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Medical Weight Loss in Dallas and Southlake

Naila Malik MD FIT weight loss program is custom designed by Dr. Naila Malik to help you achieve and maintain your healthy body weight. The program is aimed to optimize your metabolism for fat loss and real, lasting results.
As a practicing physician with 20 years of experience, Dr. Malik has treated countless patients with obesity, excess weight, prediabetes and host of medical problems resulting from excess weight.
Diet, physical activity, chronic stress, poor sleep can all affect weight gain and efficiency of weight loss. Naila Malik MD FIT takes into account all aspects of lifestyle for lasting weight management.
Most of our patients experience improvement in energy, cholesterol, blood pressure and overall health within weeks and are able to maintain their healthy weight for longer period of time than with most other diets.
The goal of our program is to help you implement permanent lifestyle alteration which changes your relationship with food, exercise and stress management.
Instead of focusing on loosing a few pounds we emphasize the importance of adopting a healthier lifestyle for life and shift your focus from scale to better health and fitness.
We supplement the healthy lifestyle with B12 Lipotropic injections and Dr. Malik may prescribe an appetite suppressant for short term ONLY to help you cultivate the new eating habits.
For more information about Naila Malik MD FIT weight loss program in Dallas, please call our office at 888-210-9693 for an appointment

Dallas Medical Weight Loss Clinic

B-12 Lipotropic weight-loss solution is an injectable solution which contains B12, B6 and MIC ( methione, inositol and choline ). We administer B12 lipotropic injections weekly as part of our Naila MD FIT weight loss program for our Dallas and Southlake weight loss patients.

The three essential components in the B12-ipotropic shots have the following actions:
Lipotropic Agents: Lipotropic agent by definition are compounds that facilitate fat burning. These agents are administered to break down fat deposits in problem areas such as mid section, abdomen and thighs. They may help reduce fat deposits in the liver.

Vitamin B12:
B12 is an essential coenzyme in the metabolic pathway of carbohydrates and by facilitating carbohydrate metabolism, it helps lower insulin, reduce inflammation, boost energy and accelerate the fat burning process. B12 is a key vitamin for red blood cell formation. and normal functioning of the nervous systems.

Vitamin B6:
B6 is a coenzyme in the metabolism of amino acids, lipids and carbohydrates, including hormones and neurotransmitters. B6 provides the a boost of energy levels, which is essential for an active lifestyle.

MIC: Methionine, Inositol, Choline
Methionine: Methione is an amino acid which prevents excess fat deposits and helps boost energy Do not get Methionine if you have sulfonamide allergy
Inositol: Inositol is a nutrient which helps metabolize fat.
Choline: Choline is an essential nutrient and is a precursor for neurotransmitter. Deficiency leads to fatty liver. Choline metabolizes fats and cholesterol
Bottom line, when combined with a healthy, sensible lifestyle, B12 lipotropic injection can help boost energy level and improve fat loss.
If you need help with weight loss, and are looking for sensible, healthy, Physician supervised weight loss plan call 888-210-9693 for an appointment.

Over $200 Off 6 week Medical weight loss in Dallas and Southlake from now until January 31, 2013

Happy Holidays!

Your Holiday guide for weight maintenance
10 tips to keep you on track for your weight maintenance goals

Dallas Medical Weight Loss- Holiday Weight Management Tip 10

Opt to Bring a Healthy Dish for Potlucks

For potluck holiday parties opt to bring a scrumptious healthy dish. We have seen a trend toward adding fruits, veggies, cheese platters and healthy baked goodies to the Holiday parties, Try to choose wisely and bringing a healthy dish ensures you can still enjoy the holiday party without the guilt!

Naila MD FIT weight loss program is a comprehensive weight loss and maintenance program designed by Dr. Malik for her patients. The program encompasses diet, physical activity, stress management and sleep patterns for a more thorough approach than diet alone. We use prescription medications and in office injections as clinically indicated. We realize that successful long term weight loss is a results of permanent lifestyle alteration and emphasize this concept throughout the program.
For more information about the Naila MD FIT weight loss in Dallas or Southlake, please call our office at 888-210-9693.

