WEIGHT LOSS IS DIFFERENT
FOR EVERYBODY
The days of fad diets and trends are over. Effective weight management is about understanding what makes us unique.
The days of fad diets and trends are over. Effective weight management is about understanding what makes us unique.
As pioneers of the medical weight loss industry, we know better than most that weight loss isn’t just about eating less carbs or more green smoothies. Our decades of experience as a medical weight loss center shows us that there are a wide range of factors that influence our ability to lose weight.
Genetics may determine anywhere from 25-80% of our weight, according to a Harvard study. Regardless of genes, we're able to create an individualized program that can overcome the biological obstacles that may be getting in the way of your success.
The hormones in our body are key players in countless bodily functions, from telling us we’re hungry or full to storing fat. By understanding our hormones (and sometimes giving them a little push in the right direction) we can influence the weight loss process.
The bacteria in our gut plays a big role in how we process things like sugars and carbs—an imbalance can even prevent us from metabolizing certain foods the right way. We can work together to restore gut health and make it easier to lose weight.
You probably know someone who can eat whatever they want without gaining a pound. That’s because everyone has a different metabolism. By understanding your resting metabolic rate, we can create a care plan just for you that matches your unique metabolic profile.
Cravings and eating habits are often chalked up to “willpower”— however, neurochemistry can be hereditary and beyond our control. Understanding what makes us tick is fundamental to making lasting changes. We’ll help you identify and overcome those unhelpful habits that are making it hard to make weight loss permanent.
Losing weight is difficult enough already. If you’re under stress at work or at home, losing weight is even harder — when we’re tired or fatigued, our brain craves fatty, sugary foods. Our Wellness Coaches are here to help you identify the environmental triggers that are setting you back and provide realistic solutions.
Our approach to weight loss isn’t a one-size-fits-all model. We look at every factor that may influence weight in order to create a care plan that fits you perfectly.
We see 10% weight loss in 3 months on average—more than twice as much as leading competitors.
Read inspiring stories from our community of amazing patients who have found lasting success through the Blue Sky program.
We’ve been passionate about helping people achieve better health outcomes since 2008. With 5 locations in North Carolina and +10,000 patients served, we know what successful weight loss healthcare looks like.
DR. DAVID LAMOND, D.O.
KRISTEN HUNTER
SARAH STULL
MIKAYLA SPELLICY