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MALIBU MEDICAL Weight Loss & Nutrition

If You Can Dream It, Then You Can Achieve It!!!

Welcome to Malibu Medical Weight Loss & Nutrition.

We provide appetite suppresant drug therapy in conjunction with behavioral modification and nutritional programs. Our goal is to set your mind at ease and provide you with the skills and tools to not only lose weight, but to manage a healthier lifestyle over time.

malibu.medical.weight.loss_gmail.com

(208) 322-6291

2999 N. Cole Road - Boise, Idaho

Mission

Our Approach
Start up Package
Office Visit
Lab Work
Medications

Our Approach

A comprehensive consultation to determine the best approach to your treatment.

customized care to fit your needs.

appropiate medical monitoring.

classes to help you modify your lifestyle.

weight gain intervention if needed.

Start up Package

Start-up Package Medical Examination........$75 Lab Work...............................................$55 Two Week Prescription....$35 Start-up Fee...............................Total: =$165 Special Package: $89

Office Visit

Office Visits - $60

The sixty dollar office visit is a flat fee that includes the office visit, your medication, and unlimited Exercise, Lifestyle and Yoga classes. From your initial startup appointment we will see you in two weeks, that appointment will be $60. At that appointment we will review your lab results, and discuss your progress.

Lab Work

Our lab package is a comprehensive Metabolic panel, which includes the following test:

Thyroid profile - determines metabolic health.

Lipid profile - tests cholesterol, and triglycerides.

Lab work is essential because it helps us determine if you will be a safe candidate for pharmaceutical therapy. Lab work will be repeated after six months as a necessary follow - up procedure. This enables us to monitor your progress and to ensure your safe continuance with pharmaceutical therapy.

Medications

Malibu Medical prescribes the following prescription appetite suppressants that are approved by the FDA for your use:

Phentermine

Phendimetrazine

Diethylpropion

We generally start clients on a moderate dosage and make adjustments, if needed. If we find that your initial dosage is not effective, we can either adjust your dosage or completely switch you to a new medication until success is achieved!!! Everyone responds differently and the key is to find out what works best for you.

Medications Nel Frattempo In The Meantime

Phentermine
Phendimetrazine
Diethylpropion

Phentermine

PHENTERMINE (ADIPEX)

Type of Drug -- Anorectic

Dosages -- Capsules 30 mg & 37.5 mg

Usual dosage is 30mg at approximately 2 hours after breakfast for appetite control. Late evening medication should be avoided because of the possibility of resulting insomnia. Administration of one capsule daily has been found to be adequate in depression of the appetite for twelve to fourteen hours.

Side Effects that may be possible with this medication are:

Minor: Blurred vision, constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, dry mouth, euphoria, fatigue, insomnia, irritability, nauseam nervousness, restlessness, stomach pain, sweating, tremors, unpleasant taste in the mouth. These side effects should disappear as your body adjusts to the medication. Dry mouth can be relieved by sucking on ice chips or by chewing sugarless gum.

Major: IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR

Changes in sexual desire, chest pain, difficulty in urination, fever, hair loss, headaches, menstrual irregularities, mental depression, mood changes, palpitations, or sore throat.

Phendimetrazine

PHENDIMETRAZINE (BONTRIL)

Type of Drug -- Anorectic

Dosage -- Tablets (35mg) Sustained release capsules (105 mg)

You can take phendimetrazine with a full glass of water one hour before meals (unless your doctor directs you to do otherwise). In order to avoid difficulty in falling asleep, the last dose of this medication each day should be taken four to six hours before bedtime (regular tablets) or ten to fourteen hours before bedtime (sustained release tablets.) The sustained release form of this medication should be swallowed whole. Breaking, chewing , or crushing these tablets destroys their sustained release activity and may increase the side effects.

Side Effects that may be possible with this medication are:

Major: IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR

Changes in sexual desire, chest pain, difficulty in urination, fever, hair loss, headaches, menstrual irregularities, mental depression, mood changes, palpitations, or sore throat.

Diethylpropion

DIETHYLPROPION (TENUATE)

Type of Drug -- Anorectic

Forms -- Tablets (25mg) or Sustained release tablets (75mg)

You can take diethylpropion with a full glass of water one hour before meals (unless your doctor directs you to do otherwise). In order to avoid difficulty in falling asleep, the last dose of this medication each day should be taken four to six hours before bedtime (regular tablets) or ten to fourteen hours before bedtime (sustained release tablets.) The sustained release form of this medication should be swallowed whole. Breaking, chewing , or crushing these tablets destroys their sustained release activity and may increase the side effects.

