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Obesity Is Not a Lack of Willpower: Modern Treatment at MY CLINIC 05.06.2026

How many times have you told yourself that this time it will finally work? That you will start on Monday, stay consistent, lose weight — and most importantly, keep the results? The truth is that obesity is not a failure of discipline. It is a chronic medical condition that requires professional care, not another “guaranteed” diet.

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Expert Perspective

“People often think they failed because they lacked willpower. In reality, it was the method that failed. If a regimen works against a person’s biology and real life, it cannot succeed long-term”,
explains MUDr. Kristina Štěpánková Tůmová, head of the Obesity Clinic at MY CLINIC.

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Obesity Treatment in Prague 6: Understanding Your Body First

At MY CLINIC, treatment does not begin with restrictions, but with thorough medical assessment.

We identify the barriers that have been preventing long-term success — from metabolic factors to psychological influences.

“Before giving any recommendations, we need to understand your body in detail. Weight alone is not enough. Using InBody analysis, we assess muscle mass, body water, and especially visceral fat, which is metabolically active and poses the greatest health risk”, adds Dr. Štěpánková Tůmová.

Comprehensive Diagnostic Approach - Our initial evaluation includes:

  • Detailed medical history - Personal, family, and work history, as well as long-term weight development
  • Physical examination - Height, BMI, waist circumference, and blood pressure
  • Laboratory testing - Blood and urine analysis to assess metabolism, blood sugar, lipids, and inflammation 

5 Key Pillars of Sustainable Weight Loss

Every patient’s story is different. Some struggle with emotional eating, others with metabolic slowdown after years of dieting.

That is why treatment is based on five essential pillars:

  1. Individual Nutrition Plan - No extreme diets or restrictive regimes — only sustainable, realistic adjustments.
     
  2. Personalized Physical Activity - Movement tailored to your current fitness level and lifestyle.
     
  3. Sleep and Stress Management - Sleep deprivation and chronic stress affect hormones that regulate weight and appetite.
     
  4. Pharmacotherapy (When Indicated) - “When appropriate, we use modern medications that help regulate biological processes and reduce persistent hunger”, explains Dr. Štěpánková Tůmová. (Indicated for adults with BMI over 30, or over 27 with additional risk factors.)
     
  5. Long-Term Support - Weight loss is not a sprint, but a long-term process. The core program lasts 3–6 months, with follow-ups after the first week and then monthly.

What Results Can You Expect?

Real success comes when the new lifestyle becomes a natural part of your daily routine.
Beyond weight loss, patients often achieve:

• reduced cardiovascular risk and improved blood pressure
• better control of type 2 diabetes
• relief for joints and increased energy levels

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