Our Program
We are a Physician supervised weight loss clinic.
Our program consists of prescription medication, as well as lipotrophic, B6 and B12 injections.
After your initial visit you will come in once a week for your injections. At that time we will weigh you and check your blood pressure and make sure all is going well. We will also encourage you and motivate you so you will achieve the goals you have set.
We don't sell meals, or food plans, we will provide you with a 7 day meal plan that is loaded with real food. You eat less because you will NOT be as hungry as before. Less food in and more calories burned = Weight Loss, see chart below
Equation For Weight Loss
- A calorie = energy produced by food
- During a weight loss regimen, when calories consumed are less than the body needs for energy, stored fat will be used as fuel, and weight loss will occur.
- 1 pound = 3500 calories
- If calories are restricted below maintenance needs by about 500 per day, a 1 pound weight loss per week should occur. (500 x 7 =3500)
- For most individuals a 1200-1500 calorie restriction is recommended for weight loss.
- A 1-2 pound weight loss per week is considered healthy.
How to achieve 1200 calories
- 9-10 carb servings per day
- 5 meat/protein servings
- 3 fat servings
- 3 + non starchy vegetables
Refer to Meal Planner for number of servings, serving sizes, and sample meals.
Exercise
- Walk 5-7,000 steps per day!
- Examples of Caloric Expenditure (maintained for 30 minutes)
- Aerobic exercise > 178 calories burned
- Dancing > 130 calories burnedBrisk walking > 150 calories burned
- Swimming > 250 calories burned
- Mopping > 150 calories burned
- Gardening/weeding > 180 calories burned
- Benefits of Exercise
- Increased energy expenditure
- Increased metabolism
- Increased energy
- Suppressed appetite
- Decreased blood pressure
- Improved lipid levels and heart function
Healthy Food Choices
- Whole grain breads and cereals
- Lean meats (baked, grilled, broiled)
- Fruit: fresh, frozen, canned (no added sugar)
- Limit fruit juices due to excess calories
- Vegetables: fresh, frozen, canned (remember seasoning plays a role)
- Dairy: skim and low fat products
- Fats: use in limited amounts (includes oils, margarine, butter, mayo dressings
Beverages
- Water! Water! Water! (100 ounces)
- Calorie free beverages
- No caramel colored drinks: they will counteract with the Lipotrophic injections
The 4 Food Groups
- Carbohydrates: breads, starchy vegetables, pasta, cereals, milk, yogurt, and fruits.
- Meat/Protein: lean meats, poultry, fish, eggs, cheese, peanut butter and nuts.
- Fats: butter, margarine, oils, mayo, salad dressings and sour cream.
- Vegetables: non starchy
