Wellness - St. Petersburg Weight Loss

Your body is not the same as anybody else's.  Why should your diet be?

Simply put, there is no "one shoe fits all" weight loss program so quit searching for a magic diet. At WeightSmart MD, we are here to listen to you and help you make smart decisions as you change to a healthier "way of life". Start living your life to its fullest potential with a balance of physical, mental and emotional well-being. We know that your commitment to a weight loss diet is a commitment to a life-changing event. Mark A. Roberts, M.D. is a highly trained bariatric doctor who has dedicated his practice to the fight against obesity and unwanted weight gain.

We know that losing weight is only a part of the challenge that you face when you start a weight loss diet. Keeping the unwanted weight off and attaining a new level of wellness are equally important. Dr. Roberts and his medical staff have helped hundreds of patients reach his or her weight loss goals in St. Petersburg. In fact, once you have reached your weight goals, we invite you to come back regularly for weekly or monthly weigh-ins free of charge. Give us a call today at 727-343-9100 for your appointment with the leading St. Pete weight loss clinic.

Your individualized WeightSmart MD weight loss program begins with an induction phase to put your body on the right track for weight loss. You will be given a personalized low calorie diet consisting of high-protein, low-fat foods. Once you transition to your new weight loss diet, Dr. Roberts will add fresh vegetables and fruits to expand your list of heart healthy foods. As you continue to lose weight, our staff at the weight loss clinic in St. Petersburg will get a better idea as to what is working and not working for your weight management program.

At WeightSmart MD, we are here to provide the support you need through each phase of your St. Pete weight loss program. Our staff understand the challenges you face in losing weight and establishing a new "way of life". We encourage our Bay-area patients to share their feelings about his or her weight loss plan with their weight loss advisor. Remember, you don't have to go it alone. The goal at our St. Pete weight loss clinic is to help you shed unwanted pounds and manage weight gain for a healthier, lighter you.

The Weight Loss Problem

A lot of patients who visit our weight loss center in St. Petersburg do not realize how their problems with weight gain may be linked to co-morbid conditions. Being overweight and experiencing difficulty in losing and keeping unwanted weight off, can be a symptom of a chronic metabolic illness. The advantage of choosing WeightSmart MD as your weight loss clinic is our medically trained support staff and experienced bariatric weight loss doctor. We are here to support you at every point in your weight loss program with the medical attention that you require.

We will help you understand the health and wellness benefits of weight loss. St. Petersburg weight loss patients who are frustrated with their prior attempts to lose weight can find out for themselves how our modern weight loss techniques work for them. With as little as a 5% to 10% reduction in body weight, you can reduce the risks for:

Type 2 Diabetes Cardiovascular Diseases High Blood Pressure Some Types of Cancer Osteoarthritis Problems with High Cholestrol Sleep Apnea

WeightSmart MD can help you if:

You need to lose 20 or more pounds You are frustrated by failed attempts to lose weight You already have weight-related health problems You are included in a "high risk" category due to weight Your doctor has told you to lose weight

Diet Is Not A Dirty Word

Many overweight St. Pete patients have learned to hate the word D-I-E-T. But, an effective diet for an overweight or obese weight loss patient shouldn't be thought of as a bad thing. In fact, did you know that the word "diet" comes for the Latin root word "diaeta", which means way of living. This is the attitude that we encourage our weight loss patients at our St. Pete clinic to adopt before embarking on their weight loss mission. Dr. Roberts and his staff want you to do more than just lose unwanted weight. We want you to see yourself living a new and improved way of life that will result in a lighter, more energetic and healthier you.