MAINTENANCE PROGRAM

Most people will agree that the most important part of any weight loss program is the ability of the participants to maintain the weight they lose. Throughout the active weight loss phase at Ashworth Medical, patients are taught how to change the behaviors and habits that led to the weight gain. In many instances if there was a medical problem that led to the weight gain it will be surprisingly easy to keep the weight off once that issue is adressed and corrected.

There is nothing about partial liquid programs or how quick or slow the weight is lost that determines whether a person will gain weight back. There is not a diet made that by itself guarantees the absence of weight regain. It is only through education on nutrition throughout a program of how NOT to burn muscle, and continued exercise after the weight is lost, that assures maintenance of weight loss.

Of course another reason why people gain weight back in other programs is that they have burned lean muscle throughout their program of weight loss. They burn lean muscle because the diet is not nutritious and the shakes are not medically engineered or the program medically monitored.  The protein levels are too low and they burn lean muscle decreasing their metabolic rate. Dr. Ashworth's programs are extremely healthy and he measures your resting metabolic rate at the beginning and at the end! This takes out the guesswork found in so many other programs when it comes to keeping the weight off. Patients are encouraged to see the doctor every 60-90 days to help ensure they are still on track once they have lost their weight. All patients will receive low glycemic index food programs that are based on their new weight and higher metabolic rate!

Once treatment is completed patients are encouraged to revisit the clinic where Dr. Ashworth and staff are dedicated to help you stay on track in maintaining the weight you lost.  The ending resting metabolic rate helps us determine what calorie count and exercise program is appropriate. Patients can continue to utilize the shakes as part of their daily eating regimen also. Patients will be able to purchase supplements if they choose and be tought how to track their exercise and eating. The medical shake supplements and meal regimens can be delivered straight to your front door!

ALWAYS EAT CORRECTLY & EXERCISE!