Q: What is the Exchange Plan?

A: A plan designed to provide weight loss while allowing you flexibility of eating choices.... Read More >>
 

Q: What is the Modified Fast Plan?

A: This plan lets you choose to eat small daily portions of lean meat, fish, or poultry; a few salad items are included for variety, fiber, and texture. ...  Read More >
 

Q: What is the Omni Fast Plan?

A: This  plan uses liquid and easy to cook protein supplements (soup, eggs, pancakes, juices)  ....  Read More >
 

Q:  Is it more expensive to be on these different diets?

A:  Absolutely not, we have found that the average person spends around $8-$15 per meal. Our program insures that you receive the precise blend of vitamins, calories, carbohydrates, and proteins while costing you $35 to $75 per week. Thus, the added expense can be offset by the decrease in you grocery bill.>
 

Q:  Can my insurance pay for any of my diet?

A: Some but certainly not all, insurance companies offer partial reimbursement for the treatment of obesity, especially if associated with other medical disorders that are exacerbated by obesity.

Though we can not guarantee your insurance will pay for your diet, we have found that many insurances will pay for some or all of the procedures, such as: doctors visits, blood work, or the electrocardiogram.
 

Q: What is Obesity?

A: Obesity used to be understood in fairly simple terms, excess body weight resulting from eating too much and exercising too little, due in large part to a lack of willpower or self-restraint. Fortunately for the millions of American adults who are overweight. Obesity is now regarded as a chronic medical disease with serious health implications caused by a complex set of factors.

Obesity results from a complex interaction of genetic, behavioral and environmental factors causing an imbalance between energy intake and energy expenditure. According to the National Institutes of Health, an increase in body weight of 20 percent or more above desirable weight is the point at which excess weight becomes an established health hazard. Lower levels of excess weight can also constitute a health risk, particularly in the presence of other disorders like diabetes, hypertension and heart disease.

Q: What are differences between overweight and obese?

A: Overweight refers to an excess of body weight compared to set standards. The excess weight may come from muscle, bone, fat, and/or body water. Obesity refers specifically to having an abnormally high proportion of body fat. A person can be overweight without being obese, as in the example of a bodybuilder or other athlete who has a lot of muscle. However, many people who are overweight are also obese.

• Overweight and obesity are both labels for ranges of weight that are greater than what is generally considered healthy for a given height. The terms also identify ranges of weight that have been shown to increase the likelihood of certain diseases and other health problems. An adult who has a BMI between 25 and 29.9 is considered overweight.
• An adult who has a BMI of 30 or higher is considered obese.
• People who are considered obese and those who are overweight have a considerably higher chance of such risk factors as high blood pressure, high LDL-colestoral, high blood sugar, strokes, and heart attacks.
• It is important to remember that although BMI correlates with the amount of body fat, BMI does not directly measure body fat. As a result, some people, such as athletes, may have a BMI that identifies them as overweight even though they do not have excess body fat.

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Q: What is Bariatric Medicine?

A: Bariatrics is the medical treatment of obesity and its associated conditions. In 1985, the National Institutes of Health, at its Health Consensus Development Conference on the Health Implications of Obesity, stated that obesity is a specific disease entity that should be treated and monitored medically by a trained physician.

Q: Do a lot of Americans have weight problems?

A: Results of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey for 1999–2002 indicate that the following percentages of U.S. adults are overweight or obese:

An estimated 30 percent of U.S. adults aged 20 years and older - over 60 million people - are obese, defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher.

An estimated 65 percent of U.S. adults aged 20 years and older are either overweight or obese, defined as having a BMI of 25 or higher.

Q: How does obesity affect ones health?

A: Based upon data published in 2003 by the CDC, when people are or overweight or obese, they are more likely to develop health problems such as the following: Hypertension, Dyslipidemia (for example, high total cholesterol or high levels of triglycerides), Type 2 diabetes, Coronary heart disease, Stroke, Gallbladder disease, Osteoarthritis, Sleep apnea and respiratory problems, Some cancers (endometrial, breast, and colon).

The more overweight a person is, the more likely that person is to have health problems. Among people who are overweight and obese, weight loss can help reduce the chances of developing these health problems. Studies have shown that if a person is overweight or obese, reducing body weight by 5 percent to 10 percent can substantially improve one’s health.

Q: How is the Colorado Center for Weight Management different than any other weight loss program?

A: The Colorado Center for Weight Management was established to help those who are overweight reach their goal weight  by combining ground breaking science with knowledgeable dietitians and a compassionate understanding environment to ensure you success. With us you will obtain:

• A broad range of diets
• Board certified physician direction
• Expert counseling from compassionate dietitians
• Complete Medical Examination
•  Behavioral modification
• Individually selected prescription medications
•  Maintenance programs

Q: Should I incorporate prescription medication into my diet?

A: There are many different appetite suppressant medications that are on the market today that are designed to make dieting just a little easier. When necessary and as part of one of our programs monitored closely by a dietitian and physician, Dr. Day will determine which medication will work best for you.

Q: What if I would not like to use medications in my diet?

A: It is important to remember that you will be more successful in losing weight if you are on a diet that reflects your attitudes and beliefs. There are many different dietary plans that we offer, though some use medication, many do not. We are here to customize the program to your wants and lifestyle.

Q: What will I do to maintain my weight loss after reaching my goal?

A: Most people know first hand that the most difficult part of weight loss is keeping the weight off after you have reached your goal weight. Once you have reached your goal weight, we will move you into our maintenance program which is custom tailored to match your lifestyle and food preferences. We recommend that you continue to meet with our dietitians regularly as you become more and more confident to maintain your weight. We will remain as your support system as long as you need us.