Focus on Whole Foods
“The Simple Weigh encourages whole foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins, while limiting fat and highly processed foods,” explains Debbie Davis, a registered, licensed dietitian-nutritionist from Doylestown Health. “Vegetarian and low-carb meal plan options are also available.”Why Whole Foods are Best for Weight Loss
“Eating a diet rich in whole foods can help with weight loss simply because we have less room for higher-calorie, less nutritious processed foods,” explains Debbie. “Whole foods are rich in nutrients, antioxidants, and fiber, making them much healthier than highly processed foods, which can increase the risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and high blood pressure.”Personalized Goal Setting with a Dietitian
The program begins with a one-on-one appointment with a Doylestown Health registered dietitian who will:
- Discuss where you are on your weight loss journey
- Help you set weight management goals
- Design a framework for your personalized nutrition plan, based on your goals
Weekly Group Learning and Support
"Weekly healthy lifestyle and nutrition talks are presented by Doylestown Health experts, with opportunities for members to share their challenges and successes and to support one another,” says Debbie. Topics include:
- Nutrition, fitness, and mindfulness
- Sample meal plans and weekly recipes
- New, healthy food products
Sustainable Weight Loss
The Simple Weigh is designed to support weight loss of up to 1-2 pounds per week, because moderate weight loss:
- Is easier to maintain over the long-term
- Helps you develop healthy eating behaviors
- Has fewer health risks, as losing weight too fast can lead to muscle loss, nutrition deficiencies, and other problems
Register Now for a Healthier Future
To sign up and schedule your individual nutrition counseling meeting, please call Doylestown Health Nutrition Services at 215.345.2356. The fee for the initial 10-week session is $140. Subsequent sessions are discounted to $120.
Designed for flexibility, The Simple Weigh is offered year-round. After attending for a year, you become eligible to attend The Simple Weigh free of charge.
About Doylestown Health
Doylestown Health is a comprehensive healthcare system of inpatient, outpatient, and wellness education services connected to meet the health needs of the local and regional community. The flagship of Doylestown Health is Doylestown Hospital, a not-for-profit, community teaching hospital with 247 beds and a medical staff of more than 435 physicians who provide the highest quality care in over 50 specialties.
Renowned locally, regionally, and nationally, Doylestown Hospital provides superior healthcare and offers advanced surgical procedures, innovative medical treatments, and comprehensive specialty services. Now in its 100th year of service in central Bucks County, Doylestown Hospital is proud to educate and train the next generation of physicians through its family medicine residency program. Ranked as one of the World’s Best Hospitals by Newsweek and 8th in Pennsylvania, Doylestown Hospital is distinguished in both infection prevention and patient experience. Doylestown Hospital is the only hospital in Pennsylvania to achieve 17 consecutive ‘A’ grades for patient safety from Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. Learn more at doylestownhealth.org.
About Doylestown Health Nutrition Services
Doylestown Health Nutrition Services offers personalized nutrition plans for those with a current medical condition or those interested in preventive health and weight loss. Doylestown Health Nutrition Services specializes in nutrition therapy for diabetes, weight management, cardiovascular disease, digestive and eating disorders, pregnancy, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue.
