Firm Up Your Resolutions

Tulsa Weight Loss & Medical Center in Tulsa is showing people how they can achieve their fitness goals.

For many, the arrival of a new year means one thing – making the resolution to lose weight and get fit for good. Unfortunately, by the time February rolls around that resolution has dissipated for most people. A new weight loss center in Tulsa is currently celebrating its grand opening and showing people how they can finally achieve their goals, by incorporating prescription weight loss solutions with an emphasis on lifestyle changes.

At the new Tulsa Weight Loss & Medical Center, Laren Hightower, D.O., provides weight loss results through prescription appetite suppressants and guidance on diet and exercise, while Amber Munoz, his sister-in-law, helps people add exercise to their lifestyle with Amazing Hoops® fitness hoops.Dr. Hightower is board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians and a member of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians, a leading professional weight loss organization focused on the management of overweight people. “Our goal is to jumpstart your weight loss with prescription appetite suppressant medications and healthy lifestyle changes through a customized approach. Unlike other weight loss programs, we don't endorse any starvation diets, which can rob people of vital nutrients.”

Hooping has been endorsed by such magazines as Health, Southern Living and Time as one of the best workouts available for the abs and core. “Exercise that targets your core, such as fitness hooping, helps decrease abdominal fat, the most dangerous kind of fat, as it is linked  to an increased risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, and even certain cancers,” explains Dr. Hightower.

“A strong core promotes a strong, healthy body,” says Amber. The hoops are also wonderful if you’re looking to save time; you can use them at home and get a total body workout in less than 15 minutes a day. “There is a night-and-day difference between Amazing Hoops and regular hoops you buy at the store,” explains Amber. “Store-bought hoops are way too light; most people past 18 years old cannot keep them going for long. Amazing Hoops are weighted with water, and the centrifugal force of the hoop helps it stabilize. And they are padded for comfort, which is a must!”

What is the most compelling reason for using Amazing Hoops? You will actually enjoy your workout. “People get addicted to fitness hooping,” says Amber. “It’s really fun! It excites people, so they stick to it and see results.”

Amber offers scheduled personal instruction sessions on how to get the most out of the Amazing Hoops. “I will show you how to get the best workout in a very short amount of time. I have several target moves that are not included on the DVD. This is how they will see lasting results.”

Another unique aspect of Tulsa Weight Loss & Medical Center is its affordability. “We offer an extremely affordable weight loss program,” says Dr. Hightower. “Your first visit is $75 and includes a physical exam with lab, an injection of vitamin B12, 30 day supply of appetite suppressants, and consultation on the weight loss program. After your first month, it's only $50 monthly for a limited time during our grand opening special.”

Dr. Hightower explains that regardless if you are a candidate for the medications or not, he will customize a program that is unique for you. “The prescription appetite suppressants we use have been around for several years and have a strong track record of safety and success.”

Amber has a passion for changing people’s lives with Amazing Hoops. “I call this a magical product. People of all ages and fitness levels can do it, and it is low impact for ease on the joints. It’s great cardio – within 30 seconds at a good speed, your heart rate is up to an optimal rate for fat burning. Fitness hooping also enhances dexterity and is one of the best exercises for targeting your core. One month of hooping did more for my core than 25 years of being a runner,” says Amber. “Many people can never seem to get rid of their love handles – I can show you exactly how to work the hoop to target your obliques. One session is probably all a person needs, and I can meet them at the weight loss center and work one on one.”

For Amber Munoz, exercise is a way of life, likening its importance to brushing your teeth every day. “If you don’t brush your teeth, they will decay and cause serious health problems. Not exercising will do the same thing to your body. Exercise is the key to feeling better about yourself, having the motivation to achieve your goals, and living a long, healthy life,” she says.

Both Dr. Hightower and Amber are passionate about helping people become healthier and happier. “Through our weight loss program and emphasis on lifestyle changes, we can help you achieve your weight loss goals for 2011,” says Dr. Hightower.

The clinic is centrally located at 3540 E. 31st St., Suite 3, just west of TTCU. The hours of operation are Monday and Tuesday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. To schedule a consultation, call (918) 292-8446. You can find Tulsa Weight Loss & Medical Center on Facebook.

For more information, contact

Tulsa Weight Loss & Medical Center

3540 E. 31st St., Ste. 3

Tulsa, OK 74135

(918) 292-8446