Diets are not always the answer when trying to lose weight and be healthy.
“Diets usually don’t work because people are miserable when they diet,” said Brian Connelly, owner of Neos Med Spa, with locations near Mesa and in Scottsdale. “Diets force people into unnatural ways of eating. Once off their diet, dieters often go back to their unhealthy habits and gain the weight right back.”
Also, because dieters feel tired and hungry, they often give up before losing the weight they want. “You can lose up to a pound a week on the supervised weight loss program at Neos Med Spa,” Brian claimed. “Participants eat healthy without starving themselves or feeling hungry or weak. In fact, they feel great.”
If you are carrying around 30 to 40 pounds of excess weight, Brian likens that to having a full backpack strapped on you day and night, sapping your strength and energy. On their program, the average person can lose that amount in four to 10 weeks.
The Neos Med Spa program, supervised by medical director Briana Cain, NMD, includes an easy-to-follow healthy diet and weekly counseling, which helps people change their eating habits without feeling deprived. “People eat for reasons other than hunger,” Brian continued. “Counselors address that. We also teach portion control and how to understand food labels. Our easy, tasty recipes make mealtime enjoyable.” And most of all, the rapid weight loss is instantly encouraging.
In addition, Neos Med Spa provides weekly B-12 shots and administers hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) hormones. The hCG hormone is a natural hormone the body manufactures during pregnancy.
“When you cut calories, your body goes into starvation mode, and desperately tries to hang on to whatever fat your body has stored,” Brian explained. “On the other hand, during pregnancy, a reduction in calories prompts the body to release stored fats as food and energy to protectively nourish the body. This process works in men, as well as women, because it affects the fat-burning metabolism.”
Brian humorously refers to the technique as the Dr. TED Diet. “TED stands for Thermo Endorphoric Diet—burning fat while feeling great. Neos Med Spa has helped thousands take off weight during the 13 years we have been in operation,” Brian stated.
To encourage everyone to follow their New Year’s resolutions to lose weight, Neos Med Spa is offering a discount of $150 for a six-week program. Since Brian feels most of us are more successful if we work with a friend, he also offers an additional $50 off for joining with a friend.
“A group can be even more fun,” Brian suggested. “Our staff will come out to your home or center to serve a weight-loss group of three to five, like your family, neighbors, tennis partners or whatever. It promotes a real support system, and you can even try out new recipes by preparing a meal together,” Brian said. “Call us for a complimentary consultation or information on any of our services.”
For information on weight loss or any other spa services, such as anti-aging, skin care or laser hair removal, call (480) 425-7662. Neos Med Spa is located at 9030 S. McClintock Drive, on the border of Mesa and Tempe, and at 14350 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., in Scottsdale.