Being overweight is a major risk factor for heart attack, stroke, diabetes, and cancer. At Signature Wellness, we believe that a first step in any optimal health plan is to achieve and/or maintain a healthy weight. Since everyone is different, with individual goals and abilities, we offer a variety of weight loss programs designed to help you regain control of your body. All of our programs are scientifically-based, medical -supervised, and highly successful. Below is a list of some of the steps that may be included in your particular program:
Call and make an appointment.
This may seem like common sense, but is likely the single most important step you will take. Many people want to lose weight. Many people try all sorts of fad diets. Many people start an exercise program. But few people are motivated enough to put all the pieces together and stick with it. By calling us, you are making a commitment to change your life.
See a Signature Wellness physician.
We will perform a thorough physical exam and will ask you many questions about yourself, your goals, and your medical history. There are many medical reasons why people can be overweight. These include hormonal imbalances and physical limitations that prevent proper exercise. We can help diagnose and overcome these challenges.
Get lab tests.
Hormonal and chemical imbalances can sometimes lead to weight gain. Lab testing is a vital component of our exam.
See a Signature Wellness Nutritional Consultant.
You will spend a significant amount of time with a nutritional consultant, discussing past eating habits, and learning about healthy food choices. We will help you find healthy recipes that are delicious and easy to prepare.
See a Signature Wellness Trainer.
Most people will meet with an exercise physiologist. We believe that exercise is a vital component of any permanent weight-loss program. Even if you have never exercised before, our trainer can help you. You will start slowly, with a plan that you can do, and you will build on that plan each week. You will be amazed at what you can accomplish with a little help.
Get Metabolic testing.
This is where you meet the science of weight loss. If you have dieted in the past, it is likely that your body has gone into “starvation mode.” This is the body’s attempt to conserve fat when faced with decreased food intake. It results in a lowering of your metabolic rate, a lowering of the number of calories your body burns on a daily basis. At Signature Wellness, we can measure your metabolic rate. We can even measure how many of the calories you burn come from carbohydrates and how many come from fat. With this information, we can design an eating and exercise plan to boost your metabolic rate, allowing you to eat more and still lose weight.
Try Signature Wellness’ meal replacement program.
At Signature Wellness, we believe that the best long term solution to achieve a healthy weight is to eat a wide variety of whole, nutritious foods – fruit, vegetables, seeds, nuts, and lean meats. But we also believe that the beginning of any weight loss program is often the most difficult, and that it is important to see significant weight loss in the early stages in order to gain confidence and build momentum. For this reason, we offer a meal replacement program to jump start your weight loss. The meals are scientifically formulated to preserve lean muscle and to promote fat loss. And they are delicious! As the weight begins to come off, you can transition to a plan with nutritious whole foods, a plan for life.
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