Weight Management

Weight Management

Abnormal or excessive fat accumulation can negatively affect an individual’s health. These conditions are determined by body mass index (BMI), which is a weight-for-height index that is typically used to classify overweight or obesity in adults. A BMI greater than or equal to 25 is overweight; and a BMI greater than or equal to 30 is obese.

According to the World Health Organization:

• Obesity has more than doubled worldwide since 1980.
• More than 1.9 billion adults, ages 18 and up, were overweight in 2014; and 600 million of those individuals were living with obesity.
• Worldwide, overweight and obesity are linked to more deaths than underweight.
• In 2013, 42 million children under the age of 5 were overweight or obese.
• Obesity is preventable.

There are major risk factors for individuals who are considered overweight or obese. These include:

• Heart disease
• Stroke
• Diabetes
• Certain cancers
• Musculoskeletal disorders (osteoarthritis)

At Weight Management, our mission is to help the individual combat excess weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle, ultimately improving his or her quality of life.

Some of our services include:

• Ongoing consultations and evaluations
• Meal replacement programs
• Diet and exercise recommendations
• Referrals for physical therapy

Weight Management also offers a support group where individuals who are struggling with their weight can come together to share their stories and get help and support in their efforts to be a healthier version of themselves.

Pathways to Improving Your Health

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• Blood Pressure and Obesity
• How Can I Boost My Metabolism?
• What is Metabolic Syndrome?
• Count Your Carbs in 2019
• Binge Eating Disorder
• Strategies to Avoid Overeating During the Holidays
• Factors Contributing to Obesity
• Emotional or Stress Eating
• Healthy Recipes
• Cut Calories with Filling Food
• Benefits of Exercise
• Benefits of Losing Weight
• How Do I Avoid Re-Gaining the Weight? 
• Why is Sleep Important?

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“I believe obesity isn’t just a problem. It’s a disease that warrants serious evidence-based treatments. Nutritional and physical activity guidance. Intensive behavioral counseling. Drug therapy. And surgery. I agree to learn more and help more. I treat obesity seriously.”
– Quote taken from www.TreatObesitySeriously.org