Getting healthy for the New Year is a common resolution for many, but achieving this goal is often more difficult for some than it is for others. Obstacles, such as conditions like obesity and anxiety, as well as busy workdays and long commutes to the gym can make managing long-term health and fitness goals a challenging feat.
Sergio Padron, the founder and CEO of MD Exam, knows that seeking help is often the first step toward achieving and maintaining a healthier lifestyle. Padron and his team of health professionals work alongside patients to assist them in long-term health goals.
As the New Year has just started, it is the perfect time to embark on a health and fitness journey one originally thought they were not capable of. Padron believes it is never too late to make the needed changes to get healthier.
Taking Control of Your Health
A major obstacle many face when managing their health is a lack of knowledge of what a productive routine entails. After all, long-term health cannot be achieved at the click of a button — it requires dedication and it is perfectly normal for one to require help throughout the process.
MD Exam offers coaching on exercise and healthy eating habits that work alongside semaglutide medication, which helps curb cravings, prescribed by health professionals paired with the patient. In addition to self-help tactics and exercise adopted through MD Exam’s personalized health program, semaglutide can help individuals who struggle with conditions such as obesity take control of their eating habits and keep blood sugar levels in check.
It is crucial to give oneself grace when embarking on a health journey. Padron is open with patients that getting healthy needs to be a long-term goal.
“I have had patients come to me discouraged in the first week of our program because they were not seeing results right away,” says Padron. “I always reassure those patients that safe and productive health management is a process that takes time and involves all of the moving pieces such as dieting, exercise, and self-care.”
Supported Fitness Goals
Gym anxiety is a real thing many people experience when having to start exercising back up. According to Verywell Mind, signs of gym anxiety may include “rapid heart rate, muscle tension, and feelings of fear and worry.” It is important to acknowledge these feelings and not be too hard on oneself when taking the proper steps to embark on fitness goals. Just like adjusting one’s diet, building up confidence when exercising is a long-term process that can only be achieved with practice, patience, and time.
Padron advocates for a slow progression into fitness when one has not worked out at high intensities prior. “Many severe injuries can result from pushing your body too hard and not giving it the time it needs to ease into working out,” Padron explains. “Our team at MD Exam works with patients to set fitness goals that are attainable and safe to ensure the best results over time.”
By working alongside a doctor through programs like MD Exam, a professional can provide advice throughout one’s fitness journey to ensure safe and effective results. In addition to managing one’s diet, habits, and fitness regimen, Padron highlights the importance of self-care. Setting aside time for rest and mindfulness can assist in not letting the process of a healthier lifestyle get too overwhelming.
“Take time to celebrate all milestones, even if it is as simple as stepping back into the gym for the first time,” Padron says. “Just as you can’t be too harsh on your body, you need to give your mental self grace and time to process the changes you are making to your daily routine.”
