Barry Schiff

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Why do I never lose weight when I diet?

There’s a science to weight loss and the struggle to diet
Here is the latest thinking behind the science of weight loss:

  • There’s a genetic component (in other words, there is a “fat gene”)
  • Some people just have more fat cells
  • Your metabolism can change making it harder to lose weight once you gain weight
  • Stress can cause you to crave carb-rich snack foods
  • Not enough sleep (sleep deprivation triggers a decrease in leptin which helps us feel full and an increase in ghrelin which makes us feel hungry)
  • Your spouse’s weight matters (if one spouse is obese, the other is 37% likely to become obese, too)
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Can I maintain my weight loss over the holidays??

Yes, if you know the nutritional facts about your meal
Here is some basic nutritional information about a holiday dinner and how to make up for it afterward or simply make different choices:

  • Turkey – service size 6 oz., 340 calories – 35 minutes on the treadmill or 56 minutes on the elliptical
  • Stuffing – service size ½ cup, 180 calories – 18 minutes on the treadmill or 30 minutes on the elliptical
  • Mashed potatoes – serving size ½ cup, 150 calories – 15 minutes on the treadmill or 25 minutes on the elliptical
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Dieting and Fitness When You’re Always Hungry

It’s difficult to stay on your diet and maintain fitness when you’re constantly hungry.
Here are a few reasons why you always reach for food:

  • You drink too much alcohol
  • Not getting enough sleep
  • Skipping meals and not eating every 3-4 hours
  • Eating too fast
  • Impulse buying snacks
  • Too much diet soda
  • Work-related stress

Not living it. ‘You’ve got to live it!’ ™

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Weight Loss Tips

Holiday Season Tips

Great Weight Loss Tips to Keep You on Track this Holiday Season.

The Holiday’s naturally lend themselves to overeating, and that’s alright, IF it’s an exception.

It’s the holiday season, so if you stay on plan with our delicious holiday recipes and weight loss tips, you will set yourself up for sustained success throughout the Holiday Season and will sidestep old habits that historically have led to weight gain and going off track – EVEN IF YOU OVER EAT.

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Excited to be featured in South Broward Focus!

Weight Loss Open House featured in South Broward Focus

CardioMender, MD was featured in the latest issue of South Broward Focus. The article gives readers a preview of our Open House, which will be this Saturday, October 6th, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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Weight Loss Resources in Hollywood, Florida

Support and Advice for Weight Loss Success in Hollywood, FL

If you live in Hollywood, and follow our medically supervised weight loss program, there are many health and wellness activities & venues available in the City of Hollywood to support your weight loss success!

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