- Dr. Wayne Scott Andersen to discuss strategies for the public and health practitioners to treat and prevent weight-related diseases - DALLAS-FORT WORTH, Texas, April 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Nationally acclaimed by the American Consumers Council as "One of America's Top Physicians" for his work in nutritional intervention, Dr. Wayne Andersen, M.D., will present the latest in clinically proven strategies for winning the battle on obesity and weight-related diseases. A critical care physician, co-founder of 'Take Shape for Life' and author, Dr. Andersen will discuss his program and new book, 'Dr. A's Habits of Health', during three free seminars open to the public, health care practitioners and their patients, April 30-May 2 in Dallas-Forth Worth. One of the many beneficiaries of Dr. Andersen's program is Mary Jane Medlock of Waxahachie, Texas, near Dallas-Fort Worth. Over the years, she estimates she spent $20,000 on weight loss products, diet programs and pills -- with little or no success. Then she discovered Dr. Andersen's program. "I lost 152 pounds and went from a size 56 to a size 10-12 in less than a year," says Mary Jane. "I'd felt like a failure without hope for years. All I needed was a caring health coach, the right plan and Dr. A's 'Habits of Health'. I like that it doesn't make me count calories, carbs, fat grams or mess with portion sizes. The program isn't gimmicky, it's about committing to a new lifestyle and building new habits. I hope that my story inspires others. If I can do it, anyone can!" Three free seminars are open to the public and Health Professionals helping their patients who are struggling with weight-related diseases. The seminars will take place at the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport Marriott Hotel, 8440 Freeport Parkway, Irving, TX 75063. -- "Health Professional Dinner Lecture," open to health professionals (only), Thursday, April 30th, 6:30PM-8:00PM. The seminar is free, and includes dinner. -- Book Signing, Friday, May 1st, 6:00-7:00PM -- "Habits of Health Seminar" Friday, May 1st, 7:00-9:00PM -- Health Coach Training, Saturday, May 2nd, 9:00AM-4:00PM - Dr. Andersen will provide training for health coaches and health professionals. To register for these events, visit http://www.newhealthprofessional.com/ or call 1-888-886-3981 to register by phone. About Dr. Andersen's New Book, "Dr A's Habits of Health" One of the nation's foremost physicians in nutritional intervention, Dr. Wayne Scott Andersen has forged new territory in the field of optimal health through a comprehensive approach that addresses and breaks through logistical and psychological barriers. About Take Shape for Life Take Shape for Life is a wholly owned subsidiary of Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), a 27-year-old company with a solid reputation for being a premier leader in nutritional intervention for weight loss and disease management. Take Shape for Life offers individuals the opportunity to achieve uncommon success in three critical areas of life: a healthy body, a healthy mind, and healthy finances. All three are inextricably interconnected and each one affects the other. DATASOURCE: WeightLossDoctor.net CONTACT: Greg Rex, +1-858-509-1778, , for WeightLossDoctor.net Web Site: http://www.newhealthprofessional.com/ http://www.weightlossdoctor.net/

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