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Angela: 25 Pounds Lost

I started coming to see Dr. Chhabra in July. I weighed close to 185 lbs. and was very uncomfortable with myself. I started losing weight almost immediately. I eat regular food and just follow Dr. Chhabra’s meal plan and advice. 3 months later, I have lost 25 lbs. I feel great and I know I […]

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Exercise to Lose Weight

/If you want to lose weight, you need to burn more calories than you consume. Sounds easy, right? If you are like other Denville medical weight loss program patients, however, you know first-hand just how hard it can be to actually burn more calories than you consume each day. Reducing food intake – and eliminating […]

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Biagio and Gloria: 60 Pounds Lost

I was referred to Dr. Chhabra’s office by my lung doctor as I was recently diagnosed with Sleep Apnea. My lung doctor told me that if I lost some weight, I could get “rid” of the sleep apnea and I may not need to use my CPAP machine at night. I had tried numerous options on my own but none really worked. I began the Optifast diet in February and I started seeing results almost immediately. I lost 3-5 pounds almost every week!! After 3 weeks, My wife Gloria also joined the program. That helped a lot because now we were both doing it together. Both of us have lost over 60 pounds(total) and we are still losing!!

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The Facts about Fiber and your Diet

Are you trying to lose weight but find yourself constantly battling hunger pains? You may not be getting enough fiber in your diet. Fiber helps you stay full longer, which helps you to cut back on extra calories by resisting the urge to snack or overeat.

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Using Nutrition to Lose Weight

In order to lose weight, your body must be properly fueled. If your body isn’t receiving the proper nutrition, then it will convert any food it does get into fat and store it in case of starvation. Here’s how to use proper nutrition to help you lose weight.

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Top 10 Health Dangers Associated with Obesity

Being very overweight or obese is not only detrimental to your health, but it can shorten your life. All things considered, overweight people live shorter lives than people of average weight. If you are 20 percent or more over your recommended weight, your risk of developing five out of the 10 leading causes of death in the United States increases. If you are obese, try considering a medical weight loss program to help you lose weight.

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Gardening Can Help You Get Fit

It can be hard to squeeze enough physical activity into your busy day. Sometimes, one of the best methods can be to incorporate exercise into other activities you enjoy. Starting a garden can give you peaceful downtime from daily stress while giving you a good aerobic workout. This is the perfect time to start a late summer vegetable garden here in New Jersey. Try our gardening workout tips below to get moving, eat healthier and lose belly fat.

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Health Benefits of Leafy Greens

Leafy greens are healthy and delicious, but too many people forget to include them in their diet. Spinach, kale, broccoli and cabbage are high in fiber, low in calories, and deliver a good portion of your daily RDA for several vitamins.

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Karen: 30 Pounds Lost

Hi, my name is Karen. I am currently using the Optifast weight loss system and I am proud to tell you that I have lost 30 pounds already! I started using the shakes and bars exclusively and lost 8 pounds the first week! I know – it’s so exciting, isn’t it??!! The weight came off pretty consistently although not at the same rate. By the New Year, I had lost about 25 pounds. It wasn’t easy, nor was it impossible.

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