Success Stories

Are you looking for a quick fix? We're sorry to tell you that it doesn't exist. If you are honest, serious, and willing to make some important changes to support and enhance long-term wellness, we are here to support you with our medical expertise and encouragement. We've been through it ourselves. Join us and the many people who are achieving success with Physician's Plan.

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  Dr. Ray Powell's 75 lb. weight loss

  
  "In the 'Before' picture, I weighed 250 lbs.! The 'After' photo is me now, at about 175 lbs. With hard work, knowledge and determination, I have been able to lose weight and keep it off. You can too! Just remember, struggling with weight loss is not a personality flaw!"
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  Vicki L.

  
  

  "The fact that I am never hungry is what keeps me on the program. I have learned what being "not hungry, not full" feels like and it is so easy to stay there by eating good protein, fat and carbs every 2 1/2 to 3 hours. In addition, seeing the weight disappear has been very motivating. And, if it weren't easy, I wouldn't do it."

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  Dawn M.

  
  

  "I have now lost 36 pounds and am still losing. Physician's Plan worked for me because the program taught me to eat in order to lose weight."

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  Sarah R.

  
  

  "Dr. Powell’s program helped me lose over 150 pounds. More importantly, it’s going to help me keep it off.

  I was able to do it with the support and encouragement from all the staff at Dr. Powell’s, the help from Cynthia who supported me and taught me about proteins, the use of Sneals, and learning to count calories. The food log has been a big tool that helped me lose weight. The internet site www.Fitday.com is wonderful. It’s a free site; it’s easy to use; and it keeps track of all the foods you log each day. It keeps information on the proteins, fats, and carbs in each meal and Sneals. I log my activities for each day. I exercise every 3 days at the gym and work out on my stationary bike at home. The exercise has helped me lose weight and made me feel good about how I feel about myself. The use of medications to control my appetite cravings, the B vitamin shots and the vitamin supplements all have helped me lose weight.

  I’ve lost weight before with the use of just medications, but that was just a temporary fix. The weight came back! What I’ve learned is to eat the right foods, (“no more fast foods”), and control my portion size. I buy my own food so it’s what I like and what I want to eat. I can save money by buying Sneals and foods at the CarbEssentials store (you can save 10% on items if you are a current patient). There is a cost for the appointments, medication and buying Sneals but I see it as an investment in my future great health."

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  Kelly F.

  
  "The supportive office staff and excellent nutritional counseling were the things that helped me be so successful and reach my weight loss goals."
  
  
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  Kim W.

  
  "I've learned a lot about myself and how poor my nutrition was before I came to Dr. Powell. I'm a working college student and with my busy schedule, I wasn't taking time to take care of my body. Now I am—and it shows!"
  
  
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  Teri B.

  
  "I have learned from Dr. Powell and his staff that obesity is a chronic medical illness. It is not as simple as to stop eating and go exercise! I have learned so much more about myself, beyond nutrition. This is a permanent change."
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  Chris M.

  
  "Focus, determination, motivation and education are what made my weight loss so huge."
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  Lori T.

  
  

  "Physician's Plan taught me how to be a healthier person. It's a total lifestyle change that I will continue the rest of my life. Dr. Powell taught me how to eat properly, and I am very grateful for this program."

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  Melody P.

  
  "This program helped me lose over 36 pounds by retraining my eating habits. Learning to log my food and keep track of my food intake was a very helpful part of Dr. Powell's counseling."
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  Gary P.

  
  "Physician's Plan taught me to lose weight by:
  1. Drinking less alcohol.
  2. Decreasing the amount of food I was eating.
  3. Learning the truth about food, the amounts and the type of food I was eating."
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  Laura P.

  
  "I needed to lose weight and didn't want to do a diet! Diets don't work! You go on and off diets. I tried to cut portions and cut back on my goodies. My husband Gary and I are doing this as a lifestyle change. Our mutual support helped us lose and maintain our new weight together."
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  Kristina T.

  
  "I believe my success is due to a combination of everything offered by Dr. Powell's office—the information, encouragement, and making me accountable."
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  Dallas A.

  
  "As Obese as I was, I never saw myself as large as I was until the vacation pictures at Nags Head, North Carolina. I could not believe the image of me. I needed guidance and Dr. Powell and staff prescribed the guidance needed."