Happy Holidays!

Your Holiday guide for weight maintenance

Dallas Medical Weight Loss- Holiday Weight Management Tip 9

Use Appetite Spoilers to Prevent Overindulgence

Eating a large healthy meal before a party or shopping event can ruin your appetite for the holiday treats!

We use this strategy for our weight loss patients and it works great for long term weight management! Eat a large salad, or big plate of low glycemic index fruits and high fiber veggies with lean protein before a Holiday party. Don't forget to hydrate with plenty of water with your healthy snacks. A full stomach is the best defense against all those yummy treats and can keep you on track for your weight loss goals.

Naila MD FIT weight loss program is a comprehensive weight loss and maintenance program designed by Dr. Malik for her patients. The program encompasses diet, physical activity, stress management and sleep patterns for a more thorough approach than diet alone. We use prescription medications and in office injections as clinically indicated. We realize that successful long term weight loss is a results of permanent lifestyle alteration and emphasize this concept throughout the program.
For more information about the Naila MD FIT weight loss in Dallas or Southlake, please call our office at 888-210-9693.

Happy Holidays!

Your Holiday guide for weight maintenance

Dallas Medical Weight Loss- Holiday Weight Management Tip 8

Occupy Your Mouth While Baking or Cooking for the Holidays

Taste testing while cooking or baking can literally get out of hand and jeopardize your weight loss. Have a full stomach with healthy foods and try keeping your mouth busy while you are cooking or baking. Chew sugar free gum or snack on sunflower seeds. Chatting with a friend also keeps your mouth occupied and prevents over indulging

Naila MD FIT weight loss program is a comprehensive weight loss and maintenance program designed by Dr. Malik for her patients. The program encompasses diet, physical activity, stress management and sleep patterns for a more thorough approach than diet alone. We use prescription medications and in office injections as clinically indicated. We realize that successful long term weight loss is a results of permanent lifestyle alteration and emphasize this concept throughout the program.
For more information about the Naila MD FIT weight loss in Dallas or Southlake, please call our office at 888-210-9693.

Happy Holidays!

Your Holiday guide for weight maintenance

Keep Temptations out of Sight

If you are like me, out of sight, out of mind works best!
With so much temptation, baked gifts, holiday cookies, baked bars, cakes and candies, having these laying around on the kitchen counter top makes it harder to resist especially when you are stressed! Make a conscious effort to not bring any treats home if possible and whatever holiday treats find their way into your home, store in opaque, closed jars instead of clear containers and cake plates.

Naila MD FIT weight loss program is a comprehensive weight loss and maintenance program designed by Dr. Malik for her patients. The program encompasses diet, physical activity, stress management and sleep patterns for a more thorough approach than diet alone. We use prescription medications and in office injections as clinically indicated. We realize that successful long term weight loss is a results of permanent lifestyle alteration and emphasize this concept throughout the program.
For more information about the Naila MD FIT medical weight loss in Dallas or Southlake, please call our office at 888-210-9693.

Happy Holidays!

Your Holiday guide for weight maintenance

Dallas Medical Weight Loss- Holiday Weight Management Tip 6

Partner up with a Weight Loss Buddy

Having a weight loss buddy with similar goals can be really helpful with weight loss all year round and even more so during the holidays
Buddies encourage and motivate each other, give you the drive to hit the gym and keep away from the holiday treats. Having a like mined weight loss buddy can provide moral support and help lower holiday stress

In our office, many of our patients start the Naila MD FIT weight loss program with their friend of spouse and we have seen successful weight loss AND weight maintenance over and over again. Health conscious, like minded friends can be your biggest motivators, especially around the festive yet stressful holiday time!

Naila MD FIT weight loss program is a comprehensive weight loss and maintenance program designed by Dr. Malik for her patients. The program encompasses diet, physical activity, stress management and sleep patterns for a more thorough approach than diet alone. We use prescription medications and in office injections as clinically indicated. We realize that successful long term weight loss is a results of permanent lifestyle alteration and emphasize this concept throughout the program.
For more information about the Naila MD FIT weight loss in Dallas or Southlake, please call our office at 888-210-9693.

