy and overall wellness.
- Ongoing Follow-Ups That Adapt
Regular follow-up visits help us track your progress, adjust your plan as your body changes, and catch new concerns early.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Confidence Clinic is a cash-pay practice and does not accept insurance. Visit fees vary by visit type, and medications and lab work may be billed separately. Call our office for current pricing.
Losing or gaining weight without trying over several months is worth checking. Many providers recommend an evaluation if you lose more than 5% of your body weight in 6 to 12 months. For a 160-pound person, that’s about 8 pounds.
Not always. Many patients improve with nutrition, activity, sleep, and stress changes. Prescription weight loss medication may be an option if it fits your health history and goals, and we’ll discuss it with you.
Yes. We see patients in person at our San Antonio office and offer telehealth visits for patients across Texas.
Yes. Changes in thyroid, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, cortisol, and insulin can all affect your metabolism, appetite, and where your body stores fat. Lab testing helps us find out whether hormones are playing a role.
Confidence Clinic is not an emergency facility. If unexplained weight loss comes with fever, night sweats, ongoing vomiting, blood in your stool, or severe abdominal pain, contact a provider right away. For chest pain, trouble breathing, or fainting, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
TAKE THE FIRST STEP
You don't have to figure out your weight alone.
Confidence Clinic offers weight changes treatment in San Antonio, TX with in-person visits, telehealth for patients across Texas, and a bilingual team fluent in Spanish. Have questions first? Call our San Antonio office and our team will help you get started.
Confidence Clinic | 8318 Jones Maltsberger Rd, Suite 126, San Antonio, TX 78216