Side Effects that may be possible with this medication are:

Major: IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR

Changes in sexual desire, chest pain, difficulty in urination, fever, hair loss, headaches, menstrual irregularities, mental depression, mood changes, palpitations, or sore throat.

Classes

Exercise Class
Lifestyle Class
Yoga Class

Exercise Class

We will have class at

2:00 pm

5:00 pm

ondays that our office is open for office visits.

Please call for our weekly class schedule.

208-322-6291

The Exercise classes are beginner level using an exercise ball and our own body weight as resisitence.

Lifestyle Class Lifestyle and Wellness Class Topics Nutrition Cooking Quick & LiteLow-fat cooking, modifying recipes to reduce fat and calories. Learn quick alternatives to fast food meals. Prepare low-fat snacks. Psychology Personal ResponsibilityRecognize the relationship among personal responsibility, control, and empowerment and how they relate to weight management. Recognize how assertiveness and time management are related to weight management. Exercise Balancing EnergyIdentify the different factors that affect energy metabolism. Understand how caloric intake and energy expenditure affect energy balance and weight control. Estimate energy expended during daily physical activities. Nutrition Knowing NutrientsUnderstanding nutrients and how they benefit our health, having a well-balanced diet. Psychology Making ChangesRealize it is your choice to make lifestyle changes. Set your own goals. Understand the power of rewards. Learn self-monitoring techniques to assess your progress. Learn how to cope with lapses and prevent them from becoming relapses Exercise Playing for Good HealthPlaying? at leisure activities which support weight management efforts. Learn to play, choosing a health club or fitness facility, identifying activity resources. Nutrition Relating to FoodRecognize compulsive eating behavior, managing food without it managing you. Learn to eat when hungry. Nutrition Eating OutDistinguish between ?necessity? and ?special occasion? eating out. Selecting the best meal choice for you. Nutrition Planning MealsDevelop a list of preferred meals. Identify ways to assure that the meals are low fat and well balanced. Plan a seven-day meal plan and shopping list. Exercise Getting Active Recognize how exercise can help you mange your weight. Learn how walking can help you achieve benefits. Learn how to fit more activity into daily routine. Psychology Embracing ChangeIdentify and eliminate high-risk circumstances for inappropriate eating. Understand the importance of engaging other family members in healthy eating. Psychology Asserting YourselfUnderstand the role assertive behavior plays in weight management. Identify common behavioral styles in yourself and others. Nutrition Cooking Quick & LiteLow-fat cooking, modifying recipes to reduce fat and calories. Learn quick alternatives to fast food meals. Prepare low-fat snacks. Psychology Building Confidence Learn how to accept complements. See your progress. Nutrition What is a FAT?A special class that will discuss what is fat and the characteristics that fats have. Psychology Solving ProblemsIdentify possible causes for not translating knowledge into healthy behaviors. Assess the degree to which you are experiencing problems of ?feeling stuck.? Exercise Staying ActiveIdentify your personal obstacles to becoming and staying more physically active. Understand how exercise helps keep people ?young.? Nutrition Eating OutDistinguish between ?necessity? and ?special occasion? eating out. Selecting the best meal choice for you. Nutrition Special Occasion SurvivalRecognize that holidays and special occasions require reevaluation of short-term goals. Identify tools you will use during festive times to meet your goals. Modify holiday recipes. Psychology Managing StressIdentify sources and symptoms of stress, how to avoid the negative impact of stress. Develop a stress management plan. Nutrients Knowing NutrientsUnderstand nutrients and how they benefit our health, having a well-balanced diet. Exercise Achieving BalanceRecognize the importance of achieving balanced productivity in your life. Understand the importance of a balanced lifestyle to successful weight management efforts. Balancing work, relationships, and self-care. Psychology Setting GoalsLearn to establish a contract for behavior change within a specified time frame. Identify the importance of long and short-term goals. Psychology Rational ThinkingKnowing how emotions influence behaviors. Knowing if thoughts are rational or irrational. Recognize self-defeating thoughts. Learn how thoughts and behaviors influence your success. Psychology Knowing the TruthUnderstand that many factors can contribute to obesity. Recognize weight control misinformation and unscrupulous advertising