When patients need a jump start on their weight loss journey, the OPTIFAST® meal replacement system can be an essential tool. Using OPTIFAST®, patients may lose as much as 3 pounds a week for women and 5 pounds a week for men. On average, patients lose over 50 pounds during the OPTIFAST® program. Many patients […]
Dietary counseling is a crucial part of a successful weight loss process. A nutritionist can help you understand how different foods affect your body and make an eating plan that is healthy and results in weight loss. During your first appointment, you can expect your nutritionist to explore your reasons for losing weight and your […]
The Weight and Wellness Institute uses OPTIFAST® in its weight loss programs. We are the only certified provider of OPTIFAST® in Rhode Island. OPTIFAST® is a meal replacement system that can help with weight loss. It is more nutritionally balanced than over-the-counter alternatives and prescribed under medical supervision. Weight loss varies based on doing the […]
Losing weight, getting healthy, and feeling your very best is often at the top of the list for many people - though the follow-through is often tough. Under the careful supervision of experienced medical staff, the Optifast program offers the ability to finally get the weight off and transform your health. And it has been […]
Losing weight and boosting your overall health and wellness is tough - especially when you don’t know where to turn. There are so many fad diets that get promoted, as well as influencers on social media who claim to have the secret to weight loss all figured out. Sometimes, you just need to turn to […]
Weight is something many people struggle with. You try dieting and exercise but nothing seems to work, at least not for the long term. The problem with diets is that they often produce short term results. As soon as you go back to eating the way you did before the diet, the weight comes back […]
Have you been trying to lose weight without success? Losing weight is one of the most difficult things to do, but it is one of the most beneficial to your health and well-being. When other strategies have failed, it may be time to try psychology. The reason many people are overweight is because of a […]