Smarter Weigh

If you’re struggling with your weight, you’re not alone. Nearly two-thirds of American adults are either overweight or obese. Individuals with a Body Mass Index of 25 to 29.9 are considered overweight, while individuals with a BMI of 30 or more are considered obese, which refers to an excessively high amount of body fat in relation to lean body mass. Being obese, or overfat, puts you at greater risk of developing such serious health risks as high blood pressure, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke and cancer.

Freedom-From-Diets

Controlling your emotional habits can be the key to your weight loss success! A great way to end the constant ups and downs of dieting is to take a “freedom-from-diets” approach like Smarter Weigh. It is a personalized weight control program that includes:

Weekly Education Classes
Exercise Program
Dietary Analysis and complete blood laboratory data
One-on-one dietary counseling and fitness evaluation
Body fat analysis
Metabolic rate determination

The 10-week program will be held at the Cardiac Rehab and Fitness Center at 3413 Pacific Avenue, Room 202.

A $50.00 deposit holds the spot. Advanced registration is required. For more information, please call (818) 953-4494.

Health Consequences of Overweight and Obesity

Overweight and obese individuals (BMI of 25 and above) are at increased risk for physical ailments such as —

High blood pressure, hypertension
High blood cholesterol, dyslipidemia
Type 2 (non-insulin dependent) diabetes
Insulin resistance, glucose intolerance
Hyperinsulinemia
Coronary heart disease
Angina pectoris
Congestive heart failure
Stroke
Gallstones
Gout

Cholescystitis and cholelithiasis
Osteoarthritis
Obstructive sleep apnea and respiratory problems
Some types of cancer (such as endometrial, breast, prostate and colon)
Complications of pregnancy such as; gestational diabetes, gestational hypertension and preeclampsia as well as complications in operative delivery (i.e., c-sections).
Poor female reproductive health (such as menstrual irregularities, infertility, irregular ovulation)
Bladder control problems (such as stress incontinence)
Uric acid nephrolithiasis
Psychological disorders (such as depression, eating disorders, distorted body image, and low self-esteem)