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Mike C – 70 lbs Weight Loss

Mike C Weight Loss testimonial

Overweight. Uncomfortable. High Blood Pressure. I either had to learn to live with this or had to do something. I found myself to be constantly dieting, achieving minimal results that were short-lived and then I would be right back where I started. Nothing was working. Frustrated, my primary care physician told me of Dr. Scinta and Medical Weight Loss of New York as a possible solution.

My MWL journey started in September of 2015. I was skeptical, nothing in the past had worked, but at this point it was worth the chance. Through my first few visits of measuring and planning, I started to gain some confidence and developed a “hey this may work” attitude and started on my program.

Programs are customized for each individual based on many factors – I was lucky, in the sense that I had a favorable metabolism and was already actively working out on a regular basis. Some programs frown on exercising during weight loss – but I was able to incorporate exercise in to my program. The official name for my program was a Partial-Meal-Replacement. This consisted of a high protein shake for breakfast, a protein bar for snack, a high protein shake for lunch, a protein bar for snack, a healthy lean and green dinner and a small snack in the evening. Sticking to this program I was able to see immediate results – I lost 30 pounds in the first 30 days. (I did say I had a favorable metabolism!) The weight loss continued at a less drastic pace and today, 16 months later I am nearing 70 pounds of weight lost.  It is a great feeling seeing people that you have not seen in a while as they double-take when looking at you.

This is the part the MWL staff doesn’t want you to hear! There were no foods or drinks that I wanted that I did without. Additionally, multiple golf trips with the guys, vacations and an all-inclusive week in the Caribbean. During my program, I learned about ME. What types of foods helped ME to lose? What foods made ME gain? How many calories do I need? How much protein? Knowing all this plus keeping track of what I put into my body – was the key to my success. I knew that after a bad day or week, I had to buckle down and get back on track and I did.

MWL has changed my life. I am no longer uncomfortable and was able to stop taking my blood pressure medicines. I have learned the benefits of good nutrition and making smart choices. Dinners at home in the past that may have contained a frozen bag of this or a can of that, have been replaced by actual lean meats, fresh vegetables – it is actually enjoyable to cook meals and expand the foods we eat. AND, yes I bought my first pair of skinny jeans!

I have gotten to where I wanted to be with MWL and I have transitioned off into a maintenance program of my own. I continue to eat healthy and still have a personal goal to lose another 10 pounds in the coming months. This picture of me shows just how much weight I had been needlessly carrying around!

I cannot thank Dr. Scinta and the entire MWL team enough for the guidance and support that they provided me over the past year.

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4 Comments

  1. Talia

    AWESOME JOB ! We were just here for support and knowledge, you did the rest. So great job and keep it up. Wishing you the best throughout the rest of your journey.

  2. Jennifer Frisina

    This is so great Michael, congrats!!! I love the after pic, a very clever way to put your weight loss into perspective!
    So proud of you, keep up the great work.

  3. Sam

    Mike- What a great testimonial! You touched on so many important factors. Skinny jeans….woohoo! I love the bowling ball pic. Keep up the fantastic work 🙂

  4. Wendy

    What a pleasure it has been to help you reach your goal Mike! I love the bowling balls- never seen anyone use that approach but it just goes to show you how awesome you are- successful and ingenious! Here’s to a healthy and happy life ahead!

    Xox Doc


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