Medical weight loss clinics. Anyone been to one?

I did something like this a long time ago and lost alot of weight very quickly but gained it all back plus some and feel that my metabolism has been slower ever since

I would check into that and look at the cost, there are so many other programs out there that are affordable and get the job done without extensive programs like that. Let me know, I have one you may like

I went to a medi weight loss clinic. I did injections (B vitamins and other stuff) and ate a low carb, no dairy, reduce calorie diet (about 800 cals) for about 3 months. They provided appetite suppressants and did a full blood work up and EKG before starting me on it. It can get expensive, but for me, I needed something to give me a push. I low 25 lbs or so have maintained since then. I am now trying to lose again, but am working on changing my lifestyle habits now. Hope that helps!

I went to one for a while at the beginning of my "lifestyle change". Clinics frequently offer appetite suppressants or stimulant drugs. These are not the "eu naturale" method of weight loss but they are an option. Appetite suppressants work for some when cravings and eating large amounts of food is normal for them and they have difficulties with portion size but they come with lots of side effects and possible addictive qualities. Stimulants are very dangerous as they are often chemically similar to illegal drugs and they cause increased heart rate, high blood pressure, racing thoughts, dizziness, jitters and other unpleasent side effects. I have tried both and after "testing" them out decided that exercising and changing what I put in my mouth works a whole lot better and is much more comfortable and safe.

I know i am having a hard time staying under 1600 calories per day and basically have not been able to do that for even 3 days straight. I dont believe i could ever do 500 to 800 a day for even one day. I am just being honest with myself.

Maybe that is just not the answer for me. thanks

You shouldn't have to eat 500-800 calories a day to lose weight, especially if you have a lot to lose. I am eating 1600-1900 a day and losing just fine. Using MFP works for many people and it can work for you too.

If you want to both lose weight and keep it off, then making sustainable lifestyle changes is the way to go. Eating 800 calories a day is not sustainable. Eating a bit less than you burn in a day and getting regular exercise is sustainable. Try that first.

Good luck to you.

Obviously not the popular answer here, but I have had alot of success with Medi. I joined 4/4/12 and plan to continue into their Maintenance and Wellness Phases. It is expensive - true - but I needed help and got it there. That being said, I'm sure other clinics have successful programs to offer as well.

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^^correct!

I was at starbucks the other day and ran into a guy who did medifast. He has lost 100lbs since April. I asked him about it and he said that it can get expensive and there is no dairy or fruit. He said each month a meal is introduced back in so you have to adapt and think for yourself in terms of meal planning.

I have been to one, but not for any weight loss supplements, but for the vitamin B injetcions only.

I can say that from an energy and health perspective itgives me an AMAZING boost that helps me sleep better, and feel more alive and more energy.

better sleep + more engery + better mood = better approach to food + better workouts + better overall wellbeing......

possible side effect = weight loss.


I WOULD recommend the VITB for health, but not for direct weight loss. If it has a knock on effect (as per the above) then fabulous!!!

BTW, my diet was healthy, and simple. I still use their guidelines to help me lose weight, so if you want to save money.. take my world for it, here's the program!!!:

3 servings starch per day (such as 1 slice bread, 1/4 cup cooked pasta/rice, 2 cups plain popcorn, 1 small baked potato)
3 servings protein per day (8 oz servings broiled, baked or grilled)
3 servings fruit per day (1.5 cups)
unlimited veggies (at least 3 cups)
2 dairy (low/non-fat options)

LOTS OF WATER

Moderate exercise 3x a week

No diet beverages or anything with aspartame (actually stores fat!!!!)
Limit to 1 caffeinated beverage per day (caffeine slows metabolism if taken in large quantities)

Now, they do include 3 "supplements" per day, but it is really just protein powders, so if you buy your own cheaper whey protein shake mix (which you can combine with a dairy or soymilk), or add in another serving of dairy as non-fat greek yogurt, you can get the same results.

You can also find the supplements online at different websites for a lot cheaper than you can get them from the actual medi clinic.

Cheers!

I go to one...but I just get the B shots for energy.

I could go to walgreens and get one....but I go to the clinic to use them...they have awesome scales/body fat tools....so I always know my body fat % and BMR and all that stuff.