The idea of weight loss seems to conjure up images of myriad fad diets and philosophies, long hours marching on a treadmill as the calories in and calories out are counted and balanced. The marketing powers have done a great job of convincing us that losing weight is hard work so we will try "their" simple approach

The truth is that weight management is a complex, multifactorial issue. Your body has a particular weight it tries to maintain, like a thermostat seeking a constant temperature. The set point of the "fat thermostat" can be moved up or down according to multiple factors. In particular, the fat thermostat's set point is influenced by genetics, sleep debt, biological rhythms, meal patterns, food choices (not just caloric intake), stress levels (emotional and physical), and exercise. By lowering your fat thermostat's set point, your body can become effective at controlling its weight for the rest of your life. The most effective interventions are those that do not cause emotional, physical or nutritional stress.

We believe that an integrated approach to dealing with this condition is the most effective. Including as many variables as possible in our treatment plan is what will yield the greatest results.

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