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Is This Program Right For You?
To enroll in the program, you must be at least 18 years old and have 25 or more pounds to lose or a body mass index (BMI) of at least 28. You can calculate your BMI by entering your height and weight into our BMI calculator. Due to the intensity and length of the program, it may not be the right program for you if your primary goal is to lose weight quickly for a single special event or upcoming season. You should be ready to make significant, permanent changes to your lifestyle.
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You are at the right place if:
| | • | You are 18 or older and want to lose 25 or more pounds
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| You are ready to improve your health | | | • | Your weight has caused you health problems | | | •
| Your weight has impacted how you feel about yourself | | | • | You are willing to commit time and energy to take care of your health | | | •
| You are willing to modify your eating and physical activity |
Your health is important to us
At The Lifestyle Center, we take your health seriously. To ensure your safety, we will ask you to fill out a health questionnaire before you can enroll in the program.
Certain health conditions may restrict your ability to participate in the program. To be eligible, you must not currently experience:
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| Severe mental illness
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| Moderate or advanced kidney failure | | | •
| Advanced liver failure | | | •
| Active or acute medical illness such as hepatitis, bowel disease, steroid therapy, myocardial infarction, or a history of coronary artery bypass graft | | | •
| Drug or alcohol abuse | | | •
| Active bulimia or anorexia | | | • | Type 1 diabetes | | | • | Pregnancy or breast-feeding | | | •
| Not willing to participate in physical activity |
Questions to ask yourself before you begin
Starting the Medical Weight Management program is a serious and life-changing commitment. You will be taking a big step toward increasing your health and well-being and transforming your life.
Take a moment and ask yourself a few questions to make sure you are ready. | | • | Do you have reasonable expectations for success? (The average participant loses 1 to 3 pounds per week during the Active Weight Loss phase.)
| | | • | Are you ready and willing to change your lifestyle | | | • | Are you able to devote the time for weekly group sessions? (Do you have any big vacations coming up?) | | | • | Are you willing to actively participate in the weekly group sessions and perhaps share personal information?
| | | • | Are you ready and willing to actively participate in a long-term maintenance program? | | | •
| Can you engage in regular physical activity?
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