About The Weigh Station Program

This program is designed to work with individual scenarios to develop the most appropriate weight loss program for you. It is through this personalized approach that you get what you need to be successful. The Weigh Station knows that each individual has the best plan for them just waiting to be discovered. We also know that many people are dragged down by bad habits and years of poor dietary choices. That is why our staff works closely with each client to educate them and help them become more health aware. Generally, our program has four areas of focus:

Analysis and Consultation:

Our physicians will work individually with each client to determine the optimal weight loss strategy for them. This includes assessing the client’s current health status through an aggressive health screening process. The purpose of this is to establish a baseline from which the doctor can make decisions concerning the clients weight loss strategy. In subsequent consultations, the doctor will provide ongoing body fat analysis, nutritional counseling and program guidance.

Medical Weight Loss

Losing weight is not an easy task for many people because they have developed bad eating habits. One way to offset the mental and physical side effects of the poor eating habits is to prescribe appetite suppressants. The appetite suppressants prescribed have been extensively researched and are proven to be scientifically safe and effective. In addition, Lipotropics injections will be administered on site to aid clients in losing weight by boosting energy and burning body fat

Healthy Eating

Let’s face it, eating is a critical factor in a healthy life. A major goal for The Weigh Station program is to educate each client on how to eat healthier. There are two components to this; the first is portion control, and the second is the right foods

Exercise:

Exercise is a part of any healthy lifestyle and we encourage each of our clients to participate in some form of physical exercise. Every person should include at least 30 minutes of challenging, moderate intensity exercise most days of the week.

Here are some great examples.

Take a walk. Not only will you get your exercise but you will also get to spend some quality time enjoying the outdoors!
Ride a bike. A great way to get low impact aerobic exercise.
Join a Fitness center or Gym. Most fitness centers have a schedule of classes and can recomend something for your current fitness level.
Your local Community Center. Alot of Communities offer fitness classes of varying levels and most are very low cost if not free!
Go swimming. Swimming is a fantastic form of low impact aerobic exercise and it can be very enjoyable.

No matter what form of exercise you choose, the most important factor is your intensity. If you don’t work hard enough, you will not get the most out of your time. Workout too hard and you run the risk of injury. Here is an easy tip on how to achieve the correct intensity. If you can TALK but not SING you are at the right intensity, you should have to breathe about every 3 to 4 words during a conversation.

What are the Benefits of Exercise?

When you exercise, you are affecting positive physiological changes in your body like;

A stronger, healthier heart
More regulated blood pressure
Decreased joint pain
Possible reduction in medications
maintaining weight loss
Increased muscle mass and bone density
Lowered stress levels
positive self image and self worth

Basicaly, exercise makes YOU a better YOU!

Tips & Tricks

The key to success in this program is consistency and determination. Once you have set your mind firmly in the idea that you want to change your life, you have to start believing in yourself and affirming the new you. You are not alone, however. One of the wonderful things about being involved with the Weigh Station community is that everyone wants to see you succeed, especially those who are beign successful changing their own lives. In other words, we are all pulling with you because we know the mental and emotional effort involved.

Purge the pantry

If you really want to see how conditioned you are to snacking, purge your pantry. Go through the pantry and throw out anything that comes in a box. Seriously! Cereal, snacks, instant potatoes, these are all temptations you don’t need. In their place, put a note that asks, “Are you really hungry?” Then pay attention to how many times you open the pantry and look inside for something to eat. Each time ask yourself the question and then get a drink of water or a handful of grapes. This may seem a little silly, but you will be amazed when you realize that opening the pantry for that little snack happens a lot more often than you think.

Grapes, the perfect snack

Try putting a bowl of grapes next to the fridge, or right on the top shelf. That way your best choice is front and center, and you can just grab a small handful of grapes. You will find that six or seven grapes can easily satisfy that urge.

Like a Boy Scout, be prepared

If you have a busy or long day, pack some low fat string cheese and a small apple or 12 grapes. It’s easy and it will keep you from hitting the candy machine.