Dr. Vitkin’s Weight Control Clinic offers a proven safe and effective method of weight loss. Dr. Vitkin feels that successful weight loss depends on at least five factors:

MOTIVATION
Motivation is most helpful. We help you to become and stay motivated by helping you to actually experience the results of successful weight loss: changes in sizes, health and mood benefits, and many other. Stopping by the weight clinic to weigh-in helps with motivation and ultimately with better weight loss.

DIET MEDICATIONS
The diet medications used in our program have been prescribed in this country for many years and have a record of being safe and effective.

• Find more on diet medications under the section "Dr. Vitkin's Comments on Weight Loss Programs."

DIET -- Reduced Carbs & Increased Protein
The diet is easy to follow because it's based on familiar foods available in every grocery store. There are no calories to count. No supplements or prepackaged foods. This flexibility is very helpful because in a real-life diet, it is good to have options and be able to choose your foods. It's actually easy to find the foods you want in restaurants, at parties, on holidays, or when you're on vacation.

EXERCISE
Exercise is recommended on this program on an individual basis. You will benefit from exercise in several ways: (a) it positively affects your metabolism and your mood and gives you increased energy, (b) it helps you stay firmer even after a significant weight loss, (c) it is a natural appetite suppressant, (d) it improves cardiovascular performance, and (e) it maintains healthy muscles and bones.

BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION
You will be reminded to avoid skipping meals and you will learn the difference between cravings and hunger, the importance of portion control and slowing down your eating and other helpful tips.