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herlife | spotlightSerotonin-Plus WeightLoss of Shawneeby lisa allen | photography by kelli higgins of studio k photographyAh, the joys of a new year. Followingmonths of merriment, typically inthe form of calorie-laden treats andtasty concoctions, most of us avoid the mirrorfor fear of seeing the evidence of our indulgencein the form of tighter clothes and fullerfigures. Add to that the stress of the holidays,and it’s no wonder we often don’t feel ‘likeourselves’ at the start of a new year.It’s no surprise that most people begina diet on January 1st, and probably less of ashock that most fall off their chosen plan ofchoice after just a few short weeks. Expertswill tell you that the primary reason diets fail48 <strong>HERLIFE</strong>MAGAZINE.COMis because most people view weight loss asa quick fix rather than a change of lifestyle.Making changes that last a lifetime canbe almost impossible without the propereducation, support and accountability. Luckyfor Kansas City residents, the experts atSerotonin-Plus Weight Loss of Shawnee offereverything a diet cannot.Led by Dr. Marilyn Richardson andSandra Karley, RN, Serotonin-Plus WeightLoss promises no tricks, gimmicks, bars orshakes to lose weight and live a healthier life.Rather, the center boasts a way for clients totake charge of their weight, their lifestyle and“Led by Dr. MarilynRichardson andSandra Karley, RN,Serotonin-PlusWeight Losspromises no tricks,gimmicks, barsor shakes to loseweight and live ahealthier life.”
the daily habits that lead to long-term success.“What most people don’t realize is that theirweight gain doesn’t result from daily gorgingon large amounts of food. Rather mostof those pounds result from skipping mealsand eating irregularly, then rewarding thatdeprivation with poor choices. We provide afood regimen that clients can remain on therest of their lives,” says Dr. Richardson, “and asupport system to make it through.”“It’s a proven fact that anyone whoembarks on a weight loss plan will lose someweight,” says Dr. Richardson, “but it’s theorientation, the beginning and the end of theprogram, that determines how long the weightwill stay off.” Based on a food plan that iscomprised of grocery store staples there is notransition from diet to ‘normal,’ as with shakeand bar programs, because the food remainsconsistent.With 6-week and 12-week programsto choose from, clients lose an average of35 pounds and most report that it is not adifficult or unpleasant process. The combinationof eating the right foods, the support andmedical expertise of the team and ongoingeducation makes all the difference.“We start with an analysis that determinesa client’s amount of muscle, fat andother statistics, and monitor their heart rateand blood pressure weekly,” says Dr. Richardson.“We also investigate other disordersthat might make losing weight difficult. Theherbal serotonin supplement reduces sugarcravings and makes it easy to consume thefoods that ‘jump-start’ the metabolism.”“Many choose to not introduce thosefoods back into their diet even after the initialtwo weeks, because they feel so much better,”says Sandra. “It’s usually just a matter ofhabit, and once they experience how sugarand simple carbs cause peaks and valleys ofenergy, and how protein helps them feel morestable and less irritable, they choose to feelbetter.”The option to prescribe an appetitesuppressant, when needed to reduce severecravings when behavior modification aloneis difficult, is a unique benefit at Serotonin-Plus. “We have to readjust our eating habits,”<strong>HERLIFE</strong>MAGAZINE.COM 49
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