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Dr. Phil Borrows a Page from the OPTIFAST Philosophy

Mpls., MN September 18, 2003: Dr. Phil's new book, The Ultimate Weight Loss Solution. The 7 Keys to Weight Loss Freedom is the latest entry in the crowded field of self-help diet publications. To his credit, Dr. Phil side steps diet gimmicks and focuses on proven weight management skills although if you are looking for something new, you may be disappointed. The weight control keys Dr. Phil emphasizes include proven techniques like creating a healthy environment free of troublesome foods, making exercise a regularly scheduled activity, finding food-free approaches to dealing with hurt feelings, replacing negative self-talk with positive action-oriented dialog, and developing a support network. Reliable weight loss programs, like OPTIFAST^®, have promoted these same skills for over 25 years.

Long before Dr. Phil tackled weight loss, OPTIFAST programs taught these skills and more. A leading provider of medically monitored weight management programs, OPTIFAST has had 30 years experience helping more than a million people lose weight. Average weight loss on the OPTIFAST program is 52 pounds. Follow-up studies 5 years after treatment, show over 50% of the people who complete the OPTIFAST program are able to keep enough weight off to improve their health long-term. This is more than double the best weight loss success rates estimated by researchers associated with the National Weight Control Registry and the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute.

How does OPTIFAST^® achieve such a high success rate? Healthcare professionals experienced in treating obesity and its consequences staff OPTIFAST programs. They emphasize the basics of weight management, the same basics described by Dr. Phil, but personalize their advice to meet each participant's unique combination of health and lifestyle requirements. OPTIFAST staff understand that work and family demands vary considerably and are prepared to provide personalized support to help you identify the stressors, eating triggers, and lifestyle habits that have contributed to your weight gain. They know obesity is often associated with chronic disease like type 2 diabetes, osteoarthritis and hypertension. They will assess and monitor your health throughout the program to make sure you lose weight safely and healthfully. They will help you build a new healthy lifestyle that fits your food preferences, your health needs and your routine. And they provide the long-term support required to help you make new healthy behaviors lifelong habits.

OPTIFAST programs are the master key to weight management. Isn't it time you unlocked your weight management success? Click here to Find an OPTIFAST Clinic near you.