Join Medical Weight Loss Honored Champions at these summer events

As the weather gets nicer, Medical Weight Loss Clinic staff and patients prepare to lace up their walking shoes for several community events that support important health causes.

For several years, MWLC has supported multiple events for the American Heart Association, Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation and the American Diabetes Association.

“Medical Weight Loss Clinic believes that dynamic events like these upcoming events will help increase visibility and raise awareness of these medical conditions and chronic illnesses,” said Tracy Strieter, certified wellness practitioner and community relations director for MWLC.

She sees a natural connection between these causes and MWLC’s work.

“Heart disease and diabetes is prevalent with our patients, and our services have a positive impact on their health. We have several patients who, after utilizing our services, are able to discontinue some or all of their medications,” Tracy said. “Learning how to eat healthy and maintaining a healthy weight is key in the management of these conditions, and we want others who are dealing with these conditions to know that we can help. 

Those with Crohn’s, IBD and/or colitis need to keep their immune systems as healthy as possible because they are battling a chronic illness, and once again, eating healthy is key. Our services not only provide weight loss for our patients they also teach our patients how to shop, prepare, cook and eat for long term weight management and health benefits.”

This year’s events are as follows:

May 11 – American Heart Association’s Washtenaw County Heart Walk at the Eastern Michigan Rynearson Stadium in Ypsilanti. Walkers can choose between a one or three-mile route.

June 8 - The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's 2019 Metro Detroit Take Steps for Crohn’s and Colitis Walk at the Southfield Civic Center. 

Sept. 8 – American Diabetes Association’s Michigan Tour de Cure on Belle Isle. Participants can run, walk or ride various routes and distances.

Sept. 26 – American Heart Association’s 2019 Heart Walk/5K Scrub Run at Millennium Park in Walker, Michigan.

Medical Weight Loss Clinic supports several health organizations. Find out where our Honored Champions will be this year.

The MWLC team will also participate in Toledo Zoo’s Dart Frog Dash 5K race and walk on May 18 in support of conservation. 

Patients can get more details or register for any of the events at www.mwlc.com/events. Click ‘Learn More’ under the event they are interested in and it will take them directly to the MWLC team page to register. Any patient who collects $100 or more in donations will receive a free week of Freedom services as a thank-you for these supporting causes.

As a special component of each event, MWLC will recognize its Honored Champions. These are patients who are affected by diabetes, heart disease, stroke, Crohn’s or colitis and serve as an inspiration to others in the way they’ve made positive impacts on their health through MWLC programs. MWLC will celebrate these patients and their successes and share their stories in person at the events.

This year’s Honored Champions are:

·      Jane Wollard of Ann Arbor

·      Alyssa Lange of Saginaw

·      Tilla Abel of Troy

·      Christopher Reo of Troy

·      Linda Milan of Warren

·      Patrick Gorenchan of Kalamazoo

·      Kathy Vander Laan of Grandville

·      Cris and Tom Williams of Kalamazoo

·      Kim Mulder of Grandville

If you are ready to begin your weight loss journey and see how it can help improve your overall health, contact Medical Weight Loss Clinic today online or at 1-800-GET-SLIM for your free consultation.

Cheer on our Honored Champions at the Tour de Cure Sept. 30 in Detroit

Each year, thousands of bike riders take to streets in their hometowns to fight diabetes and its challenges as part of the American Diabetes Association’s Tour de Cure. This year in Detroit, hundreds will gather at Comerica Park to ride – or walk - for a great cause. Medical Weight Loss Clinic is thrilled to be a part of it all on Sept. 30.

To celebrate this event, we are bringing with us four people we call our Honored Champions. These team members will share their weight loss journey and give hope to those who struggle to lose weight – for any reason.

“These individuals were chosen to be MWLC Honored Champions because they serve as role models for those who struggle with diabetes, heart disease, stroke, Crohn’s disease or colitis,” said Tracy Strieter, Wellness and Business Development Coordinator, Medical Weight Loss Clinic. “Through their stories, they continue to make a positive impact on their health through our services, and inspire others along the way.”

Meet our 2018 Honored Champions:

Vivian D. – At the age of 43, Vivian suffered a stroke that was due to a hole in her heart and high cholesterol. After her cardiologist voiced concerns about operating on her because of her weight, Vivian enrolled in a program at Medical Weight Loss Clinic and lost 40 pounds over the course of 3 months. Her doctor credits her weight loss success with the fact that surgery is no longer necessary, and she can get off of her cholesterol medication.

Kyle L. – When Kyle Lobes used to look at his kids, it was with a sense of foreboding that his weight might prohibit him from watching them grow and thrive. When his weight topped out at 284 pounds, he knew he had to make some changes, lest he regret it. So he started on a program last November at Medical Weight Loss Center and has watched more than 70 pounds melt away as he focuses on eating better and chasing his kids around the house.

Maurice M. – Maurice has a history of diabetes that runs in his family, and his doctor informed him recently that he was straddling the border of diabetes, due to his weight. As an avid gym-goer, Maurice was discouraged with his loss of energy due to weight gain. But after losing 50 pounds at Medical Weight Loss Clinic, he finds he has the energy needed to attack the gym as often as he likes, which has made his weight loss journey one with a happy ending.

Tony T. – Like many, Tony struggled to lose weight for a long time. He tried every method he could but didn’t find lasting success until he joined programs here at Medical Weight Loss Clinic. His waist size went down 10 inches and he was able to stop taking three medications. Tony believes in following the program and said his confidence and relationships are all the better for it.

Medical Weight Loss Clinic’s participation in the Tour de Cure is part of its 2018 Giveback Campaign where we support and give back to the continual research and community services provided by the American Heart Association, the American Diabetes Association and the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Michigan in 2018.

Want to join our champions? To register to ride in the Tour de Cure Michigan, or learn more about the event, please visit their website.

If you have tried everything and can’t get the results you’re aiming for, or if you are just starting out in a wellness journey, we are here to help. Book a free consultation at 248-353-8446 or schedule online here.