practices. Psychology Change Your Eating and Activity StyleDistinguish between in appropriate and appropriate eating. Identify your personal eating style. Determine how and why aspects of your eating style are inappropriate. Change inappropriate eating styles into appropriate eating styles. Exercise Balanced Fitness Define the 3 major components of a balanced fitness program. Understand the role of strength building activities. Plan a cross training schedule to achieve balanced fitness. Psychology JournalingDiscover how journaling can reduce stress, focus your thinking and lead to deeper self-awareness and better health. Nutrition Shopping SmartUse smart shopping skills like making lists and purchasing more fresh than processed foods to minimize the purchase of high-fat high-calorie foods. Learn to read nutrition labels. Psychology Managing CuesIdentify personal triggers for eating and physical inactivity. Distinguish between physical and psychological hunger. Modify cues associated with eating and physical inactivity. Nutrition Eating OutDistinguish between ?necessity? and ?special occasion? eating out. Selecting the best meal choice for you. Psychology Time ManagementUse time management as a stress control tool. Learn to identify and work on high priority tasks first. Simplify your life. Psychology Enhance Self-esteemUnderstand the dynamics of self-esteem. Practice ?esteeming.? Recognize the relationship between self-talk, self-estimate, and self-esteem. Nutrition Planning MealsDevelop a list of preferred meals. Identify ways to assure that the meals are low fat and well balanced. Plan a seven-day meal plan and shopping list. Exercise Getting Active Recognize how exercise can help you mange your weight. Learn how walking can help you achieve benefits. Learn how to fit more activity into daily routine. Nutrition A Matter of TasteRecognize personal values attached to food. Reconstruct thoughts about food being either ?good? or ?bad? for health. Exercise Getting Active 2Recognize the benefits of physical activity related to weight management, chronic disease, and general well being. Use swimming and cycling to expand physical activity. Psychology Embracing ChangeIdentify the positive and negative aspects of achieving an appropriate weight. Set a goal and develop a plan for a lifestyle change. Recognize empowerment as both an enabling process and a by-product of change. Nutrition Traveler?s Guide to Healthy Eating and ActivityUnderstand how to plan ahead for meals when away from home. Identify ways to become more active when traveling and how to implement them. Select appropriate meals in unfamiliar circumstances. Exercise Accumulating ActivityIdentify ways to be more physically active at work and at home. Identify barriers and supports for physical activity. Plan ways to make time for activity. Psychology Personal HistoryLearn to recognize how one?s personal history repeats itself in current life patterns related to weight management. Identify family meal patterns from childhood that are reflected in current eating patterns. Psychology Lifestyle Change ProcessExpand your view of what is involved with the decision to lose weight and successfully manage it. Understand the differences between the words ?commitment? and ?goal.? Psychology Personal ResponsibilityRecognize the relationship among personal responsibility, control, and empowerment and how they relate to weight management. Recognize how assertiveness and time management are related to weight management. Psychology Building Confidence Learn how to accept complements. See your progress. Exercise Staying ActiveIdentify your personal obstacles to becoming and staying more physically active. Understand how exercise helps keep people young.? Psychology Change Your Eating and Activity StyleDistinguish between in appropriate and appropriate eating. Identify your personal eating style. Determine how and why aspects of your eating style are inappropriate. Change inappropriate eating styles into appropriate eating styles. Nutrition Special Occasion SurvivalRecognize that holidays and special occasions require reevaluation of short-term goals. Identify tools you will use during festive times to meet your goals. Modify holiday recipes. Psychology Setting GoalsLearn to establish a contract for behavior change within a specified time frame. Identify the importance of long and short-term goals. Exercise Playing for Good HealthPlaying? at leisure activities which support weight management efforts. Learn to play, choosing a health club or fitness facility, identifying activity resources. Exercise Achieving BalanceRecognize the importance of achieving balanced productivity in your life. Understand the importance of a balanced lifestyle to successful weight management efforts. Balancing work, relationships, and self-care.No classes the week of Christmas and New Years.

