In other news, we finally have our sign up in Weirton on Three Springs Dr. This will make it easier for you to find us. Since we have an exercise demo room in the back of the Weirton clinic, Coach Drew will soon be able to show you the best exercises to perform with free weights, barbells, and gymnastic rings for those who are interested in losing weight and toning or building muscle mass.
Elevation Medical Weight Loss in Weirton WV
As far as the Pittsburgh location, we are off exit 67 Green Tree, adjacent to the Anytime Fitness in the Dollar Tree plaza. We are working on making the Pittsburgh location more visible to you.
Here is a testimonial from a client who has been using Sermorelin injections over the past 3 months.
“My mother always said it would catch up to me…
I was pretty thin most of my life and due to my active lifestyle working with horses I would eat anything I wanted and never gain a pound! All that changed after my forties and added stress from the new desk job and life in general led to an increase of some 50 lbs. I tried to diet, even got a membership at Planet Fitness for over a year, but nothing worked until I found Elevation Weight Loss!
After only a few short months I had lost 46 pounds! My size 16 became a 6 just in time for the holidays and celebrations and I couldn’t be happier with my health either! I was facing type II diabetes and the possibility of needing medications daily. Then I was told my bone density was decreasing rapidly and I was completely vitamin B deficient! The B complex injections helped my energy levels and adding the fat burned helped me keep up with my daily chores but I really noticed the difference when I decided to try Sermorelin! Dr. Cooper was so kind and informative, who knew that talking about a diet and activity plan could be so much fun? I learned that my body was producing less human growth hormone and combined with the weight gain and energy loss my body was becoming ill. After the first month, I wasn’t sure it was for me, but then it started to melt away like butter!
I intend to continue using Sermorelin to maintain my health and weight, after all, how could a naturally occurring hormone cause any harm? As a therapist, I have done extensive research on many of the newer diet medications and believe the natural products are not only the safest but also don’t have unwanted side effects comparatively. It’s so refreshing to know there are alternatives to the big pharm products and diet fads; besides, having Dr. Cooper as your own personal health coach is the best bonus of all!
The Grateful Graduate,
Nikki F.
“From 186 lbs. (picture right) and too embarrassed to have my picture taken out of the water …
To 140 lbs. in five short months! My confidence has improved and my health couldn’t be better! Thanks Dr. Cooper!”
It may be 2017 already, but at Elevation Weight Loss it feels like the new year doesn’t really begin until February. Especially with all the extra time we needed to lose those “holiday” pounds.
Feeling more satisfied with smaller portions of food.
Shopping for new clothes is more enjoyable.
Reduced joint and back pain.
Less dependence on many daily medications (but ask your family Dr. first).
As part of opening up our second location in Weirton, we would like to take this opportunity to provide accessible weight loss services to more individuals. If you are even slightly motivated, we can help you get to your best health for 2017.
We have a referral program where you can send a friend or family to us for both parties to receive credit toward your services. If you have questions, ask about our referral program here.
Lastly, we have certain hours that Dr. Cooper will be in for new patient evaluations for weight loss and medication refills. If you make an appt, it will limit your wait time and we can get you in faster; also some additional hours may be available by appt only. Usually our clients are accustomed to making appointments in any healthcare setting, so you can make appointments with us; however, walking in during these hours is absolutely OK.
PHYSICIAN WEIGHT LOSS HOURS
*for new clients and medication refills*
We are excited to announce that we are opening a second location in Weirton, WV off Three Springs Dr. exit 4.
This week we will be assembling furniture and doing some final touching up. We are hoping to see you either this Saturday, January 28th 2017 from 3p-5p for a pre-launch. Our official opening date is Thursday, February 2nd 2017 at 11am.
Today we have a low-carbohydrate recipe for crispy baked chicken without the breading. The outer coating consisiting of parmesan and spices will be baked and then broiled to crunchy bites. We love to bake in colder weather to heat up the kitchen. It’s a fairly simple recipe to make and not a lot to clean up.
So we found some broccolini at the market the other day. Broccolini is a cross between Chinese broccoli (kai-lan) and American Broccoli. The taste is sweeter, more tender and crisper than that of broccoli. 8 stalks of broccolini is 35 calories with 6 grams of carbs.
To reiterate, all of the recipes at Elevation Medical Weight Loss are gluten-free and low-carb. This meal will work well with both the phentermine and HCG diet, if you are a fan of chicken.
Recipe serves 6: 2 tenderloins per serving (5 oz lean chicken total)
Prep Time: 15 minutes, cooking time: 20 minutes
Combine ingredients for the chicken tenderloin coating (Parmesan cheese, Oregano, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper) in a bowl and stir to mix. Set aside.
Melt butter in a microwave-safe shallow pan for 60-90 seconds in microwave.
For the broccolini: in a large pan on medium heat, add 2 tsp of vegetable/canola oil and add in 2 lbs of broccolini with 1/2 cup of water. Stir in minced garlic and 1 tbsp oyser sauce. Let steam for 10-12 minutes or until desired softness.
Line a baking pan or sheet with aluminum foil to reduce clean up.
Dip each strip of chicken tenderloin in the melted butter, then dip into the Parmesan and spices coating. Shake off coating excess back into the bowl. Place tenderloins on baking sheet or pan.
Repeat steps to coat all of the tenderloins. Sprinkle minced parsley on top. Place pan into oven to bake at 425° F. Bake for 15 minutes.
Check on the broccolini to see if it’s cooked to your desired liking. Turn off heat and let sit.
Check on the chicken tenderloin. Chicken tenderloins does not take too long to cook, you may use a steak knife or fork to check the middle to see if it’s done.
Switch the oven to high broil. Use a pair of good mittens to move the baking rack to the very top. Allow 1-2 inches between the chicken tenderloins and the fire for broiling. Broil for 5-7 minutes until coating appear crispy without being burnt (black).
