The easiest way to lose weight for most people is not by counting calories or following a strict diet. Rather, sustainable weight loss is best achieved through lifestyle changes, and the weight loss experts at St. Francis Medical Institute can help you get there. In St. Francis, you’ll have a caring partner who will educate you on the important aspects of healthy living, help you make a long-term commitment to wellness, and assist you throughout your weight loss journey. Supervised by Dr. Frank Averill, a nationally renowned, board-certified specialist, our unique weight management programs have proven effective for many patients in Clearwater, New Port Richey, Palm Harbor, Largo, Tarpon Springs, Dunedin, and other nearby Florida communities.
If you’re worried that “lifestyle changes” sounds a bit intimidating, you needn’t be. Your wellness coach at St. Francis will set you up for success from the very start. To determine the easiest way to lose weight for you, we’ll begin with an in-depth, personal consultation during which we’ll discuss your previous weight loss efforts and daily routine. As we customize your weight loss regimen, we’ll help you recognize and eliminate roadblocks and identify and build upon your strengths. To monitor your progress, you’ll have private, weekly weigh-ins, and to keep you motivated, you’ll have access to one-on-one counseling throughout the program. We’ll also recommend appropriate, pharmaceutical-grade nutritional supplements.
One important aspect of weight management is journaling. Studies show, and our experience has proven, that the task of keeping a food diary not only aids in weight loss – it fast-tracks it. Here’s why:
- Most people vastly underestimate the amount of food they consume on a daily basis – by a whopping 25 percent! Common weight loss saboteurs include eating on the go, multitasking, and snacking in front of the TV.
- While it may be easy to remember what you ate during meals, the “little bites” you take throughout the day are equally easy to forget. At about 25 calories per mouthful, these seemingly innocuous choices can add up to extra pounds very quickly.
- A food log will allow you to monitor the number of servings of each food group you consume daily, and thus help you aim for a more balanced diet with correct portions.
- You’ll see patterns, learn what triggers you to eat, and then be able to avoid those circumstances.
- You will quickly see results with hard evidence of how your diet has improved.
At St. Francis, our goal is to help you achieve good health and a sense of well-being complemented by a healthy weight. Contact us today to learn more about the easiest way to lose weight if you are a patient in Clearwater, New Port Richey, Palm Harbor, St. Petersburg, Largo, Tarpon Springs, and Dunedin, and the surrounding FL area. Further, excess weight can sometimes lead to sleep disorders. We’d be pleased to tell you about our innovative treatment for sleep apnea and other wakefulness issues available at our state-of-the-art sleep center.