Why is my Basal (resting) Metabolic Rate important to my weight loss?

by Doc123 | Mar 21, 2019 | Dieting, General, Weight loss

Understanding metabolism and resting metabolic rate can improve the results of any weight loss program. ​ When you think about doing activities that burn calories, you might think about running, jumping, and lifting weights. What you may not realize is that your body...

Water: The “secret” weapon for weight loss!

by Doc123 | Mar 14, 2019 | Dieting, General, Weight loss

Water may be your secret weapon in losing weight. Inexpensive and available in most areas, water usually has a pleasant taste and is free from aftertaste. Water can help you lose weight in unexpected ways. Better yet, combine drinking water with our weight loss...

Super foods = weight loss?

by Doc123 | Mar 7, 2019 | Dieting, General, Weight loss

By now it’s common knowledge that the key to good healthis a diet rich in nutrients and low in empty calories.(1) One of the biggest challenges to people living on the standard American diet is the fact that we are inundated with high calorie, low nutrient foods. This...

How is a weight loss program different from a diet?

by Doc123 | Feb 28, 2019 | Dieting, General, Weight loss

More than 90% of college-aged women have tried a diet at some point in their lives, with a significant proportion of men and women dieting throughout their adulthood. Unfortunately, though, the majority of people who diet regain the weight within 1 to 5 years,...

Medical weight loss for long term maintenance?

by Doc123 | Feb 20, 2019 | Dieting, General, Weight loss

Medical weight loss can be life-changing and truly transformative. However, like any medical intervention, it is important to understand the challenges of medical weight loss from the outset. One of the biggest struggles individuals face is how to keep weight off...