Weight Loss Program

Physician-Supervised Weight Loss Program at FirstCare Walk-In Medical Center

There is an epidemic of obesity in America, and the Hudson Valley is no exception. At FirstCare, we’ve designed a program that is highly effective and guaranteed to work if followed correctly. Large amounts of weight can be lost in a relatively short period of time, and emphasis is made on keeping the weight off for a lifetime.

Our program consists of a medical evaluation to determine ideal body weight and the safety of the program. This visit is often covered by health insurance.

We utilize the meals offered by MediFast as the core of our weight loss program. Information about the MediFast weight loss system can be found at: http://www.medifast1.com/

This system has been used by physicians for over 20 years and is based on calorie reduction and the use of nutrition to encourage the body to burn fat while maintaining lean muscle mass and energy levels. The success of the program over many years speaks for itself, and this is why we at FirstCare chose this program.

Many success stories can be found at the MediFast site. Erin Wachtel’s story is just one:

http://www.medifast1.com/success_stories/erin_wachtel.asp

In the FirstCare weight loss program, our patients are followed at our medical center and weighed regularly. Our patients have a partner in their quest for their desired body weight.

Lastly, diet is the most important part of a lifetime of healthy weight maintenance. At FirstCare we offer counseling with area nutritionists who can assist in planning for a healthy diet long after our weight-loss program has ended.