Are you a bit overweight or obese? Are you interested in shedding some pounds? Do you have excess belly fat or upper body weight? Do you crave starchy foods? Healthy diets and exercise can help people maintain a healthy weight, and may also help them lose weight. It is important to recognize that overweight obesity is a chronic medical condition which can only be controlled with long-term changes. Did you know that 1 in 3 people have insulin resistance or are considered “prediabetic" which could be the main reason that people are overweight? Losing just5-10% of your weight will help you reduce risks of heart attacks, diabetes and even some cancers. The doctor’s of W8MD partner with each patient to develop a custom weight management program to best meet their individual needs taking into account their medical history, lifestyle and goals. Since weight and sleep go together, most of the W8MD centers are able to address sleep issues such as snoring, obstructive sleep apnea, narcolepsy, insomnia and restless leg syndrome to name a few. And the best part of the program is that most insurance’s cover the doctor visits. And, if you are a physician, with an interest in helping your obese or overweight patients, and would like to add a W8MD program at your office, please feel free to contact us. We have offices in New York City, Greater Philadelphia and other places. Visit http://www.w8md.com or call 1-800-w8md-007 for more information. Wach w8md's free youtube channel with 52 weeks of weight loss and wellness videos at http://www.youtube.com/w8md

1. Get the secret of losing weight from the professionals
A W8MD medical weight loss centers of America’s
presentation

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Know where you are with an online BMI
calculator such as the one available at one of
the W8MD weight loss websites.
Understand body mass index.
BMI
Classification
< 18.5
underweight
18.5–24.9
normal weight
25.0–29.9
overweight
30.0–34.9
class I obesity
35.0–39.9
class II obesity
≥ 40.0
class III obesity

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Using the daily calorie calculator for your
baseline, calculate how many calories you
need based on your height, weight, age and
activity so you know how many calories are
needed for not losing or gaining weight. Let
us say, you need 2000 calories at baseline,
then we can work on calculating how many
calories you need to lose x amount of weight!

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Once you know your weight, set a goal
weight.
Let us say you are 5 feet and 8 inches tall, 40
year old woman, who is not very active
physically, the W8MD BMI calculator will tell
you that your BMI is 30.4 and your daily
calorie requirement is 1990 calories at
baseline.
Now set a goal weight, let’s say 150 pounds!

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See you have metabolic causes for weight gain!
Use this free online tool to know if you may have
insulin resistance that may be causing your
weight gain, especially in the stomach and upper
part of the body! This is a very common cause of
weight gain that affects up to 71 percent of the
United States population and causes unhealthy
belly fat!
Know that distribution of the weight plays an
important role in determining the risks of weight
gain!

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Use these W8MD’s 8 steps to lose weight
Understand the following proven measures to
lose weight!
Very Low Calorie Diet for weight loss
Medications for weight loss such as Qsymia,
Belviq, Adipex, Bontril, Topiramate and others
Insurance coverage for weight loss
Weight loss testimonials and success stories
for weight loss
52 weeks of weight loss and wellness videos

8. 
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The doctor’s of W8MD partner with each patient
to develop a custom weight management
program to best meet their individual needs
taking into account their medical history, lifestyle
and goals. Since weight and sleep go together,
most of the W8MD centers are able to address
sleep issues such as snoring, obstructive sleep
apnea, narcolepsy, insomnia and restless leg
syndrome to name a few.
And the best part of the program is that most
insurance’s cover the weight loss doctor visits.

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If you are overweight and have excess abdominal fat, a
weight-related medical problem, or a family history of
such problems, you need to lose weight. Healthy diets and
exercise can help people maintain a healthy weight, and
may also help them lose weight. It is important to
recognize that overweight is a chronic condition which can
only be controlled with long-term changes.
Did you know that 1 in 3 people have insulin resistance or
are considered “prediabetic" which could be the main
reason that people are overweight? Losing just5-10% of
your weight will help you reduce risks of heart attacks,
diabetes and even some cancers.
Learn more at http://www.w8md.com
Watch our youtube channel for free 52 weeks of weight
loss and wellness videos