The prominent Dominican expert affirms that the ideal weight is out of fashion, because it causes stress and depression. “Not everyone fits into an established nutritional mathematical table,” she indicates.
Bariatric endoscopist Amny Acosta Then, creator of the “Happy Weight” concept and director of Salutte Clinic, assures that the important thing is not to adjust to strict figures, but to find a physical and emotional balance. “People have to be happy, feel good about themselves and not impose rigid standards that are not natural,” she affirms.
In the 90s, a formula was promoted that defined the ideal weight as 10 kilos less than a measurement based on height. However, this vision does not consider factors such as genetics, environment, emotions or current lifestyles. The “Happy Weight,” according to Dr. Acosta Then, focuses on finding the one that offers quality of life, self-confidence and health.
“It’s not about numbers on the scale, but about reaching a state of harmony between mind and body. When you reach your happy weight, you recover up to 7 years of life,” says the specialist.
Her innovative approach redefines obesity management. Programs such as the Salutte 90-day method, the “ES Gastric Balloon” and the TORE method, developed at Salutte Clinic, offer sustainable solutions that do not require major surgery and allow you to maintain a healthy weight even with certain flexibility in your routine.
“Happy Weight” is defined as one that can be maintained even by going out of your routine for one or two days. Unlike methods that involve extreme restrictions, such as eliminating nutrients, neglecting sleep or overdoing it at the gym, this approach promotes sustainable balance. For those who are more than 20 pounds overweight, there are options such as the Salutte 90-day method or bariatric endoscopy without surgery.
With more than 5,000 successful cases, Amny Acosta Then has revolutionized the treatment of obesity in the Dominican Republic and has positioned herself as an international reference in weight reduction without surgery. Her commitment to innovation and personalized support makes her a fundamental pillar in the search for solutions that prioritize the happiness and health of her patients.
About Dr. Amny Acosta Then: Bariatric Endoscopist, creator of the happy weight, director of the Obesity and specialty clinic Salutte Clinic in Santiago de los Caballeros and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Graduated in General Medicine from the Universidad Católica Nordestana (UCNE) Magna Cum Laude in 2009. She completed her specialty in Internal Medicine. Later, she completed the postgraduate course in Clinical Nutrition at INTEC University. Between 2015 and 2018, she completed her third specialty, gastroenterology. She has been a frequent guest on national media outlets in the United States such as Univision, VIX/Univision, Telemundo, People en Español, Estylo Magazine, Nuevo Herald, among others. More information: https://draacostathen.com/
