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Obesity: #1 Cause of Type 2 Diabetes

Written by Dr. Bobbie Whitacre.

Weight Loss Management is essential to a healthy lifestyle. Most people try a weight loss program or diet on their own at home, but because these are “short-lived” the person seeks professional help. Here at our facility we will help you in achieving your goals as well as educating you on losing weight healthy and safely. Another fact to consider is that obesity (defined as BMI over 30) has become an epidemic in America. Obesity is the #1 cause of Type 2 diabetes and 55% of those who are obese will end up with diabetes according to the CDC. Heart disease and cancer are closely linked to obesity as well. As of this year 2011 we are an "obese nation". The CDC reports that 53% of the nations population are obese. If weight loss management is done correctly it can certainly help patients live a healthier life. Feeling stronger , healthier and much more educated.

Our facility will design a program especially for you. It includes a balance of healthy eating and physical exercise. Educating our client's on proper eating as well. Developing healthy eating habits while using tips that will keep us fuller longer can be useful tools in weight management. Knowing what your body needs is important to weight management and can control overconsumption and underconsumption of food. We challenge our patients to "Be In It To Win It" ask yourself " Am I ready to make that lifestyle change? " At our facility we will help you do that! We will educate our patient's to understand proper eating , when to eat, what time to eat, how much water to drink, what foods you should eat, what foods not to eat, just to name a few.

If you are interested in losing weight, making a lifestyle change, and living a over- all healthier life, we can help. Call us at 6186843344