When you decide to start a weight loss program, one of the first rules you often hear is to cut down on fats. While it is true that foods high in fat can contribute to weight gain, there is much more to the story about fats that has not been widely acknowledged, which includes the fact that fats can also help with weight loss. You heard that right. Fats can help with weight loss....
How many times have you stood in front of the full-length mirror, sucking in your stomach, flattening out your bulges and cursing your cellulite until you’ve exhausted the curse word dictionary? The answer for most of us is probably too many times to count. ...
There’s an old joke that goes like this: Question: How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Answer: Practice, practice, practice? Sure, it’s corny. But it’s true! If you want to succeed at anything in life, it takes developing your skills, and that requires practice. Weight loss is no different....
If you follow a medical weight loss plan, you already know that building and maintaining lean muscle mass is the Holy Grail for a faster metabolism. A new study reinforces the benefits of higher muscle mass by demonstrating that, even while living with chronic disease, it can prolong the years of your life....
Now that the heat of summer has arrived in most parts of the country, what better way is there to cool down than dipping into a clear blue pool? Or maybe the ocean or a lake is more your speed. Whatever the body of water, you can benefit from its cooling effects and weight loss too!...
If you’ve ever had an initial weight screening with CMWL, you’ve received a 4-page report that details your health risk related to your weight. It includes your risk of developing cancer, which is an eye-opener for many people who have discussed the report with their provider....
A high-functioning metabolism is essential for weight loss, but what is it exactly? Simply put, metabolism is the process by which your body manages the energy your body needs to perform functions to maintain life....
When you first set out on a weight loss program, one of the first things you do is set your target weight goal. To help you achieve that goal, a helpful motivational technique is to visualize what life will be like when the pounds come off. But be careful....
The summer months are a time for us to have some fun in the sun, but it’s also a season that may pose some risk to patients trying to lose weight. Between vacations, holiday barbecues, and a generally slower pace of life, patients may be tempted to relax their weight loss efforts. But it doesn’t have to be that way, and there are many ways patients can enjoy summer and still remain on track....
Do you know Tom Petty’s song where he says, the waiting is the hardest part When it comes to losing weight and living a healthier lifestyle, a more apt lyric might be the starting is the hardest part....