INDUSTRY INSIGHT
WEIGHT LOSS
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ver the last 20-plus years our clinic has
helped thousands of patients lose
thousands of pounds. During that time
we have seen many fad diet approaches come
and go. Everything from high carbohydrate,
fat free, low-carb and high protein, to diet pills,
shots, and lipolasers. The question is: What
really works? Our extensive clinical experience
and expertise tell us moderation – not
deprivation – gets the job done. Our approach
consists of three equally important phases: weight
loss, stabilization and maintenance.
During the weight loss phase of the program, we
determine a realistic goal weight and timeframe to
achieve that goal. This initial phase focuses on two critical
components. First, we establish ground rules for a patient’s
eating habits and, second, we teach nutrition. We don’t have
the patient counting calories, using confusing exchanges, or
tracking points to lose the weight. We have found that approach to
be a short-term solution to a long-term problem. With our system, the
patient undergoes laboratory evaluation, body composition testing and
extensive medical and diet histories, then that data is used to design
a comprehensive customized plan that enables patients to lose 3-5
pounds per week without feeling hungry. All the food selections are
store-bought and restaurant foods. We have create [