Happy Holidays!

Family gatherings, holiday parties, sweet treats bring joy and something a little less desirable, a bigger waistline
Studies suggest that 10% of Americans gain 5 pounds or more during the holidays and 50% gain at least a pound!

For all of you, trying to maintain your weight, I have put together a series of weight management tips to get you through the holiday season without adding unwanted pounds

Dallas Medical Weight Loss- Holiday Weight Management Tip 5

Weekly weight measurements has been known to help maintain weight. People who weigh themselves regularly are almost twice as likely to maintain their weight loss than those who don't keep track of their weight. Among the National Weight Control Registry participants who are successful in long-term weight loss maintenance, 75% weigh themselves at least once a week. Weekly Weight measurement is recommended all for weight management, but it is even more important to weight yourself during the holidays to prevent gaining pounds to get a head start with early detection.

Naila MD FIT weight loss program is a comprehensive weight loss and maintenance program designed by Dr. Malik for her patients. The program encompasses diet, physical activity, stress management and sleep patterns for a more thorough approach than diet alone. We use prescription medications and in office injections as clinically indicated. We realize that successful long term weight loss is a results of permanent lifestyle alteration and emphasize this concept throughout the program.
For more information about the Naila MD FIT weight loss in Dallas or Southlake, please call our office at 888-210-9693.

Happy Holidays!

Family gatherings, holiday parties, sweet treats bring joy and something a little less desirable, a bigger waistline
Studies suggest that 10% of Americans gain 5 pounds or more during the holidays and 50% gain at least a pound!

For all of you, trying to maintain your weight, I have put together a series of weight management tips to get you through the holiday season without adding unwanted pounds

Dallas Medical Weight Loss- Holiday Weight Management Tip 4

Food Diary-Track What you Eat

Make it a habit to Keep track of what you eat by keeping a food diary during Holidays to help you stay on target. Holiday time is loaded with little temptations that somehow find their way into our mouth without any thought!
In our office, we tell our patients to allow themselves a "controlled treat time" for important occasions but keep portion size small and make up over the next couple of day. Denying yourself leads to frustration-breakdown and overindulgence. Plan ahead and be smart, have an occasional treat in moderation and make up the next couple of days. This helps our patients stay on weight goal target.

Naila MD FIT weight loss program is a comprehensive weight loss and maintenance program designed by Dr. Malik for her patients. The program encompasses diet, physical activity, stress management and sleep patterns for a more thorough approach than diet alone. We use prescription medications and in office injections as clinically indicated. We realize that successful long term weight loss is a results of permanent lifestyle alteration and emphasize this concept throughout the program.
For more information about the Naila MD FIT weight loss in Dallas or Southlake, please call our office at 888-210-9693.

Happy Holidays!

Family gatherings, holiday parties, sweet treats bring joy and something a little less desirable, a bigger waistline
Studies suggest that 10% of Americans gain 5 pounds or more during the holidays and 50% gain at least a pound!

For all of you, trying to maintain your weight, I have put together a series of weight management tips to get you through the holiday season without adding unwanted pounds

Dallas Medical Weight Loss- Holiday Weight Management Tip # 3

Eat Regular Meals

Skipping meals is the wrong strategy for weight control. It inevitably leads to overeating at the next meal. Eating "smart" low carbohydrate, high protein, low fat meals with fiber every 3-4 hours keeps the metabolic balance of metabolic hormones which stabilize your weight. It also keeps you full and satisfied so you don"t overindulge in heavy Holiday desserts and hor'devoures.
When planning for Holiday parties, it is best to eat ligt and smart all day to prevent overeating of calorie packed holiday foods.
The Naila MD FIT weight loss programs stresses the importance of regularly spaced, healthy meals, high in lean protein, low in saturated fat and with low glycemic index, high fiber carbohydrates for weight maintenance.

