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Have you tried to lose weight before? Did you gain some or all of it back? If losing weight and learning to eat right for the "rest of your life" is something you want to achieve once and for all, it is time for a new approach. Most of the time weight is regained because adequate support and knowledge are not in place. Improve your chance of success by getting all the support and knowledge you need to make a "lifestyle change".

The St. Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute (both locations) now employs two Registered Dietitians, both certified in Adult Weight Mangagement with The American Dietetic Association. Both dietitians have years of clinical experience helping people make the changes necessary for long-term weight control success. Identifying lifestyle changes that improve eating behavior are only part of what you will learn in weight loss management sessions. You will also receive an individualized weight loss plan.

Bariatric Surgery is becoming an increasingly popular treatment for obesity. However, Bariatric Surgery brings with it a host of possible medical complications and expense. As an alternative to Bariatric weight loss surgery, the Saint Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute's Macklind location offers the Medifast diet plan. This is a protein-sparing modified fast consisting of five supplement meals plus one meal of meat and vegetables per day. Clients average a four to five pound weight loss per week. Nutrition education and behavior modification are consistently provided.

Consider a safe, effective approach for long term, healthy weight management. Contact Saint Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute today to find out more about our Nutrition and Weight Management services or for a Nutrition Services brochure. A dietitian will be happy to speak with you.