Despite America's pre-occupation with losing weight and the pursuit of thinness, recent data shows that something is just not working. According to the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and The American College of Endocrinology, we are getting fatter! And, according to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys, the prevalence of overweight and obesity for age 20 years is 59.4% for men and 50.7% for women. This represents more than 97 million adults in America. The treatment of obesity and its associated medical problems cost more than $99 billion each year and consumers also spend in excess of $33 billion annually on weight-reduction products and services.

Even a weight loss of 5-10% can contribute to health benefits. However, taking it off is not nearly as difficult as keeping it off. Studies show that 2/3 of weight loss patients who participate in a program and lose weight regain it all within one year. It is theorized that relapse results because of a complex interaction of physical, mental, emotional, and biological factors that influence energy balance. One of the main physical factors involved in weight loss maintenance is the commitment (or lack thereof) to an exercise program. Other factors in relapse occurrence have to do with the body re-adjusting to a lower calorie intake, de-motivation, & lack of family/environmental support.

Where should we go from here? To understand a new vision, we first have to look historically at our past and what hasn't worked and why. This is just as important as identifying what has worked and why. We also need a new "toolbox", or plethora of strategies, to address the variety of issues surrounding weight management. Once we understand these historical stumbling blocks, we can more successfully achieve weight loss/maintenance goals by utilizing effective weight management strategies.

Syn stands for synthesis. Synergetics is a synthesis of the best pieces of numerous weight loss approaches. The program is designed for the mind, body and soul. Strategies to help you reach your weight goal are targeted at the level of the body, your environment, social interactions, relationships, mind (cognition), emotions and lifestyle habits (such as exercising or being active). Synergetics is "NOT" a "DIET’. It is a program for the total person – a system of energetic living and change. Synergetics will help you build your own toolbox that will not only help you lose that weight, but live a healthier more balanced life while maintaining that weight goal. But best of all, YOU are in control!

• Personalized nutrition plan
• Personalized fitness plan
• Education (nutrition, fitness, shopping, label reading, menu planning)
• Food/mood diary
• Cognitive re-structuring
• Environmental control
• Counseling
• Self-esteem and body image
• Specialized tools for those with diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, high blood pressure,etc
• Problem-solving therapy