Naila MD FIT weight loss program is a comprehensive weight loss and maintenance program designed by Dr. Malik for her patients. The program encompasses diet, physical activity, stress management and sleep patterns for a more thorough approach than diet alone. We use prescription medications and in office injections as clinically indicated. We realize that successful long term weight loss is a results of permanent lifestyle alteration and emphasize this concept throughout the program.

For more information on Naila MD FIT weight loss in Dallas or Southlake, please call our office 888-210-9693 for information.

Happy Holidays!

Family gatherings, holiday parties, sweet treats bring joy and something a little less desirable, a bigger waistline
Studies suggest that 10% of Americans gain 5 pounds or more during the holidays and 50% gain at least a pound!

For all of you, trying to maintain your weight, I have put together a series of weight management tips to get you through the holiday season without adding unwanted pounds

Naila Malik MD- Dallas Medical Weight Loss, Weight Management Tip 2

De-Stress

Holiday stress with party planning, travel, family visits, gift shopping can all add up and drive you crazy. Stress has many detrimental effects on your body including emotional overeating and belly fat deposits.Plan ahead to reduce stress, make holidays easy on yourself by lowering your expectations from your own self, take on only as much as you can handle, if you are still stressed try stress management with deep breathing, yoga, meditation and just putting some "me" time aside for yourself.
Adequate stress management leads to lowering of stress hormone levels, cortisol, which is implicated in lowering your metabolism and causes mid section fat gain.

We counsel our patients in the Naila MD FIT weight loss program and emphasize the importance of adequate stress management as essential to overall health and long term weight management.

Naila MD FIT weight loss program is a comprehensive weight loss and maintenance program designed by Dr. Malik for her patients. The program encompasses diet, physical activity, stress management and sleep patterns for a more thorough approach than diet alone. We use prescription medications and in office injections as clinically indicated. We realize that successful long term weight loss is a results of permanent lifestyle alteration and emphasize this concept throughout the program.

For more information on Naila MD FIT weight loss in Dallas or Southlake, please call our office 888-210-9693 for information.

Naila Malik MD-Dallas Weight Loss Tips for the Holidays

Happy Holidays!

Family gatherings, holiday parties, sweet treats bring joy and something a little less desirable, a bigger waistline
Studies suggest that 10% of Americans gain 5 pounds or more during the holidays and 50% gain at least a pound!

For all of you, trying to maintain your weight, I have put together a series of weight management tips to get you through the holiday season without adding unwanted pounds

Don't Skip Breakfast strong

A low fat, high protein, breakfast with fiber helps curb appetite and boosts energy. The National Weight control reported that among people who maintained long term weight loss, 78% eat breakfast every day. Skipping breakfast leads to 4.5 times more likelihood of obesity and on average breakfast skippers have a higher BMI compared with those start their day with a healthy breakfast. We encourage all our patients in our Nail MD FIT medical weight loss program to include a healthy breakfast in their diet daily

Start off right with a healthy breakfast for an energizing, charged up day!

Naila MD FIT weight loss program is a comprehensive weight loss and maintenance program designed by Dr. Malik for her patients. The program encompasses diet, physical activity, stress management and sleep patterns for a more thorough approach than diet alone. We use prescription medications and in office injections as clinically indicated. We realize that successful long term weight loss is a results of permanent lifestyle alteration and emphasize this concept throughout the program.

For more information on Naila MD FIT weight loss in Dallas or Southlake, please call our office 888-210-9693 for information.

Medical Weight Loss and Hcg- Facts

Hcg (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) has recently been heavily advertised for weight loss with a VERY low calorie diet. I do not recommend this diet in our practice for several reasons, most important being it is not safe!
If you are considering "the Hcg weight loss" here are three important questions you need to have answered.

What is Hcg weight loss?

Hcg is human chorionic gonadotropin produced by women during pregnancy. "The Hcg diets" are extremely low calorie diets (500 cal/day) and claim that use of hcg lowers appetite and triggers fat burning.

Is Hcg weight loss safe?

