If you suffer from overweight or obesity you are not alone. Millions of other Americans today share this health concern - which has finally reached "epidemic" and "crisis" proportions - according to NIH CDC. Having plenty of company may bring little solace, when the health risks are so real. If you desire a life that is both lengthy and enjoyable - then you need to solve your problem. Thankfully, help is available - but the program you choose can make the difference between frustration and success.

The Nu-living difference: a personalized treatment plan designed to address your individual needs and issues - helping to assure your long term success.

Try A Little "TLC"

The "secret" to Nu-Living's lasting success is a comprehensive TLC - therapeutic lifestyle change - that includes caloric restriction, behavior modification, nutritional education, exercise, and learning to understand the controllable factors which influence weight. (such as food, behavior and psychological factors) The Nu-Living program was designed to help you achieve these changes with the most advanced medical techniques, support and guidance every step of the way. Your program will be administered by Dr. Terlinsky, our highly trained Bariatrician (and Medical Director), who will work closely with you to assess your individual needs, tailor your program for maximum effectiveness, and monitor your progress.

One Reason is Enough

Some people actually ask: why bother? If one isn't concerned with high fashion or competing in sports, then why deprive oneself of culinary delights? The answer, in a word, is health ... your's! Human evolution has equipped us with fat storage and conversion processes to help us survive food shortages and famine. Regrettably, it didn't provide a defense against the opposite problem: over-abundance! Bodies burdened with excess fat over time incur health risks that are magnified in our later years.

American life, with its endless panorama of rich, fatty, convenient foods, can only exacerbate the problem - as well as our modern work-places; requiring only a fraction of the calories used by previous generations. All these factors point to the real question: how can we maintain healthy, low-fat bodies and still eat well ... enough to both enjoy a satisfying "fullness" and obtain the nutrients necessary to maintain a healthy, energetic lifestyle? This is the question every fad-diet claims to answer - and fails (obviously) since the problem of obesity continues unabated. In reality, the "answer" is as simple or complex as each individual's health, lifestyle, and genetic background, and therefore will vary from patient to patient. That's why the Nu-Living solution is based on Individualized Assessment and Treatment.

What is Bariatrics?

Considering its harmful impact on society, it's not surprising that a medical specialization has been created to address the problem of obesity. "Bariatrics" deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and management of obesity, overweight and weight-related health problems. Bariatric physicians receive extensive specialized education that enables them to design safe, effective weight loss and management programs based on the most advanced medical knowledge and tailored to each patient's unique needs.

The Bariatrician recognizes no single, or "one-size-fits-all" solution exists for the disease of obesity. He (or she) treats the individual with a comprehensive program of diet and nutrition, exercise, lifestyle changes and, when indicated, the prescription of appetite suppressants and other appropriate medications. When you enroll in Nu-Living you'll receive the care and guidance of a certified Bariatric physician: Dr. Alan Terlinsky. The Doctor provides in-depth evaluations, examinations, and one-on-one sessions to educate and assist you every step of the way, to help ensure your individual success.

This website includes a wealth of information on overweight and obesity: its associated health risks, the wide range of treatment options available, and a number of helpful learning tools and quizzes. Getting Started: when you have made the decision to join the Nu-living program to achieve a healthy weight, nutrition, and lifestyle; simply continue to Step One! If you need more information, follow the link below, or select from the menu at the top of this page.