Medi-Weightloss of Woodstock will host its grand opening with Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce officials on Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, free body composition analysis, a smoothie bar, hors doeuvres and music.
The Woodstock location that opened Jan. 21 is one of 99 locations nationwide spanning 25 states and offering help to residents wanting to reach their goal weight and transition to a healthier lifestyle.
Established in 2005, Medi-Weightloss offers a physician-supervised weight loss program known as The One That Works!
Physicians and medical professionals provide individualized care based on each patients goals, health status, and medical history, according to a news release.
The program includes weekly consultations that focus on nutrition, lifestyle and exercise. Education is provided on how to lose weight in the real world using real food without prepackaged meals. Patients learn how to keep weight off through a specialized Wellness Phase.
In addition to weight loss programs for adults resulting in over three million pounds lost, Medi-Weightloss offers specialized weight loss programs for adolescents and diabetics.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, over two-thirds of Americans are obese or overweight and Georgia now has the 19th highest adult obesity rate in the nation, the release said.
Georgias adult obesity rate is currently 30.7 percent, up from 20.6 percent in 2000 and from 10.1 percent in 1990. One group fighting this epidemic is Medi-Weightloss Clinics, said Medi-Weightloss of Woodstock owner Arthur Tsiropoulos.
In Georgia, 30 percent of the population is obese, he said. As an Atlanta native, I find the statistics shocking. We are struggling with spikes in diabetes, heart disease and depression. I want to do something about it.
Obesity continues to be a huge health concern that can lead to even more health problems Tsiropoulos said, including high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, stroke, heart disease, gallbladder disease, osteoarthritis and certain types of cancer.
Medi-Weightloss medical director Dr. Sejal Shah said it is critical to get a good nights sleep.
Sleep deprivation makes you hungry, said Shah. Leptin is the chemical that tells your brain when youre full, when it should burn calories and when it should create energy for your body to use. When you dont get enough sleep, you end up with too little leptin in your body. The decrease in leptin brought on by sleep deprivation can result in a constant feeling of hunger and a general slow-down of your metabolism.
To help those who are struggling to lose weight, Tsiropoulos offered some advice.
Stop looking for a quick fix, he said. Many people think the best way to lose weight is to get the weight off as quickly as possible, when in fact it takes time. To keep the pounds off it is important to make long-term changes that will stick.
Identify your deterrents, said Tsiropoulos.
It is important to recognize emotional triggers as many can lead to overeating. Common triggers include stress, fatigue and relationship problems, he said. Treat yourself. Every milestone you cross, reward yourself with a new fitness accessory.
Medi-Weightloss of Woodstock offers patients a comprehensive wellness program and premier services, including medical weight loss program customized to each patient, weekly vitamin injections providing energy and metabolize stored fat, appetite suppressants if medically appropriate one-on-one counseling, lifestyle modification training and nutrition education weekly menus, recipes, specialty smoothies and prepared foods easy-to-follow exercise plans and the final wellness phase teaches patients to keep weight off for life.
The Medi-Weightloss grand opening in Woodstock will take place from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at The Centre at Woodstock, 12195 Highway 92 at Trickum Road. For more information, contact Lucy Flinn at 404-402-0992 or email lflinn@mediweightlossclinics.com.
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