U.S. Marine Veteran Helps Fight Against Obesity in Wellington
Dr. G’s Weight Loss & Wellness of Wellington
Managing Partner, Fred Roger, M.B.A.
By Sherri Mraz
From fighting the war on terrorism to now fighting the war on obesity, U.S. Marine Veteran Fred Roger is now the local owner of Dr. G’s Weight Loss and Wellness franchise.
Fred Roger, local owner of Dr. G’s Weight Loss in Wellington (in the Whole Foods plaza on 441)
In 2006, Fred Roger separated from the United States Marine Corps and set forth in his transition back to the civilian community. He attended Nova Southeastern University’s H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship earning an M.B.A in entrepreneurship. A start-up franchising company based in Fort Lauderdale, FL recruited Fred to help build the corporate infrastructure of this new international venture, Dr. G’s Weight Loss and Wellness Franchising Companies. He worked closely with Dr. Charles “Dr. G” Goldsmith and served as the Director of Training and Product Development for several years. In 2013, Fred shifted his focus back to his hometown and is now providing weight loss solutions for Palm Beach County as the managing partner of several local Dr. G’s centers.
The Story of Dr. G’s Weight Loss & Wellness
Dr. Charles Goldsmith, the Founder of Dr. G’s Weight Loss and Wellness Franchising Companies, first became interested in Obesity at Temple University over 40 years ago. As a 3rd year pre-med student, he conducted experiments in various behaviors, including eating behaviors, by electrically stimulating discreet centers of the brain. It became clear to him that the problem of Obesity was not simply a lack of willpower. He learned that the central nervous system, endocrine system, and genetics were major factors. Thus began a life long interest in the medical aspects of Obesity.
After graduating Jefferson Medical College in 1973, Dr. Goldsmith started his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at JMH/UM. In 1977, he began his career as a private practitioner in OB/GYN. During his 30 plus years of practice, he repeatedly heard from his patients that it was very difficult to lose weight and keep it off. This reignited his interest in Obesity and its related disorders.
Meanwhile the problem with obesity in the U.S. was reaching epidemic proportions and the link to Diabetes, Hypertension, Osteoarthritis, many cancers, issues of self-esteem and clinical depression was all too apparent.
Then in 1993, Dr. G became acquainted with a European weight loss system that combined natural herbal compounds with prescription medication that resulted in decreasing appetite, increasing metabolism and promoted a holistic approach to the problem of obesity. He took the principles of the program and adapted it to the U.S. market…thus Dr. G’s Weight Loss and Wellness Program was born.
In the beginning, Dr. Goldsmith only offered this program to his own patients, but word of mouth kept bringing people to the practice in droves. The program proved to be so successful, that by 2001, he had to devote his time entirely to this segment of his practice.
Dr. Goldsmith has always believed that because obesity is a serious medical disorder, the “Battle of the Bulge” should be waged with the help and supervision of certified medical physicians. Therefore, he set about developing a system that could be scaleable as a franchise model. His approach and program though would be under close care and medical supervision of a doctor.
What happens during your visit?
- You receive a comprehensive medical evaluation
- A consultation with a wellness coach
- The doctor customizes a program for your individual needs with step-by-step instructions that help you
- Understand and curb your cravings
- Reduce portions
- Metabolic testing
- Helps you to feel fuller faster to train you in portion control
- Address your unique metabolism
- Thyroid testing
- Reduce anxiety and provide emotional support
- Gives you more energy
- You are prescribed a combination of FDA approved prescriptions and Dr. G’s proprietary natural supplements (“herbaceuticals”) that are customized to fit your individual needs. Dr. G’s program has been in existence since 1994 and is proven, easy, and safe. The maintenance formula helps manage carbohydrate cravings and regulates metabolism. The program also provides exercise counseling and stresses that you find the activity that you enjoy doing. Nutritional counseling is also a vital component to the program that teaches you what “real” foods to eat. The supplements give you the increased energy to get you started and keep you motivated.
Who is this program for?
Anyone who wants to lose 10 to 100 plus pounds. If you have tried everything and feel frustrated, this very well may be your answer. You will be put on a three-month individualized program.
Speaking with Fred Roger, the Managing Partner for Dr. G’s of Wellington and U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, he states, “We help people make the changes while the changes are easy to make.”
Primarily due to the success of clients, Dr. G’s Weight Loss and Wellness Program has grown to a total of 82 centers.
Open: 23 units – U.S.
Open: 7 units – Internationally
Coming soon: 48 units – U.S.
Coming soon: 4 Internationally
Stop by or call your local Dr. G’s of Wellington today at 561-370-6484 for your FREE consultation. Let them know you read about them in Banzai Magazine and receive a FREE B-12/MIC.
Dr. G’s Weight Loss & Wellness of Wellington
2615 South State Road 7, Ste B-540
Wellington, FL33414
561.370.6484
Dr. G’s Weight Loss & Wellness of Boca Raton (West)
7050 W Palmetto Park Rd (at Powerline) – Garden Shops, Suite 38
Boca Raton, FL 33433
561.962.3678
Dr. G’s Weight Loss & Wellness of Delray Beach
300 George Bush Blvd (Inside Another Level Health)
Delray, FL 33444
561.300.5683
Dr. G’s Weight Loss & Wellness of Wellington
2615 South State Road 7, Ste B-540
Wellington, FL 33414
561.370.6484
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Sherri Mraz, The Cookin’ Yogi, works with individuals and groups to improve their health through nutrition programs, cooking classes and yoga. Board certified health coach and mentor. Winner of Flavors of Wellington’s Best Plate 2013. Sherri is also the chief editor for .
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