Weight loss program

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What is a weight loss program[edit | edit source]

Any structured program that offers the tools needed to help you lose weight.

What makes a weight loss program successful[edit | edit source]

A weight loss program should have trained weight loss professionals ideally supervised by an obesity medicine physician.

Proven measures to lose weight is important before you choose a weight loss program.

If you are overweight or obese trying to find a safe and successful weight loss program, you may be a bit overwhelmed with so many confusing choices. With so many weight loss programs that advertised everywhere—through magazines and newspapers, radio, TV, and websites, it is a challenge for most people to find the safest and best weight loss program that works.

Here are some useful tips and things to consider before you choose a weight loss program to lose weight safely and keep the weight off over time.

What is a healthy weight[edit | edit source]

This is something that you can try to determine yourself using body mass index and a tape measure that measures your waist circumference. If you have a body mass index of 25 or over, or you have excess belly fat even with normal BMI, you may need to consider losing weight.

Do I need to lose weight[edit | edit source]

Once you know your BMI and waist circumference, you would know if you need to consider a weight loss program.

„„==How much weight should I lose?==

The next question is how much weight you may want to lose. For most people, this will be a mid normal body mass index.

Causes of weight gain[edit | edit source]

The next very important thing to consider is what may be causing your weight gain. Most people have underlying metabolic causes for their weight gain such as insulin resistance that affects up to 71 percent of the population. Not only does insulin resistance lead to excess weight gain, especially in the tummy and upper part of the body, but also does it cause a state of metabolic starvation leading to sugar and starch cravings, and excess intake of calories. Since most people, including many physicians, fail to understand the profound anabolic affects of excess insulin that is being produced in these overweight or obese individuals that happens to be insulin resistant, they might simply assume that the overeating is the cause of your weight gain which is the principal reason why they tend to blame you, the patient, for weight gain. Studies have shown that being insulin resistant is what truly drives the weight gain, food cravings and in a way forms the eating habits, not the other way around!

What’s causing your weight gain? - Weight loss program[edit source]

  • Up to 70 percent of the population in the United States deals with being overweight or obese
  • 35 percent of all adults, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) are prediabetic and have significant insulin resistance while another 36 percent have some signs of insulin resistance
  • Diabetes has increased by over 500 percent in the last 50 years or so and now affects 8 percent of the population.
  • Could insulin resistance explain your weight gain?

Questions to consider before choosing a weight loss program[edit | edit source]

„„* Should I take weight loss drugs?

Insurance coverage for weight loss[edit | edit source]

Thanks to Obamacare, most insurances are now mandated to provide insurance coverage for physician supervised non-surgical weight loss.

How to choose a weight loss program[edit | edit source]

An insurance program that has obesity medicine trained metabolic and weight loss physicians would be considered ideal for a non-surgical weight loss program.

Weight loss program locations[edit | edit source]

W8MD weight loss centers that accept insurance for visits.

Weight loss doctor New York City[edit | edit source]

NYC Insurance Weight Loss Center: 2003, Bath Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11214 Ph: 1-718-946-5500

Philadelphia weight loss center[edit | edit source]

Philadelphia Insurance Weight Loss Center: 1718, Welsh Rd, Philadelphia, PA, 19115 Ph: 1-215-676-2334

King of Prussia weight loss center[edit | edit source]

King Of Prussia Weight Loss Center: 987 Old Eagle School Rd, Ste 712, Wayne, PA, 19087 Ph: 1-800-986-3007

Connecticut weight loss center[edit | edit source]

http://www.drsobod.com W8MD medical weight loss program] at Optimal Health, 111 High Ridge Rd, Stamford, CT 06905. Ph: 203-348-8805 Fax: 203-348-6398. E-mail This Center is Fee For Service.

Things to know before choosing your weight loss program[edit | edit source]

Weight loss is achieved either by ingestion fewer calories or by burning a lot of calories with physical activity, ideally each.

A healthy weight loss program consists of:

A affordable, realistic weight loss goal A reduced calorie, nutritionally-balanced ingestion arrange Regular physical activity A behavior amendment decide to assist you be track together with your goals We want to assist you with every of those parts.

Body Mass Index[edit | edit source]

Check your Body Mass Index (BMI) - associate degree indicator of body fat - and see wherever it fits inside the BMI classes. Discuss weight loss together with your doctor and choose on a goal. If you have got lots of weight to lose, set a sensible intermediate goal, perhaps to lose ten pounds. keep in mind that even a tiny low quantity of weight loss will cause huge health advantages.

Daily calorie needs[edit | edit source]

Estimate your calorie desires. exploitation USDA's on-line Adult Energy desires and BMI Calculator, you'll confirm the quantity of calories required every day to take care of your current weight.

Very Low Calorie and Low Calorie Diets[edit | edit source]

To lose regarding one pound per week, reckon five hundred calories every day from the daily quantity. To lose regarding two pounds per week, reckon one thousand calories daily. Score your current food intake and physical activity level exploitation MyPlate SuperTracker. Taking a decent scrutinize your current habits can assist you confirm what changes you may build moreover as what you're doing right.

How Do i do know that Weight Loss arrange is correct For Me?[edit | edit source]

Keep in mind that you just need to develop life style habits that may assist you maintain your weight in a very healthy vary. A short "diet" that you just "go on" then "go off" isn't the solution to long-run weight management.

Key Behaviors of roaring Losers[edit | edit source]

  • Getting regular physical activity
  • Reducing calorie and fat intake
  • Eating regular meals, together with breakfast
  • Weighing themselves often
  • Not allow tiny "slips" turn out to be giant weight regain

Transform Your Life with W8MD Weight Loss Centers[edit source]

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W8MD weight loss doctors team

W8MD offers a physician-supervised weight loss program at various locations including New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Our centers provide expert medical guidance, accept most insurances, and offer telemedicine options for convenience.

Why choose W8MD?[edit source]

Book Your Appointment[edit source]

Start your weight loss journey today at our centers in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania and visit W8MD.com Call (718)946-5500

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