LOSING WEIGHT
Perhaps the biggest surprise in weight loss would be that it’s ACTUALLY ATTAINABLE…for EVERYONE
We’ve all been there or know someone who has. The group meetings, the $800 a month meal plans, the 25 minute work-outs followed by a power bar nutrition or a protein shake. “If only I’d stuck with it a few more weeks/months/years and didn’t cheat so much…”
In it’s simplest form, food calorie intake, must match your energy output to stay at the weight you desire. When something in our physiology and/or lifestyle becomes unbalanced, our weight will often reflect that unbalance. These are some of the basic steps I successfully use on each of my patients:
1. EAT REAL FOODS!
Focusing on what you CAN eat; Normal foods, normal diets. If you need to change your entire lifestyle then you probably won’t be successful in the long run with keeping the proper balance. The key to maintaining weight after you’ve reached your goal is keeping life simple and “normal”. By understanding what you CAN and SHOULD be eating, many of your friends won’t even notice the significant shift in your eating choices.
2. PRIVACY
Yes, Privacy. I’ve found that you don’t need to share your particular issues with twenty other people, and that patients don’t benefit from being reminded that they are not at their ideal weight. Waiting for hours in a weight clinic while everyone who comes in knows exactly why you’re there doesn’t enforce desired outcomes. My staff and I work hand in hand to minimize patient wait time and maximize my one-on-one to help better achieve your desired result.
3. CUSTOMIZE TO YOUR LIFESTYLE
Customize a program for your specific needs and lifestyle. If everyone were the same then one program would work on everybody. A specific pill or diet plan that helps one person to lose weight may add weight onto another person. We first discover what caused the unwanted weight. It is important to rule out medical conditions as either the cause or contributing factor so that we don’t just treat a symptom and miss what could possibly develop into a more serious issue. This is why I deal personally with every patient on a one-on-one basis for EACH and EVERY visit to ensure personal customization.
4. MAINTAIN
Now that you’ve finally achieved your desired results, maintain them! As you can tell by now, the process just works its way into your daily cycle, so by the time you’re at your ideal weight, you just continue what you’ve been doing. No one can do everything; but it’s nice to know the same doctor you’ve trusted for your treatments can also help you to maintain your ideal weight as you enjoy your new lifestyle. There’s always something more to keep you younger, fitter and meeting your new goals!
