Tampa Bay Weight Loss Clinic Changes Lives and Waistlines

C. L., a 63 year old former patient sought treatment at our weight loss clinic in Tampa, Florida. He was 226 pounds and had a body fat of 40% (a healthy male is 25%). He was a former smoker and lived a sedentary lifestyle. During his initial evaluation he presented with an abnormal ekg. SBD recommended that he follow up with a cardiologist as soon as possible. C. L. was diagnosed with five blocked coronary arteries and required 5 vessel bypass surgery. He continued on the nutritional program and was able to lose weight. C.L. had lost 20 lbs before his cardiac surgery. He called Success By Design from his hospital bed to thank us for saving his life! A.R., a type II diabetic for the past twelve years started our weight loss program and lost 16lbs in just one month. With that 16 lb weight loss, she was able to discontinue her diabetes medications, one of them being insulin. She has had a total weight loss of over 63lbs overall and is living a life without diabetes.

  Weight Loss Tips as easy as 1-2-3:

  1) Simply cutting out refined sugars /carbohydrates (juice, sodas, candy, cakes, pies, and alcohol) will give an amazing result.

  2) The next step is to cut out anything made with white flour (pastries, bread, and pasta). Sugar and white flour are EVIL! Sugar and refined starches cause a spike in blood glucose. This results in a spike in the hormone insulin. When your body produces too much insulin in can result in excess calories and sugar to be stored as fat. This explains why many patients that eat a diet high in refined carbohydrates are generally obese and are on their way to diabetes or heart disease.

  3) The next step in getting healthy and losing weight is to start moving more (look for the furthest parking spot, go to the farthest bathroom, take the stairs). Remember, each step counts. 10,000 steps daily counts as good physical activity. Ultimately, many people are under the assumption that to lose weight one should drastically cut calories. Not true. Women should not eat less than 1,200 calories daily and men should not eat less than 1,800 calories daily. These calories should be high in protein, fiber and phytonutrients (i.e. fruit and vegetables). When the body perceives a lack of calories, especially if it less than what is needed to survive at rest, it will decrease it's metabolism in order to survive on the calories that it is actually getting. These calories should be eaten in three meals and two snacks. Breakfast is a must. It is important to break the fast from sleeping all night and to kick start your metabolism each day.

  Success by Design of Tampa bay is passionate about helping clients change their lifestyle in regards to nutrition and exercise. Success by design helps change their lifestyle, which changes their lives tremendously. Stories such as amazing life-saving results like C.L. above, proud mothers-of-the bride, glamorous high school reunion participants, and eager cruisers in their formal gowns are the norm. Most of all, Success by Design has clients who are proud of themselves and are feeling better than ever because of their weight loss. They are so thankful that Success by Design of Tampa bay is there to help them. Each person at Success by Design contributes to a client's progress: a welcoming smile from the receptionist, a word of encouragement from the nurse or problem solving from the counselors.

  Success by Design of Tampa Bay is a medical weight loss clinic located in Pinellas Park, Florida. It is owned and run by Debra Figueroa, M.D. and Sherri Morrison, R.N., B.S.N who share a passion for helping people get healthier through weight loss. The program is not merely injections and appetite suppressants. Dr. Figueroa carefully screens the clients that wish to try appetite suppressants (phentermine or phendimetrazine) and often times discourage its use. Clients see the counselors (Dr. Figueroa and Sherri) weekly for nutritional counseling and moral support. Success by Design also offers Bio-Identical Hormone testing and therapy for patients that are experiencing weight problems due to hormone imbalances. The unique maintenance program is designed to help patients maintain their ideal weight. Success by Design also supports their clients with interactive weight loss website  http://www.poundsaweightampabay.com.The website offers an e-store where anyone can purchase our weight loss supplements, Ultimate Protein Shakes and discounted Obagi products. In addition, delicious low carb healthy recipes and cookbooks are available to support a lifestyle change for lifetime dieters.

  Debra Figueroa, MD Board Certified Family Practice Weight Loss Specialist http://www.poundsaweightampabay.com

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Weight Loss M.D. at Success By Design Weight Loss Clinic in Tampa Bay (Pinellas Park, Florida)

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