Jeff H.
lost 55 lbs. at MWLC in Clinton Township*
Jeff’s story…
The journey to a healthier weight looks different for everyone. For Jeff H., a patient at Medical Weight Loss Clinic in Clinton Township, the experience included weight fluctuations, struggles, setbacks and finally success when he found what he calls his “happy weight.”
Jeff succeeded in losing more than 55 pounds and he’s kept that extra weight off for more than 8 years. He’s quick to credit the team at Medical Weight Loss Clinic for their ongoing support.
“The most challenging part about the program are the days you feel like you've gone backwards, or feel like you're struggling to make progress,” he shares. “But having experts who can explain what's going on, and how your body is going through stages as you lose weight helped me to understand that - sometimes - change takes time. The encouragement to keep going, where I would have given up on my own, is priceless.”
Jeff’s journey started in such a relatable way. He wasn’t the first to notice the extra weight – or the way his life had slowed down a bit.
“I got up from the dinner table one night, and my wife - in a very sweet and loving voice - said ‘Sweetie, I think you're getting fat.’” he recalls. “That was enough for me to want to find a smarter way to maintain my weight.”
Jeff poses with his before photo.
He found Medical Weight Loss Clinic by searching online and reading reviews. He scheduled his first consultation at the Clinton Township location near his home and found the whole process easy to follow.
“I love the staff there, and their support and expert advice is the reason I keep going back to check-in and maintain my weight!” he says.
Jeff began a personalized program that took into account his travels for work. Staying in hotels doesn’t make it possible to prep and cook like he could at home. So, the staff worked with him to provide simple guidelines to follow when dining out and healthy substitutions that made it easier to stay on track - like choosing a side dish as an entrée. Jeff learned to make adjustments that fit his lifestyle and resulted in a lower number on the scale.
“My energy level and quality of life is really what I appreciate now,” Jeff says. “I wasn't unhappy before Medical Weight Loss Clinic, but now I'm still going to the gym on a regular basis. I'm traveling with my wife more. I feel better (and fit better) on airplanes when I travel.”
“The encouragement to keep going, where I would have given up on my own, is priceless.”
Those positive changes are noticeable. Jeff says he’s often asked about how he lost weight. Every time, he is happy to share his story. He says he has a better understanding of how to eat, how much food he actually needs and he didn’t need to give up foods he enjoys.
When others want to learn more about his experience, he asks: “Why are you waiting?”
“ My weight fluctuated for a while until I found where I was happy,” he says. “I've been able to maintain this happy weight for several years. I tell everyone that it's well over 8 years that I've been going to MWLC, but that's only because I'm pretty sure I lost count. I'd have to say it's probably closer to 10-12 years by now. And I have every intent of continuing to work with the staff at Medical Weight Loss Clinic on Garfield to help maintain this progress.
“They not only helped me get here, they help me stay here.”
Are you ready to drop extra pounds, learn how to eat to enhance your health and find the kind of support that allows you to maintain a healthier life?
