ADVOCATE ILLINOIS MASONIC MEDICAL CENTER - MEDICAL WEIGHT LOSS

The only proven recipe for successful weight loss is permanent lifestyle changes. The Medical Weight Loss Program is designed for weight loss in a safe and supervised environment. Our advanced staff has experience with successful weight loss and includes:

Registered Dietitian, Clinical Psychologist or Lifestyle Coach, Physical Therapist, Fitness Specialists.

After thorough medical diagnostics and metabolic testing, a patient will have individual meetings with their coaches before embarking on the first of three 12-week phases of the program. The core elements of the program are a monitored calorie intake, behavior modification and rigorous exercise.

Phase I begins with five days-a-week of group exercise, psychology and dietitian sessions. Phase II requires more independent work with the patient coming in three days-a-week to the program. Phase III finishes with one meeting a week with the coaches to reinforce independent weight loss and maintenance.

Overview of the program:

Our small-group classes include dietetics, psychology, strength training, flexibility and

cardiovascular exercise. Education is key to your success. You will learn the principles of biomechanics, physiology and psychology and their effects on your weight loss. Every training session is designed to foster a patient's transition into independent exercise, healthy living and proper weight loss.

Monitoring of progress is essential to successful weight loss. Patients and physicians may privately access weight loss results at any time online, in order to observe progress, success and program compliance.

We understand how challenging the journey of weight loss can be. We include a yearlong follow-up program to support your successful transition to a healthier lifestyle.

Program Summary

36-week program (three 12-week phases):

Medical diagnostics performed by referring physician; Individual session with behavioral counselor; Individual session with dietitian; Musculoskeletal evaluation by a physical therapist; Resting metabolic and sub-max VO2 tests; Individual goal setting with fitness consultant; Weekly consultations with registered dietitian and/or clinical psychologist; Up to five supervised exercise sessions each week; Regular progress reports to physicians 12-month follow up program; Weight evaluation twice a month; Group psychology or dietitian sessions twice a month.