Sensible medically supervised weight loss

           plus strategies to keep it off for life!

Chances are you’ve tried losing weight on your own or with the help of any of the myriad of weight loss programs. And chances are if it worked, it was only temporary. You shouldn’t feel bad if you lost but then gained most of your weight back. Most weight loss programs are structured for failure. It turns out that once you’ve made up your mind, losing weight is challenging but not impossible. The hard part is keeping it off!

The First Health Center for Medical Weight Management takes a unique approach to medically supervised and directed weight loss. We have a variety of select programs, each designed to help you lose weight and keep it off, permanently. Our team of medical physicians, dietitians, behavioral counselors, personal trainers, herbalists and acupuncturists all work together to help you attain the level of fitness you desire. While working with any one of these professionals in a weight loss environment is not unusual, having them under the same roof, working for you as a closely knit team is!

Creating a program specifically for you starts with an evaluation by one of our physicians. Together you will discuss and pick a plan based on your very own metabolic, physiologic and behavioral needs. You’ll discover a team of weight management professionals eager to give you the strength, guidance and support you need to change your life forever.

While we have structured programs, we find it’s best to design a program that works to fulfill your specific needs.

Programs Can Be Custom Tailored To Include:

Low Calorie
Ultimately it’s all about calories in and calories out, while learning to count is important, learning the right foods that will help regulate your appetite is most important. Your doctor or dietitian will determine the right caloric intake and develop a personal eating strategy that fits your needs and lifestyle.

Meal Replacement
Our goal is to teach you to prepare nutrient-rich grocery store bought foods sensibly . . . but let's face it, there are hurried times when the option preparing healthy meals just doesn't fit into life's hectic schedule. We give you options. You'll find the convenience of prepared, preset caloric appropriate meals are a better choice then today's nutrient-poor, over-processed fast foods.

Behavioral Dietetics
Why do we over-eat? The American Heart Association conducted the largest weight loss study in history. They found that permanent weight loss required getting to the root of over-eating and found that changing the way we think of food was the key to long term success. Our licensed behavioral clinical counselors are trained in identifying serious core issues or in simpler cases helping remold your food/thought processes.

Prescription Medications
All medically supervised patients receive monthly B12 shots to increase metabolism and give you an energy boost. At times patients may need stronger medicines to get over the initial hurdle or occasional sticking points along the way to attaining their weight goals. There are an array of prescription medications available to help us on our journey.

Herbal Medications
Adverse to prescription medications? We have Chinese herbalist with a Masters Degree in Pharmacology that can create safe and effective herbal preparations made specifically for your bodies chemistry.

Acupuncture
Acupuncturists have for years isolated specific acupuncture points that help control appetite centers. Painless stimulation of these centers can decrease the hunger sensation in your brain.

Personal Training
Losing weight is step one in improving your overall health, but why stop at step one. We have programs designed to help develop a new and healthier you. No fancy clubs to join or memberships to buy, it's all conveniently located in our Arlington Heights facility. Tone up, get heart healthy, reduce your blood pressure, cholesterol and chances of developing diabetes. All are probable when you go to the next level in personal commitment.

Shopping for clothes will be fun again. We'll take inches off your waist, hips and thighs.  Are you ready to get out and enjoy being active again? Losing weight will make you feel energized. You'll add years to your life and life to your years, losing weight lowers your blood pressure and cholesterol levels plus it lessens the chances of Adult Onset Type II Diabetes. But it's not just about outward appearance and improved health, it's about gaining an inner strength and confidence that comes with you regaining control of you . . .