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Weight Management

Excessive weight is not simply a cosmetic issue. Being overweight or obese often causes major health problems including death. We use a comprehensive approach to weight management by offering a number of treatment options including diet and exercise, behavioral health assistance and surgical operations.

We offer a number of opportunities for people interested in weight management.

  • If you prefer a fitness club atmosphere complete with health professionals and specific programs created to target problem areas, the Avera McKennan Fitness Center is a great facility to work on managing your weight
  • Our LifeCare program provides professional health coaching and health tracking. Call our experts at 605-322-3871 to learn more.

New Weight Management Program

The Avera Center for Medical Nutrition is pleased to offer the OPTIFAST® weight management program.

If you have at least 50 lbs of weight to lose or have a body mass index of 30 or above this may be the weight loss program for you. OPTIFAST is a multidisciplinary approach to losing weight and improving health.

Clinically proven results include:

  • 52 lb average weight loss
  • 12% average decrease in cholesterol
  • 12% average decrease in blood sugar
  • 9% average decrease in blood pressure

To register for an information session, please call The Avera Center for Medical Nutrition at 605-322-3091.

Related Pages

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How to Stick to Your New Year's Resolutions for Losing Weight  January 3, 2008 There are many reasons why well-intentioned resolutions to exercise and eat healthier fail. People try diets that are too restrictive or exercise plans that don't fit their personal level of ability - all without the support of family, friends, co-workers and others. The FitSmart weight management program gives people the information and coaching they need to make the right choices in nutrition, exercise and health for lasting change.

Healthy Living  Avera Mckennan offers a wealth of services and information to help you live a healthier life. Improve your health by learning about fitness, nutrition, stress and senior health or find out about our Prestige PLUS program and Avera McKennan Fitness Center.

Nutritional Living  Nutrition is an important part of living a healthy life. Find nutrition programs, nutrition resouces and information about our Cookbook and Healthy Kitchen program.

Mindful Eating: Wake Up From Your 'Food Coma'  August 1, 2008 If you can put away a package of cookies while watching TV, or munch endlessly on whatever you pull out of the pantry without even tasting it, you may be in a "food coma." Mindless eating is eating with little or no thought of hunger or even taste, said Mary Ellen Smith, LPC-MH, counselor with Avera Behavioral Health Outpatient Services.

Summer Fitness: How to Enjoy a Safe, Balanced Workout  June 9, 2008 After such a long winter, who can blame us for wanting to get outside to do anything and everything we love doing, whether it's walking, jogging, swimming, biking or rollerblading? Yet all too soon in South Dakota, days can turn from pleasantly warm to oppressively hot.

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