Very Low calorie diets are NEVER safe for ANYONE. They can cause nutritional deficiencies, electrolyte imbalance and even death in extreme cases. At minimum they impair metabolism and provide a set up for recurrent weight gain
Hcg itself can have side effects and should only be administered under physician supervision after careful evaluation. Hcg has been known to increase blood clotting in susceptible individuals which can lead to deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and even death.

Does Hcg work for weight Loss?

The British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology published an article after analysis of hcg research in 1995 showing no benefit of hCG in weight loss.
The American Society of Bariatric Physicians concluded they did not recommend hCG to promote weight loss in December 2009.
In December 2011, the FDA and Federal Trade Commission issued warning letters to seven companies marketing over-the-counter hCG products labeled as "homeopathic" for weight loss. The letters warned the companies that they are violating federal law by selling drugs that have not been approved, and by making unsupported claims for the products.
Hcg will NOT make you lose weight by itself.
Hcg may have a small role in redistributing body mass when combined with sensible lifestyle. Hcg has been used to modestly increase testosterone levels. When combined with a "sensible" lifestyle change, this slight increase in testosterone may lead to muscle preservation and promotion of fat burning. This effect varies from person to person and is obviously more pronounced in men due to their increased ability to produce testosterone.

Bottom line, safe and effective weight loss is the result of permanent lifestyle change and there are no short cuts. Medication to suppress appetite may be used for short period of time at Physician discretion and Hcg may help certain individuals after thorough medical history as determined by Physician.

If you would like more information about our NailaFIT MD weight loss program, please call our office 888-210-9693 for an appointment

Medical Weight Loss- 6 Weeks for $499- Until October 31, 2012

Everyone is aware that excessive fat and body weight are serious health concerns... and that losing weight and keeping it off are difficult. Weight loss and long-term healthy weight involve complex physiological equations that are different for each person. That's why diets don't work... and why millions of Americans struggle with excessive weight and a whole host of related health problems. But a healthy weight and a happier, more fulfilling life are achievable.
While calories are important to any weight loss program, NailaFitMD is different from other plans in that it considers and addresses all aspects of your unique weight problem. Diet, stress, hormone changes, sleep patterns, activity levels and health problems are all important. Also, your NailaFitMD plan will include specific dietary guidelines and supplement recommendations, prescription for medications as clinically indicated, aerobic exercise, strength training and lifestyle modification guidelines, all of which are essential to long-term weight-loss success.
There is NO "magic pill" or "weight loss injection" which will make you loose weight.
The amount of weight loss varies for each individual and depends on YOUR ability to make positive lifestyle changes, genetics, presence or absence of any medical conditions.

For more information on our Southlake Medical Weight Loss program, please call our office 888-210-9693 for an appointment.

Southlake Medical Weight Loss Update

It is interesting how many times our patients have asked me what I think of "fat melting" devices. In all honesty, I am a little skeptical and I have always believed that there are no shortcuts to looking good and being healthy.
Here is a link to an interesting article on one of these fat melting devices being recalled by FDA:

Fairwarning: The LipoTron 3000 (Lipo-Ex) FDA UnApproved $85k Massager

Basically the Lipoton3000 is just fancy and VERY expensive massager with no effect on fat melting and FDA is to "expeditiously complete its criminal investigation of the distribution, sale, and promotion of the LipoTron device and take appropriate legal action against those individuals, companies, and user facilities that are found by the agency to have engaged in any illegal marketing or promotion of this device."

Lesson is NOT to jump on every new device which sounds too good to be true!

While calories are important to any weight loss program, ounr medical weight loss program, NailaFitMD is different from other plans in that it considers and addresses all aspects of your unique weight problem. Diet, stress, hormone changes, sleep patterns, activity levels and health problems are all important. Also, your NailaFitMD plan will include specific dietary guidelines and supplements, medications as clinically indicated, aerobic exercise, strength training and lifestyle modifications, all of which are essential to long-term weight-loss success.

Unfortunately machines or lasers cannot replace healthy lifestyle which takes a little determination and discipline.

If you are serious about getting to and staying at your healthy weight, call our office 888-210-9693 for an appointment for our weight loss program.

We are currently offering 30% off medically supervised weight loss until July 31, 2012