Nutrition and Fitness Counseling

You already know healthy eating is important. But did you know that proper nutrition is actually the most important aspect of body composition, with fitness training a distant second?

Whether you are trying to lose weight or simply feel better about your eating habits, you know food plays a big role. However, with so many fad diets and "expert" opinions so readily available on the internet, it’s not easy to figure out exactly what you need to do. Furthermore, even when you know what needs to be done, implementation is another story.

At Advanced Medical Weight Loss, we give you the tools to create meaningful and lasting dietary changes. Our approach revolves around lifestyle and behavioral science, not just dieting, because we know that lasting change begins with daily, incremental victories, not calorie counting and restriction.

Dr. Thaxton will work with you to create a personalized nutrition plan with plenty of options. Your plan will be tailored to your lifestyle, your goals, your likes and dislikes, as well as your special dietary needs and cultural preferences. He will also help with you common real-life problems like eating out, emotional eating and cravings.

Dr. Thaxton also offers advice and guidance to help patients start and maintain a regular program of physical activity. His maintains exercise doesn't have to be hard to be effective and teaches ways to incorporate exercise and movement into daily routine.

To start your journey to a healthy lifestyle, call 706-922-1717 for an appointment today.