Weight Loss Treatment Programs
- Some weight-loss treatment programs are designed to help patients combat eating disorders. These programs employ not only nutritionists but mental health professionals who specialize in treating conditions like compulsive eating or binge eating. By treating the psychological aspect of weight loss or gain due to these disorders, you may be able to gain better control over your body. Some of these treatments include a stay at a residential center, a hospital-based program or a freestanding facility where you can come and go a few days per week. If you are considering using a facility like this, check to see if your insurance plan will cover any of the costs to reduce your financial burden.
- Nutrisystem is another weight loss treatment program that is currently endorsed by celebrities and former professional athletes. Nutrisystem works by allowing you to either tailor your own meal plan or pick from assorted plans based on your gender and age. The meals are prepared with careful attention to portion control, nutrients, fat content, calories and soluble fibers. Nutrisystem meals can be ordered for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert. You can have the meals delivered to your home with a 28-day meal planner. The Nutrisystem website goes beyond the food and offers online progress tracking, counseling and support services, and discussion boards for peer support.
- The Jenny Craig weight loss treatment program emphasizes an entire lifestyle change to coincide with a goal--the amount of weight you wish to lose. Jenny Craig starts with a personal consultant meeting either over the phone or at a Jenny Craig center. The consultants develop a personalized plan according to your specific needs, goal weight, mindset and lifestyle. You then receive and consume Jenny Craig's designed meals complemented by fruits and vegetables. The meals are designed around the USDA Food Guidelines. Jenny Craig consultants also advise you on three types of exercise: natural daily activities like housework, playful activity like biking and planned activities such as aerobics. Eventually the Jenny Craig system transitions you to eating on your own, but 24/7 consultant support is available if you need it.