Turn off broil and remove chicken tenderloins from oven.
So can I go in the oven to thaw out, mommy?
Serve chicken tenderloins with broccolini (8 stalks is around 3 oz). If you have extra calories to spare, the chicken goes very well with a few tablespoon of salsa, another recipe found HERE.
The meal is a little over 5 oz of protein, 378 calories with 11 grams of carbs. Enjoy!
We realize that your health is very important and we want to help you feel your best for 2017. Let’s talk about how WE can help with the most common New Year’s Resolution: weight loss & maintaining your goal weight.
The most common complaints associated with any diet program are about fatigue and hunger. Phentermine (Adipex) will minimize the discomfort associated with hunger by suppressing your appetite, so that your weight loss journey is much more comfortable. Most people will experience fatigue, since you are eating a fraction of what your typical calorie intake. This is why we emphasize trying the B-12 injections for a few weeks to improve metabolism, fat loss, and energy. The majority of our clients return for weekly follow-up to receive B-12 injections. Weight loss is difficult, but we are here to make things much easier.
Several of our clients have requested that we put together packages to help them choose a program to be on. For most individuals, there are no consequences of rapid weight loss. You will not gain the weight back if you follow the program most days of the week. If you are unsure, when you come in for a Physician consult we will help you to determine which plan is best for you
Here is a delicious and simple shrimp cocktail recipe that takes little to no effort to prepare. After trying it, you may wonder why you would ever buy packaged or frozen shrimp cocktail again. We used large shrimp (21-26 shrimp per pound), deveined, with shell on. We have made this recipe several ways, and the taste does not change if you cook with the shell off; however, since the completely peeled shrimp is cooks more quickly, you have to cook it about 1-2 minute less.
2 lb of large deveined, shell on shrimp. Rosemary sprigs, bay leaves, whole peppercorn, celery seed, salt, lemon wedges and lemon peel.
Old Bay seasoning can be substituted by mixing equal portions of celery salt, paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
Lemon juice and lemon zest helps freshen up seafood and shellfish. Essentially, it reduces the amine compound that is responsible for the “fishy smell” in seafood (trimethylamine and dimethylamine)
INSTRUCTIONS
1. In a large pot, pour 4 cups of water and add 2 tbsp salt, 2 tbsp lemon juice, lemon peel, thyme, black peppercorn, bay leaves, celery seed. Turn the heat to high or medium high.
This mixture smells wonderful
2. In about 4-5 minutes when the water reaches a gentle boil, add the shrimp and stir every 45-60 seconds, submerging the shrimp. After 3-5 minutes when the water almost begins to boil with small bubbles rising, all of the shrimp should be a light pink. Stir again. Turn off the heat when you see a couple of bubbles rising, before the water boils. Cover the pot and let sit for 5-6 minutes.
You want the shrimp to be just done. Turn off the heat when the water is almost coming to a boil by watching for small rolling bubbles. If you have a food thermometer, the water temperature should be around 185 degrees F.
3. Prepare the cocktail sauce by combining the ketchup, horseradish sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, & Cayenne pepper. Mix evenly and place in the fridge for serving later.
4. The shrimp should be thoroughly cooked by now. You may try one to test. The next step is to add in the 1/2 gallon of ice to the shrimp, stir. Cover with a lid for another 4-5 minutes.
The ice helps cool the water to allow the shrimp to soak up more flavoring without getting overcooked
5. Have a large colander ready in the sink. Pour the ice and shrimp into the colander to strain.
Shrimp with shell on
6. If you cooked deveined, shell-on shrimp, you will need some time to peel them, leaving the tail behind. Peeling the shrimp should take around 6-10 minutes.
7. Serve immediately with cocktail sauce, or refrigerate and serve within 3-5 days.
This recipe serves 4, but we won’t say anything if it all goes to one person. Happy Thanksgiving!
It’s starting to get chilly out, which means it’s time to warm up your kitchen and your stomach with a savory soup. This is a well-known Filipino dish that has a pleasant taste of savory and tartness.
If you are adventurous enough to try it out, you can get the ingredients at the international aisle of the supermarket, or at pretty much Asian grocery store. Amazon provides another resource for obtaining gourmet grocery items. This dish is very flexible in terms of ingredients. As long as you use a Tamarind soup base and romaine lettuce, you can substitute the other vegetables and switch to a different cut of meat if you desire. Typically this dish goes well with fattier cuts of meat, and there is also version where you can use salmon. If you like Miso soup served at local Japanese steakhouses, then you will like this dish.
Sweater Baby Wants Soup
Prep time: 10 minutes, Cook time – 35-45 minutes
Recipe serves 12 (266 calories with 9 g of carbs per serving)
Slice the rib tips into 1″-1.5″ pieces between the bones. Turn on medium high heat and add in the chopped onion and 2 lb of rib tip pieces for browning, usually ~7-10 minutes. You do need to add oil since the rib tips are a fattier cut of meat.
Adjust to medium heat. Add in 12 cups of water and the potatoes, since potatoes take a while to cook. Bring the soup to boil. Add in the packet of the Tamarind Soup Mix and stir to mix. Add in the snow peas, mushrooms & Hearts of Romaine. Stir.
Add 2 tbsp of Fish Sauce, or salt to taste. If you are adventurous, add in chopped chili peppers for a little kick.
Recipe makes 12 servings. Usually a serving is around 8 oz of soup by volume. Serve in a large bowl.
Let us know if you get a chance to make this delicious soup and how it turns out!
Elevation Medical Weight Loss of Pittsburgh & Weirton 2350 Noblestown Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15205 (412) 304-2016 241 Three Springs Dr. Weirton, WV 26062 (304) 914-3112
