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O
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
created and trademarked our custom weight loss formulas, which have all
the vitamins and minerals needed to complete RDAs as well as all the vital
nutrients that promote weight loss. We use a bariatric protein supplement
that protects the patient’s muscle and enhances the patient’s weight loss.
During the stabilization phase of the program, we slowly reintroduce all
the restricted foods back into the patient’s diet. By the end of the
stabilization process the patients are able to choose from any food available.
They learn how their bodies react to certain foods and which foods should
be limited.
The final and most important phase is the maintenance portion of the
program. We address obesity or being overweight like any other chronic
disease process. Keeping the weight off requires long-term management. If
you are a diabetic and take insulin to correct your sugar levels to an acceptable
level, it does not mean you’re no longer a diabetic. It means you are managing
your disease. If you stop taking insulin, your sugar levels go back up. Losing
weight is very similar. Just because you lose weight doesn’t mean you no
longer have a weight problem. It just means you’re managing your obesity. If
you return to old eating habits, you will gain all the weight back plus more. For
that reason we use a computer applic