Medical Weight Loss Program

Congratulations! There is absolutely no better feeling in the world than putting YOU on the top of your list and unlocking your optimal health!

Obesity is a costly condition that can reduce quality of life and increases the risk for many serious chronic diseases and premature death. The U.S. Surgeon General issued the call to action to prevent and decrease Overweight and Obesity in 2001, and has challenged each state to reduce obesity prevalence among adults to 15%. Florida Department of health Office of Statistics & Assessment reported, as of 2007, that the percentage of Adults that are Obese or Overweight in Pinellas County is roughly 63.2% of the county population.

Taking the first step is the hardest. Be prepared! Fresh Vitality's Weight Loss Program is unlike any other program that you may have tried. Your excess weight (and how it got there) is yours and yours alone. The job of losing that weight is also yours, but at Fresh Vitality you are not alone. It is our job to give you the tools and techniques you need to achieve and maintain your goal weight. All that's required of you is a burning desire and unwavering commitment.

Fresh Vitality provides a comfortable, safe, and pleasurable environment for patients seeking to attain true health from the inside out. Our patients are carefully and thoroughly assessed and treated by our board certified physician Eddie A. Ariss, MD. He has undergone extensive training in Anti-Aging Medicine, Bariatric Medicine, and Cosmetic Procedures. He is an active member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, American Bariatric Physicians, and the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Ariss helps his clients, both men and women, manage their aging process and maximize their health.

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Weight Loss & Management Program Overview

The majority of health benefits can be realized by losing 10% of your excess weight! Be healthier, feel better, look your best and reach your goal weight!

Fresh Vitality’s Weight Management Program provides you with the support, structure and strategies you need so you can lose the weight you need to, efficiently and sensibly.

Your program involves a combination of nutrition education, fitness education, and appetite suppressants in a physician-supervised program that is individually customized for each client’s needs and goals. Our program is designed to help you reach your goal weight at your pace and is nutritionally designed to develop proper eating habits for long term success.

All patients start with their Initial Visit which is detailed below. You will then visit us weekly for a Weekly Check-In for progress monitoring and counseling. Our program is a 3 Phased Program which is designed to burn fat, lose inches and help you develop long term nutritional modifications changes. We have provided additional information below.

Initial Visit

This is an important day for you. It marks your first step toward a healthier, more confident and slimmer you. This visit gives our physician and medical team the opportunity to create your personalized weight management program and establish a working relationship of support and follow through.

Our team will spend approximately 1 hour with you on this visit. You will come prepared to start your Weight Management Program by fasting for 8 hours prior to your appointment. Dr. Ariss will meet with you personally and review your medical history, your allergies, and any medications that you are currently taking. He will evaluate and discuss your need for appetite suppressants. During this visit, you will receive:

• Physical Exam by Dr. Ariss
• Medical History Reviewed by Dr. Ariss
• Comprehensive Blood Panel / Tests (Complete Blood Count, Fasting Glucose, Electrolytes, Kidney Function, Liver Function, Thyroid Screening, Cholesterol and Lipid Profile)
• EKG & Interpretation by Dr. Ariss
• Vital Signs
• Body Composition Analysis
• Body Measurements
• 1st Week Appetite Suppressants (as medically appropriate)
• B12/MIC Injection (Amino Acid, Vitamin & Mineral Supplements)
• Physician Consultation (including nutritional counseling)
• Program Overview

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step! – Loa-tzu, Chinese Philosopher

Weekly Check-Ins

You are accountable for your own weight loss. Your weekly check-in reinforces this accountability and helps us monitor your progress. In addition the check-in will include:

• Vital Signs
• Body Composition Analysis
• Medication Refill - Appetite Suppressants for one week (as medically appropriate)
• B12/MIC Injection (Amino Acid, Vitamin & Mineral Supplements)
• Consultation: Review Progress and Discuss Goals
• Plan modification by physician, if needed

* Duration of the program is based upon your goal weight
* You are not required to purchase pre-made meals
* Recommended supplements may be purchased through Fresh Vitality or any retailer offering them

Three Phases to Weight Management

Phase 1 is designed to reach and maintain a higher level of ketosis. This phase can last anywhere from 1-4 weeks depending on your comfort level. Dr. Ariss will provide direction on how this can be safely achieved. Appetite suppressants are prescribed for those patients that qualify and are in need of appetite control. During this phase, rapid weight loss is typically achieved.

Additionally, we provide counseling on medications and supplements that can aid in carbohydrate cravings which some of us develop, especially at night. Dr. Ariss will discuss with you which medications or supplements you can take to help control these cravings. During Phase 1, you will not be expected to exercise since your calorie and carbohydrate intakes are minimized.

Phase 2 is designed to maintain a moderate level of ketosis. The weight loss during Phase 2 is not as drastic as Phase 1. You do increase the amount of calorie and carbohydrate intake during this phase.

This phase continues until you reach your goal weight. During Phase 2 and Phase 3, we recommend that you incorporate exercise into your daily routine. You can intermittently go back to Phase 1 for those who want to accelerate the degree of weight loss.

Phase 3 is known as the Maintenance phase. This phase begins the moment you reach your goal weight. We all know how difficult it can be to maintain our goal weight. We will give you the tools to successfully maintain this goal weight.

We have a large selection of nutritional supplements and dietary aids which can help you control your calorie and carbohydrate intake.

As an added benefit, Dr. Ariss is specially trained in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy and can optimize hormone imbalances or deficiencies, which may play a role in the inability for a patient to manage or control their weight effectively.

Body Fat Table

Source: American Council on Exercise

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