Acu-Care Health Centers

Weight Loss

Are you overweight but tired of the fad diets that don't work? You can achieve long-lasting weight loss and better health through clinically proven nutrition and knowledgeable support with the Take Shape for Life program featuring Medifast® products. These foods are clinically proven, nutritionally balanced and provide everything your body needs to lose weight quickly and safely.

Medifast is an effective weight loss meal replacement program. With Medifast, you can lose up to 2-5 lbs per week safely and quickly without feeling hungry. It's been recommended by 20,000 doctors since 1980 and used by over a million customers. Medifast isn't a pill or a quick fix; it's a nutrition plan that works. Medifast helps you lose weight without feeling hungry or deprived. When you don't feel hungry, you can stick to your healthy eating plan until you reach your goal.

Before starting any sort of a weight-loss program, you must first determine if you are overweight. The quickest and most economical way to screen your weight is by finding out what your body mass index (BMI) is.

BMI is the measure of health and fitness endorsed by the Surgeon General of the United States. It takes into consideration the height and weight of a person to give an accurate index of what his/her weight should be. A BMI of up to 24 is considered healthy. Any number between 25-30 means the person is overweight. A reading of over 30 is an indication of obesity.

We can't stress the importance of this enough: before starting any weight-loss program, be sure to consult with your healthcare provider. BMI doesn't measure body fat directly, but rather it's a quick and economical screening tool to identify possible weight problems for adults. Even if you have a high BMI, you may not necessarily be overweight. Several factors contribute to a high BMI including a larger-than-average bone structure and having more muscle than the average person your height.

Your healthcare provider may need to do further assessments to determine if you are overweight and if your weight is adversely affecting your health. If your healthcare provider approves you for a weight-loss program, contact us immediately. We have a program that has proven results in safe weight reduction.

Acu-Care Health Centers has two convenient locations to serve you: