Launch of FirstHealth of Andover's Weight Management
Program a Healthy Success!
Our participants in the 12-week Weight Management
lost weight in a safe and healthy way. A few
participants were able to keep their blood glucose
levels under control and were able to discontinue a
diabetes medication. All participants adopted a
healthier lifestyle that involved fun nutritious
food and exercise. Everyone made a commitment to a
healthier lifestyle.
Our program is based on accountability and a
reasonable approach to health. According to a 2008
study reported in the American Journal of
Preventative Medicine, food logging and being
accountable to a healthcare provider increases
overall weight loss. Dr. Tara Greaves met with all patients and reviewed Medical
History, supplement use, diet and exercise. Each
member of the group was given goals that were
reasonable based on each individual’s health. Each
participant was given an Accountability Log and was
asked to bring it in for review with each scheduled
meeting. The patients were encouraged to log foods,
steps taken, and exercise duration daily.
All were weighed in weekly and used
Alpha-Stim®
Stress Control System®
to help manage anxiety, depression and insomnia or
to simply relax. There were scheduled meetings with
Dr. Greaves to help with
strategies to overcome any obstacles that needed to
be addressed or for suggestions for exercises and
nutrition.
Our Weight Management program participants were
encouraged to eat 500 fewer calories or burn 500
more calories through walking and exercise to create
a daily caloric deficit. Participants were given
advice on a food regime that included fruits,
vegetables, whole grains and a healthy intake of
protein. The Weight Management Program at
FirstHealth of Andover is research based,
individually tailored and support is provided by our
healthcare providers.
Congratulations to all who participated. All of you
did a wonderful job in embracing a healthy new life
style.
Please contact the
front desk to see when the next program starts.
- Dr. Tara Greaves, N.D.
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