The Optifast weight loss program is inherently different from other weight loss programs. To start, it isn’t set up around unrealistic expectations. When you start an OPTIFAST program, you know what you are walking into. There is research and the program is science-based, which can help you create realistic expectations that will help you move […]
There is no reason to mourn the end of summer. Fall has its own perks, especially when it comes to medical weight loss in New Jersey. The leaves are falling, pumpkins are making their appearance on doorsteps and the kids are back in school. Fall is officially here, and with that comes the end of […]
If you’re trying to eat healthy and rapid lose weight, you don’t have to eliminate snacking from your daily routine. It’s how you snack that matters. When your next meal is hours away and you’re feeling hunger pangs, a healthy snack can help you manage your hunger so you don’t overeat at your next meal, […]
If you’re just getting started with weight loss you’ve likely given a lot of thought to your individual weight loss goals. Perhaps these are milestones you’ve dreamed of reaching for years before beginning medical weight loss, or maybe they’re the landmarks you discussed with Dr. Chhabra during your initial consultation—regardless, keeping your goals within easy […]
A few simple changes in the way you prepare your favorite foods can make a big difference in your health and make you smile when you step on the scale. The best part is you can still eat the foods you enjoy without sacrificing taste. The solution is simple: you will be healthier and lose […]
If you’re trying to eat healthy and lose weight, you don’t have to eliminate snacking from your daily routine. It’s how you snack that matters. When your next meal is hours away and you’re feeling hunger pangs, a healthy snack can help you manage your hunger so you don’t overeat at your next meal, while […]
Whether you’re on a medical weight loss plan or just trying to eat healthier, one thing you must consider is the glycemic index of the foods you are consuming. . The lower the glycemic index of a food you eat, the slower the breakdown occurs. There are many important implications to this that you should […]
As the temperature heats up, you might dream about taking some of your workout sessions outdoors. And, now is the perfect time to get out into the fresh air, awakening your workout from the stale old gym sessions you may have been doing. But, as the temperature climbs, you need to take precaution. Exercising in […]
The OPTIFAST weight loss program promotes weight loss by replacing your existing diet with low-calorie, nutrient dense meal replacement products. But it is not just the products that inspire weight loss. To follow the OPTIFAST program you have to adjust your behavior, and that means adopting new habits that will encourage a healthier eating style.
Think about the last time you stubbed your toe. If you are like most people, then your reaction was to let out a sharp yell, possibly with a few choice words that you try not to shout too loudly in certain company. It is hard to say why we feel the need to exclaim when we stub our toe. It isn’t as if yelling actually relieves some of the pain and frustration we feel in negative situations—or does it?