Dr. Greg Weckenbrock’s advice:
It’s not too late to add a healthier lifestyle and weight loss to your summer goals. Below are some physician recommended tips on losing weight and feeling great:
Did you know water makes up 60% of your body weight?
Water benefits your body by carrying nutrients to cells and flushing toxins out of vital organs. Dr. Weckenbrock recommends drinking at least 64oz per day.
Eat a well-balanced diet of fruits and vegetables, whole- grains, and lean proteins. Our practice recommends at least 5 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily; 6 servings of whole-grain foods; minimal high fat foods from animal sources; and limit the amount of simple sugars in your diet.
Try to exercise or increase your activity level to 4 or 5 days per week. It is important for you to increase your heart rate and keep it elevated for 30-45 minutes. In the summer, the pool is an excellent choice for cardiovascular exercise and strengthening and it’s easy on the joints. Get out and walk / jog / run.
Dr. Weckenbrock is the Medical Director of Figure Weight Loss, the leading weight management program in the Ohio Valley since 1999. Dr. Weckenbrock is a native of the Greater Cincinnati area. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Kentucky College Of Medicine in 1982. He is a board certified Family Physician and a Diplomat of the American Academy of Family Physicians. He has 34 years of private practice experience and specializes in preventive care through weight loss.