We will have class

4:00 pm

on days that our office is open for office visits.

Please call for our weekly class schedule.

208-322-6291

Yoga Class

The Yoga classes are at a beginning level, focusing on breathing and stretching.

we will have class

3:00 pm

on days our office is open for office visits.

Please call for our weekly class schedule.

208-322-6291

Helpful Information Sunset

Helpful Hints
Glycemic Index
Questions
Body Mass Index

Helpful Hints

Take one day at a time!

Think Positively! Everyday is a new day.

Plan Ahead!

Calories in versus calories out!

Drink 8 glasses of water a day totalling 64 oz.

Increase daily physical activity by 30 min.

Reward yourself with non food insentives.

Become a label reader. Notice calories per serving.

Watch your portion sizes.

Keep a record of your food intake and exercise.

Glycemic Index Glycemic Index or GI Index is a ranking of carbohydrates on a scale from 0 to 100 according to the extent to which they raise blood sugar levels. It measures how much your blood sugar increases after eating. Low Glycemic Index food (less than 55) produces a small rise in blood sugar and insulin levels. Research shows that low Glycemic Index foods Improve glucose and lipid levels in people with diabetes. Benefit weight control because they help control appetite and control hunger. Reduce insulin levels and insulin resistance. Prevent heart attacks.For more information go to www.southbeach-diet-plan.com.Bakery Products: Cereals:Pound cake 54 All-bran 42Danish pastry 59 Oat bran 55Cake, angel 67 Muesli 56Croissant 67 Mini Wheat 57Waffles 76 Shredded Wheat 57Doughnut 76 Golden Grahams 71 Puffed Wheat 74Beverages: Cheerios 74Apple juice 41 Rice Krispies 82Pineapple juice 46 Cornflakes 83Grapefruit juice 48Orange juice 52 Cereal Grains: Pearl barley 25Grains: Rye 34Shortbread 64 Wheat kernels 41Ryvita 67 Rice, instant 46Rice Cakes 77 Rice, brown 55 Multi-grain bread 48 Rice, wild 57Whole grain bread50 Rice, white 58Pita bread, white 57 Barley, cracked 50Pizza, cheese 60 Barley, flakes 66Hamburger bun 61 Taco Shells 68Rye-flour bread 64Whole meal bread 69White bread 71White rolls 73Baguette 95Pasta: Dairy:Spaghetti 27 Yogurt, low-fat, sweetened 14 Fettuccine 32 Milk, chocolate 24 Vermicelli 35 Milk, whole 27Spaghetti, whole wheat 37 Milk, skimmed 32Ravioli, meat 39 Ice cream, low fat 50Spaghetti, white 41 Ice cream 61Macaroni 45Macaroni & cheese 64 Veggies: Rice pasta, brown 92 Artichoke 15 Asparagus 15Soups: Broccoli 15Tomato soup 38 Cauliflower 15 Lentil soup 44 Celery 15Black bean soup 64 Cucumber 15Green pea soup 66 Green beans 15 Lettuce 15Snack Food and Sweets: Peppers 15Peanuts 15 Snow peas 15M&M?s 32 Tomatoes 15Snickers bar 40 Zucchini 16Chocolate bar 49 Peas, dried 22Popcorn 55 Kidney beans, boiled 29Mars bars 64 Carrots, cooked 39Table sugar, sucrose65 Black-eyed beans 41Corn chips 74 Chickpeas, canned 42 Jelly beans 80 Baked beans, canned48Pretzels 81 Yam 51Dates 103 Kidney beans, canned 52 Sweet potato 54Fruits: Potato, boiled 57Cherries 22 Potato, steamed 65Grapefruit 25 Potato, mashed 70Apricots, dried 31 Chips 75Apples 38 Broad beans 79Pears 38 Potato, instant 83Peaches 42 Potato, baked 85Oranges 44 Parsnips 97Grapes 46Kiwi fruit 53Bananas 54Mangoes 56Apricots 57Raisins 64Pineapple 66Watermelon 72

Questions

HOW MANY CALORIES

Weight loss for women = 1200 calories Weight loss for men = 1500 calories

Children 2-6, women, some older adults = 1600 calories

Older children, teenage girls, most men, active women = 2200 calories

Teenage boys, active men = 2800 calories

WHAT IS A SERVING SIZE?

GRAIN GROUP: 1 slice of bread **1 cup ready to eat cereal **?c. cooked cereal, rice or pasta

VEGETABLE GROUP: 1 cup raw leafy vegetable **1/2 c. other veggies cooked or raw

FRUIT GROUP: 1 med apple, banana, orange, pear **1/2 c. chopped cooked or canned fruit

MILK GROUP: 1 cup of milk or yogurt: **1 ounces of natural cheese (cheddar) **2 ounces of processed cheese (American)

MEAT GROUP: 2-3 oz. cooked lean meat poultry or fish **c. cooked dry beans or ?1 oz. tofu **2 ?oz. soyburger or 1 egg **2 tablespoons of peanut butter or 1/3 c. nuts.

Body Mass Index bmi_chart

Optifast

The Pioneer of Weight Management

Optifast is a nutritious formula based shake, bar or soup. Optifast is designed to be a total fasting program, meaning that the supplements are meal replacements not snacks. We encourage you to use Optifast as a replacement for meals that you may skip or eat out. Optifast is not a requirement and is not included in your office visiit.