Physicians Weight Control & Wellness Center: Patient Resources
Common Questions: Your Answers Await!
At Physicians Weight Control & Wellness Center, we have compiled a list of resources to help address any uncertainties you may have about beginning your weight control journey. Our aim is to provide you with clear information and ease any concerns you may have. We hope these resources will assist in making informed decisions about your health.
Frequently Asked Questions
We know embarking on a weight control journey may bring a host of questions to your mind. To help you navigate the process with ease, we've answered some of the most frequently asked questions about our program.
Nutrition
At PWCC, we combine modern nutritional science and over 50 years of experience to guide our customers on their weight loss journey, offering comprehensive, holistic nutrition counseling and resources.
Exercise
Exercise alone may not yield significant weight loss, but paired with a physician led weight loss program, it maximizes weight loss and promotes healthy living. An active lifestyle contributes vastly to overall health improvement
Appetite Medications
Appetite control medications are used in weight management programs to help patients combat cravings and overeating. These FDA-approved medications do not directly cause weight loss, but instead work by reducing cravings, suppressing the body's hunger response, and promoting a quicker feeling of fullness during meals.
Serving & Portion Size
Understanding your food or drink intake, based on common units like cups or ounces. The nutritional data on packaged items is tied to the serving size listed on the Nutrition Facts panel. Double-check the "servings per container" as a single container may hold multiple servings. The label's serving size isn't a consumption recommendation, but a basis for comparing similar products.
Body Mass Calculator
BMI is a calculation of your size that takes into account your height and weight. Relying solely on BMI to measure for obesity and risk factors that are associated with obesity has limitations but it is still a useful starting point for identifying risk of certain conditions that are more likely when a person is overweight or obese.
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This is the first step on your journey of transformation. This isn’t just a program, it’s a revolution. A personalized, medically-guided revolution that will help you claim the health and vitality that’s rightfully yours.