Outline

• Introduction
• About WeightLoss Medications
• Weight Loss Medications in Your Diet Program
• Getting Started — Successfully!!
• A Word About Exercise...

I. Introduction

Dr. Abraham Kryger has practiced nutritional medicine for over 25 years, using diet, exercise, and weight loss medications, in conjunction with other complimentary therapies to achieve a balance of physical and emotional Wellness. His patients have had exceptional results, as can be seen from the collection of testimonials posted on this website.

The Monterey Preventive Medical Clinic has developed a comprehensive Clinical Weight Loss Program which incorporates both diet and exercise along with medications to help patients who are overweight or obese to lose weight and PERMANENTLY maintain their weight loss. This is not an easy process, and for most people, requires monthly or bimonthly visits for up to one to two years. In 1997, Dr. Kryger began diet consultations with patients over the Internet and via personal telephone discussions. These consultations are best achieved in conjunction with regular visits to your own medical professional.

According to Dr. Kryger, "The best weight loss is slow
but steady, and averages from 4-10 pounds per month. There is no guarantee, implied or otherwise, that my program will work for everyone, however, my patients have had good results and many have lost weight within this range." Dr. Kryger adds: "We have developed a completely updated and satisfying variation of the traditional Cabbage Soup Diet plan to assist our patients in achieving a quick start on their weight loss program. The patient then goes on to achieve their goal weight through a combination of lifestyle modification, diet and exercise, with the assistance of weight loss medications as indicated. Thereafter, our Practical Guide for weight loss maintenance and permanent weight loss helps the patient live an active, enjoyable lifestyle, free from the health risks and emotional burdens of excess weight.

Most importantly, I use the Dr K's Monterey Diet™ MYSELF, whenever I need to lose a few extra pounds. In late April 2001, I realized I had picked up a few extra pounds since the holidays. I went on DrK's CC Diet® for a week, and lost SEVEN pounds. There is no question: If this plan didn't work for me AND for my patients, I would not be promoting it."

II. About Weight Loss Medications

For some obese and overweight patients, medications such as Phentermine, a non-addictive amphetamine derivative (also sold as "Fastin", "Adipex", "Sanorex" or "Prelu-2") are used. Sibutramine, a NEW long acting serotonin stimulant, sold under the name "Meridia", is currently being used with excellent results for appetite control. "Xenical", a fat absorbing medication, offers another option for weight loss.

• Graphical Results of weight loss medications (pending).

Fenfluramine, which had been used by physicians for over twenty years, and "Redux", a derivative of fenfluramine, have not been proven safe or effective, and have been voluntarily removed from the market.

Some obese patients may require medications called thermogenic agents which help stimulate their metabolism; these contain both Caffeine and Ephedrine. Metabolife®, sold over the counter, is a thermogenic agent, but should be used under a physician's supervision.

When incorporating medications into your weight loss program, federal law requires that prescription and usage must be supervised by a physician. A blood chemistry panel and blood pressure must be taken before starting the medications, and patients are monitored regularly while on the program.

III. Weight Loss Medications in Your Diet Program

If you feel you would be benefitted in your efforts to lose weight by including a weight loss medication in your overall clinical weight loss program, the Monterey Preventive Medical Clinic is here to assist you. However, under California law, a personal office visit is necessary before any medication can be prescribed.

IV. Getting Started — Successfully!!

Dr K's Monterey Diet™ is a modified fast which burns fat rapidly while clearing your system of sugar addictions and other impurities. You cannot live on this diet for more than three weeks at a time, but you will lose weight rapidly and easily. Follow the diet plan closely, and enjoy the taste of our terrific Natural Health, SUPER FAT BURNING soup!

• Watch the pounds melt off your body!
• Enjoy our tasty version of this diet!
• Suggestions for variations, including a vegetarian version!
• Rapid weight loss of 10-20 pounds is common!
• Switch to Dr K's Maintenance Plan to stabilize your weight loss!
• Special Offer for 2007!!
  Dr K's Permanent Weight Loss Package !!
  
  
  

V. A Word About Exercise...

You've probably heard the expression:

If you always do what you've always done,
you'll always get what you've always gotten.

Well, it's true. You may have lost (and found!) thousands of pounds in your lifetime. But, there is simply no escaping these simple facts:

1. No matter how much you may despise it, the reality is: if you put food in your mouth, you must move your body.
2. No matter how few calories you consume, if you don't increase — or at least maintain — your metabolism rate by burning calories, your body will go into "starvation mode" or reduced metabolic function, and your weight loss will slow to the point that you become bored and quit before achieving your goal.
3. You MUST EXERCISE, even if it is only walking briskly for 1/2 hour every day. That simple half hour of increased movement (on top of limiting your caloric intake) is all you need to achieve a steady, satisfying weight loss.

If you CANNOT COMMIT to the simple, immutable necessity of changing your lifestyle, YOU WILL ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU'VE ALWAYS GOTTEN.

Stand in front of a full length mirror, and ask yourself... it's Spring 2001:
ARE YOU READY??

Dr.K's Practical Guide to Permanent Weight Loss can show you the way.

The choice is yours, and...

The Monterey Preventive Medical Clinic is here to help.

Enjoy your life: it is always worth living! — Dr. A. Kryger