Here at Keep It Off, Medical Weight Loss, we view obesity – and being overweight in general – as a complex, chronic medical problem that requires a medical solution. The solution we offer has been continually refined for over 30 years and is proven to be highly effective. Designed by our experienced president and medical director, John Hernried, MD, FACP, our weight loss programs offer comprehensive support for all types of people who suffer from a variety of weight disorders. We understand that successful weight loss is about change on the outside as well as the inside. Weight loss isn’t a cure for obesity because obesity is a chronic disease of abnormal energy storage. Simply getting the weight off won’t change the ingrained unhealthy behaviors, toxic environment and genetic predisposition that led to your weight gain in the first place. That’s why we offer a 2-Step weight loss program that covers both weight loss and necessary behavior changes — a key difference between us and other weight loss programs. With our highly effective, comprehensive weight loss programs run by board-certified doctors, we have helped thousands of people lose weight — without hunger or surgery. While designing and conducting our programs, we’ve always followed three key guidelines: Your weight loss must be… — Fast – Rapid weight loss is essential to confidence and enthusiasm. — Long-term – Building good habits helps maintain your weight loss. — Recoverable – If you get off track, you must be able to return to your ideal weight.