Obese Weight Loss Doctors (BMI, overweight, supplements, clinic)
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My wife and I went to a weight loss program seminar on Saturday. We are somewhat overweight, not obese, but we need to lose about 20 pounds each, and were interested in a medically supervised program. We went to the seminar and the nice lady started the sales pitch. A few minutes in, we were shocked when she introduced her 20-something year old obese daughter, saying she was a chiropractor and had been through the program herself! The office was a combined weight loss/chiropractic office and the daughter was at least 50 pounds overweight. Not only that, the technician who did our BMI measurements was significantly overweight as well.
Why would they do this? If they want to sell a weight loss program, wouldn't they want to present only success stories? We immediately discounted the efficacy of the plan based on the daughter, who worked at the clinic every day. Talk is cheap.
My wife and I went to a weight loss program seminar on Saturday. We are somewhat overweight, not obese, but we need to lose about 20 pounds each, and were interested in a medically supervised program. We went to the seminar and the nice lady started the sales pitch. A few minutes in, we were shocked when she introduced her 20-something year old obese daughter, saying she was a chiropractor and had been through the program herself! The office was a combined weight loss/chiropractic office and the daughter was at least 50 pounds overweight. Not only that, the technician who did our BMI measurements was significantly overweight as well.
Why would they do this? If they want to sell a weight loss program, wouldn't they want to present only success stories? We immediately discounted the efficacy of the plan based on the daughter, who worked at the clinic every day. Talk is cheap.
Talk is cheap which is why IMO you don't need a "program" or to pay somebody just to go on a diet. Just do the research and do it. You can start immediately, like on your next meal. 20lbs doesn't sound like a lot. If it was 100lbs or more, that would be different.
As with any diet, consistency is key and in the end, it's up to you to stick with it. Why would I pay someone?
This is no different than people questioning a fitness trainer who is overweight.
For all you know though the woman who is 50 lbs overweight may be actually losing on the program. At 70 plus pounds overweight it took me awhile before I no longer appeared large. I was steadily losing.
This is no different than people questioning a fitness trainer who is overweight.
For all you know though the woman who is 50 lbs overweight may be actually losing on the program. At 70 plus pounds overweight it took me awhile before I no longer appeared large. I was steadily losing.
Right, the obese daughter might have already lost 50 pounds and feels great about it and the program. Of course, OP can make whatever choices she likes as to proceeding with it.
Stay away from these places. They are there to really make $$$. I mean, I know everyone makes money and should, but this is not about medical supervision. This is about selling you a product.
My wife and I went to a weight loss program seminar on Saturday. We are somewhat overweight, not obese, but we need to lose about 20 pounds each, and were interested in a medically supervised program. We went to the seminar and the nice lady started the sales pitch. A few minutes in, we were shocked when she introduced her 20-something year old obese daughter, saying she was a chiropractor and had been through the program herself! The office was a combined weight loss/chiropractic office and the daughter was at least 50 pounds overweight. Not only that, the technician who did our BMI measurements was significantly overweight as well.
Why would they do this? If they want to sell a weight loss program, wouldn't they want to present only success stories? We immediately discounted the efficacy of the plan based on the daughter, who worked at the clinic every day. Talk is cheap.
Hi,
Consume less,move more.
That'll be $500 please.
My wife and I went to a weight loss program seminar on Saturday. We are somewhat overweight, not obese, but we need to lose about 20 pounds each, and were interested in a medically supervised program. We went to the seminar and the nice lady started the sales pitch. A few minutes in, we were shocked when she introduced her 20-something year old obese daughter, saying she was a chiropractor and had been through the program herself! The office was a combined weight loss/chiropractic office and the daughter was at least 50 pounds overweight. Not only that, the technician who did our BMI measurements was significantly overweight as well.
Why would they do this? If they want to sell a weight loss program, wouldn't they want to present only success stories? We immediately discounted the efficacy of the plan based on the daughter, who worked at the clinic every day. Talk is cheap.
Don't pay anybody for your weight loss unless you are competing
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Originally Posted by Scooby Snacks
My wife and I went to a weight loss program seminar on Saturday. We are somewhat overweight, not obese, but we need to lose about 20 pounds each, and were interested in a medically supervised program. We went to the seminar and the nice lady started the sales pitch. A few minutes in, we were shocked when she introduced her 20-something year old obese daughter, saying she was a chiropractor and had been through the program herself! The office was a combined weight loss/chiropractic office and the daughter was at least 50 pounds overweight. Not only that, the technician who did our BMI measurements was significantly overweight as well.
Why would they do this? If they want to sell a weight loss program, wouldn't they want to present only success stories? We immediately discounted the efficacy of the plan based on the daughter, who worked at the clinic every day. Talk is cheap.
Hi there,
There is no point paying anybody to create a weight loss program and considering how you have to just lose about 20lbs, its pointless. You might as well learn how you can do it yourself and achieve better results, be more happier and most importantly, save some $$$.
I have lost 155lbs and I can proudly say the only thing I spent on was my gym membership, my food and necessary supplements.
I was not expert. I researched, learnt myself every day doing mistakes and not giving up. It took me close to 3.5 years to be where I am today. Constant battle between I don't want to do today, vs lets go to gym. Learnt patience is the main key and being consistent.
From my experience, I would recommend you to first read about BMR and TDEE. Once you understand that, create a diet chart giving about 10-15% calorie deficit from your TDEE and let your calories come only from whole natural foods and nothing processed/ sugar etc.
Do this consistently changing diet as per your goals and you will see miracles happen
Last edited by VTsnowbird; 11-09-2018 at 07:52 AM..
Why would they do this? If they want to sell a weight loss program, wouldn't they want to present only success stories? .
No...what for???when people like you will still flock to their seminars.
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Don't pay anybody for your weight loss unless you are competing
