Your Sustainable Weight Loss Journey

Just over 70% of adults in the United States are classified as overweight or obese. If you’ve tried weight loss in the past and failed, don’t give up just yet. At Marina Village Medicine in Alameda, California, Jagmohan Khaira, MD, and the experienced medical team offer a weight loss program with proven success that helps get the excess weight off and keep it off long term. To learn more or give this medically-supervised weight loss program a try, call Marina Village Medicine today or book an appointment online if you live in Alameda, Oakland, Emeryville, Berkeley, San Leandro, Castro Valley, or Hayward.

Weight Loss Q & A

Being overweight means your body mass index (BMI) is greater than 24.9. A BMI of 30 or higher defines obesity. To calculate your BMI:

  • Multiply your weight in pounds by 703
  • Divide that number by your height in inches
  • Divide by your height in inches again

The amount of body fat vs. muscle you have is important because muscle weighs more than fat and may place you in the overweight category if you’re very muscular.

Weight Loss Formula

We are not another diet regimen or a one size fits all program. We are based on medical science.

Our empowering team of health care professionals are committed to helping real people overcome their real struggle with weight. We start by determining your body’s metabolic rate and use the science of your own body to custom design your weight reduction plan. Using the latest advancements in weight loss medicine including meal replacements, nutritional counselling, intermittent fasting and prescription appetite suppressants/medications we will help you reach your weight loss goals.

Our Formula

Our Formula

Step 01: We measure your Metabolic Rate

We start by measuring your body’s metabolic rate and use the science of your own body to custom design your plan.

Step 02: We evaluate Diet/Nutrition

While calories matter in any weight loss program, the type of calories matter more. We teach you the difference.

Step 03: We assess Prescription Medications

We review your current medications to see if they are causing unnecessary weight gain and assess you for prescription appetite suppressants.

Step 04: We plan Fitness/Exercise

When appropriate, we introduce an individualized moderate exercise plan.

Transform Your Life

Our program is not a new diet, it is a new life!

Our Weight Loss Program

Our program consists of four phases, including

Assessment phase
You’ll begin your weight loss journey by meeting with a board-certified physician and nutrition counselor. The medical team assesses your weight and medical history and completes a physical exam – including blood pressure, EKG, and body composition analyses.

Your physician lets you know if your medications contribute to being overweight, makes suggestions for alternate prescriptions if necessary, and goes over your weight loss goals.

Weight reduction phase
During the weight reduction phase, your provider gives you a custom weight loss plan based on your lifestyle, body composition, medical history, and weight loss goals. The plan might include:

  • Appetite control medications if necessary
  • Intermittent fasting strategies
  • Meal replacements
  • Nutritional supplements and/or nutraceuticals
  • Complimentary vitamin B12 injections

The weight reduction phase may last three months or longer, depending on the amount of weight you’d like to lose. You’ll meet with the Marina Village Medicine weight loss team weekly for weight checks and counseling sessions.

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Transitional phase
When you reach your goal weight, you’ll move to the transitional phase and maintain your target weight by eating right, working out regularly, and maintaining other healthy habits. You’ll receive a long-term, customized weight management plan and meet with the weight loss team every other week for weight checks and nutritional counseling.

Maintenance phase
The final portion of your weight loss program - the maintenance phase - happens after the transitional phase. A weight loss counselor makes adjustments to your lifestyle plan if necessary, so you can maintain a healthy body weight for life. You’ll meet with medical team members monthly during this phase to keep you accountable and ensure you stay on track with the program.

Don’t let past diet failures prevent you from achieving your goal weight. Call Marina Village Medicine for a weight loss consultation or use the online scheduler today.