Reducing the number of calories ingested may be more important than doing more exercise for people looking to effectively manage their weight, a new study suggests.

The Medi-Weightloss Program is a high protein, low carb diet plan designed to promote long lasting weight loss. It was originally created in 2005 by entrepreneur Edward Kaloust.

Effective weight loss and health improvement. Medi-Weightloss may help people lose up to 20 pounds per month, ... rapid weight loss using a low-carb diet can increase the risk of developing ...

While Kopp would recommend Medi-Weightloss to anyone who’s trying to lose weight, she notes that “the food limits were occasionally difficult to adhere to, particularly at social gatherings.

Medi-Cal patients trying to lose weight would have to pay for the prescriptions themselves, at a cost of more than $1,000 per month, making it unattainable for low-income people.

Weight control is primarily a hormonal response to certain foods, says Matthew Olesiak, M.D., chief medical director of health technology company SANESolution based in Bellevue, Washington.

For patients on Medi-Cal, he said it can be especially difficult to access obesity specialists and nutritious foods, making their weight loss journey even more difficult.

If you're looking to lose a lot of weight, you may be considering a commercial weight loss plan. One option in that area is Medi-Weightloss, a program founded in 2005 by entrepreneur Edward Kaloust.