Talk about your biggest losers! In 27 weeks Barry lost 92 lbs of fat and gained 14 lbs of muscle, yielding a net weight loss of 78 lbs. Lou Ann lost 71 lbs in 24 weeks, Sue lost 57 lbs in 16 weeks, Bill lost 35 lbs in 8 weeks, Jeanine lost 33 lbs in 10 weeks, and Stephanie lost 37 lbs in 10 weeks. Those are just a few examples of the results experienced at the , the first such clinic in Chicagoland.
The second Chicagoland Medi-Weightloss Clinics opened in Naperville on Monday, Aug. 22, at 1879 Bay Scott Circle, Naperville.
The public is invited to a from 4 - 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 25. Tours of the spa-like facility will take place, and free confidential body composition assessments are offered. Refreshments and delicious hors d’oeuvres will be served throughout the event.
At 5 p.m. and again at 6:30 p.m., Bill Pienias, managing partner of both the Hinsdale and Naperville clinics, will give a brief presentation titled, “" which will cover the obesity epidemic and the many challenges of weight loss.
In fact, obesity is the fastest growing health problem in America. Weight negatively affects nearly two-thirds of Americans and is the second leading cause of preventable death. The World Health Organization describes obesity as an “escalating epidemic” and “one of the greatest neglected health problems of our time.”
The facts are alarming indeed. Obesity costs Americans more than $47 billion per year in related healthcare spending. Reports published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Journal of the American Medical Association indicate:
- two out of five baby boomers aged 50-65 are obese,
- 32 percent of individuals over the age of 20 are obese,
- 66 percent of individuals in the USA are overweight (defined as 30 or more pounds over a healthy body weight), and
- solutions must be implemented for an effective and long-term program to lose weight and maintain a healthy body weight.
Medi-Weightloss Clinics offer a solution. The program is a three-phase physician-supervised program for weight loss. It is not a liquid diet, and no food is provided. Patients eat real food purchased in the grocery store. The program was designed by experts in medicine and public health, nutrition, fitness, motivation, and education.
“I am very excited to be losing at this rate,” said Andy, a patient at the Hinsdale Medi-Weightloss Clinic. “I feel great. My waist measurement has gone from 41 to 35 in just six weeks. I’ve moved the notch on my belt three times! Nothing breeds success like success; I am completely motivated.”
Phase One is acute weight loss which begins with a 90-minute complete medical examination with a physician including blood panel and EKG along with the details of an individualized diet based on goals, current condition, and medical history. Throughout this phase, the patient makes weekly visits. Phase Two is short-term maintenance that begins as a patient approaches goal weight. Phase Three is wellness with monthly consultations and continued analysis of the metabolism.
“Some people come in so discouraged and defeated having tried so many unsuccessful diets,” Pienias said. “It is extremely rewarding to see them reclaim pride, appearance, and confidence during their weight loss journey.”
No wonder Pienias enjoys the patients’ success; the former football coach is all about motivation. His career veered into the financial industry, and he quickly rose to the CEO level. In all endeavors, Pienias’ strong personal mission was - and remains - to make a difference in people’s lives.
“Our program gives the advice, direction and accountability one needs to reach goal weight and transition to a healthier lifestyle,” Pienias said. “Our patients lose up to 5-10 pounds the first week and up to 20 pounds the first month.”
Again, the public is invited to attend the free presentation at either time or just drop in to enjoy the ambiance of the open house and sample some of the mouth-watering morsels from their patients' favorite recipes.
For more info, call 630-922-0211 or visit: http://www.medinaperville.com.
