The time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s is a very special time of celebration and family. In terms of weight loss, it can be a new beginning or the beginning of the end of our weight loss journey. Here are some interesting facts to inspire you this holiday season:
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Diets Don’t Work; clinical studies have proven this. One of the biggest challenges for ‘dieters’ is keeping the weight off. It is a misconception that sustainable weight loss is simply a matter of ‘calories in vs. calories out’.
Since May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, we are sharing current exercise guidelines for adults provided by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the nation’s foremost professional society dedicated to the study and advocacy of the benefits of exercise.
I’ve been asked from time to time why I’ve chosen to enter the field of weight loss medicine and wellness. I’d like to take this opportunity to explain that journey and editorialize a bit.
The Washington Post ran an article recently with the headline: “Fish oil pills: A $1.2 billion industry built, so far, on empty promises”
The reality is that there are definitely well controlled studies which show the benefit of high quality standardized Omega-3 fish oil. There are studies that show no benefit.
Do you suffer from extreme abdominal bloating and discomfort after certain meals?
Do you have bouts of alternating loose stools and constipation with seemingly no pattern?
Do you suffer from arthritis, frequent colds, yeast infections, or urinary tract infections?
According to Thomson Reuters 1040 Checkpoint Handbook, you can deduct the cost of a “weight loss program as treatment for a specific disease diagnosed by a physician such as obesity, hypertension or heart disease.”* Ask us for documentation that you may be able to use if you qualify.**
Many manufacturers put profit above your safety- CardioMender, MD Weight Loss Specialists never will.
A NY Times Article reported the following about herbal supplements:
Stay on your weight loss and nutritional plan before, during and after the big game!
Remember – to lose the weight – YOU’VE GOT TO LIVE IT!
It can be challenging to get together with a group of people who are not watching what they eat, or even just to find variety in your everyday snacks. We have some great ideas for you!
We can’t avoid eating, especially during the holidays, even for those of us who don’t have a food “addiction.” Whether with family and friends or alone, eating can be subconscious, leading to extra pounds. While at holiday office parties where candies, cookies, and cakes are in abundance all day or at home with family watching television munching on snacks, these mindful eating tips can help prevent extra pounds through the holidays, and all year long.
Heading into Thanksgiving, followed by a cruise, brought many emotions of happiness and excitement! A time to spend time with family and friends; sharing, caring , and loving. Since joining the CardioMender, MD Weight Loss Specialists team three months ago as the Director and a patient, the lifestyle change has been rewarding. During this time, having lost the amount of weight of the average 2 year old or the weight of an SUV tire, it has been a phenomenal journey to walk alongside all of our precious patients.
