Tri Valley Medical Weight Control

A Look at the Injections that Can Help You Meet Your Weight Loss Goal

Obesity is a common condition that can be challenging to treat, even with healthy changes in lifestyle.  Fortunately, many new medical treatments can help to encourage overall health and steady weight loss.  Tri Valley Medical Weight Control offers a variety of medical weight loss options, including many different injections that can improve metabolism and promote fat burn.  Below are some of the injections that can help you to lead a healthier life at your goal weight.

• Vitamin B-12:  This essential vitamin is important for aspects of health, from growth to proper nervous function.  Although there are some age restrictions for the application of B-12 injections, this vitamin can improve energy levels and boost the immune system when administered. 
• Lipotropic injections:  Also called lipotropic fat burners, these weight loss injections can be combined with B-12, physical activity, and a healthy diet to promote healthy and steady weight loss.   Lipotropic fat burners contain choline, methionine, and inositol as their main ingredients. 
• Choline:  A B-complex nutrient, choline works to promote fat burn by preventing the accumulation of fatty particles in the liver and facilitating the transport of fat into cells to be used as energy. 
• Methionine:  Also used as an antioxidant, methionine can improve energy levels and alleviate problems with fatigue.  It can also help prevent histamine release and fat buildup in the liver and body.
• Inositol:  This B-complex vitamin closely resembles choline.  Inositol boosts metabolism, reduces cholesterol levels, and helps to control appetite and mood.

At Tri Valley Medical Weight Control, our team of healthcare specialists offers all of the above injections to promote healthy weight loss.  If you are interested in learning more about reaching your weight loss goals the healthy way, contact our practice today at (951) 297-3362.  In addition to injection therapy, our clinic offers a variety of other weight loss options, both medical and natural.

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The Best in Weight Loss and Healthy Lifestyle Tips

If you are ready to commit to safe and healthy weight loss that works, Tri Valley Medical Weight Control can provide the diet plans and supplements to get you started. Learn about all the weight loss services we have to offer by visiting our website or calling us at (951) 297-3362.

• The Weight-Control Information Network dispels some common weight loss myths in this publication.
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• Is your diet plan addressing your caloric needs? Find out with FreeDieting.com. 

Diet Plans: Is the 1200 or the 1500 the Right Choice for You?

The basic principle to weight loss is simple: burn more calories than you eat so that your body utilizes energy stored in fat cells. In order to accomplish this, you will need to follow a plan that restricts your daily intake of calories and focuses on specific foods to give you an optimal level of energy each day. At Tri Valley Medical Weight Control, we offer two diet plans that promote healthy, safe weight loss using a targeted number of daily calories: 1200 and 1500. Here are some details about each plan to help you choose the right one for your needs:

• 1200: This plan is targeted towards women, as their caloric needs are naturally lower than men’s. 1200 calories is the lowest number of calories that any woman should consume each day, but this is plenty to stay satisfied if you select the right foods. The target food groups for this plan include lean proteins like fish and chicken, whole grains, and fresh fruits and vegetables. All dairy consumed should be of the low-fat variety, and most fats should be avoided.
• 1500: The 1500 calorie plan may be appropriate for both men and women, as it is designed for the active individual. The extra 300 calories per day are dedicated to an increased protein intake, which supports fat loss and muscle building. In order for the diet to be effective, daily exercise is necessary. Both aerobic and weight training activities should be included in your routine, as your food intake will be designed for toning muscle. Each meal will include a source of protein, such as eggs, meat, or legumes, and snacks will consist of protein shakes or bars.

For more information about each of these plans and supporting supplements, contact Tri Valley Medical Weight Control at (951) 297-3362. We can help you lose weight safely and keep it off using physician-designed plans and medicinal support.

What BMI is and How to Calculate It

When you are determining your weight loss needs, it is important to evaluate more than just your weight. Calculating your BMI, or body mass index, will give you a more accurate picture of how much of your weight is distributed.

This video discusses the uses of BMI and how it is calculated. BMI is the calculation of your weight versus your height, and there are several online calculators to help you get this number. If your BMI is 25 or higher, you are in the overweight range, and you might benefit from a diet program.

For more information about healthy weight and calculating BMI, visit Tri Valley Medical Weight Control. Schedule a consultation in one of our two California locations on our website or at (951) 297-3362.