First, consult with a health care professional. Dr. Winchester is knowledgeable in nutrition and exercise and is an excellent resource for help in weight loss and nutrition.

Second, take control of the two most powerful factors controlling your weight: diet and exercise. Portion control is one of the easiest ways to reduce excess body fat. Eat slowly and stop eating when you are no longer hungry. Think of your body as a machine with moving parts, and give it the right fuel to keep the engine running smoothly!

Third, get moving! Hiring a personal trainer to design a program for you and give you support and motivation will give you the best chance for continued progress, and can keep you interested as your exercise routine varies.

 To learn more about Dr. Winchester’s nutrition program and personal training, call The Winchester Institute at 614-760-5555 today, or visit our website www.thewinchesterinstitute.com for more nutrition information!

As a person gains weight, moving around may become more difficult.   Therefore, many obese people choose to remain inactive. This lack of movement in the joints can accelerate degenerative changes which are seen in cases of osteoarthritis. If an obese person does remain inactive, the extra body weight puts additional stress and strain on the muscles, ligaments and joints.

Postural changes are also common in obese people, usually caused by carrying extra weight on their abdomen. As the size of the mid-section increases, the person’s center of gravity shifts forward and the lower back curve is exaggerated to accommodate for these changes. This adds more compressive loads on the joints of the lower back, increasing the risk of subluxation and pain.

 Call 614-760-555 or visit our website www.thewinchesterinsitute.com today to see how Dr. Winchester can help you alleviate your joint and back pain.