All Posts tagged Healthy Habits

Menopause and weight gain

Menopause can be associated with changes in weight and body composition for many women. Several factors contribute to weight gain during menopause, including hormonal changes, aging, and lifestyle factors. Here are some key factors: Hormonal Changes: Estrogen Levels: During menopause, a woman’s body experiences a decline in estrogen levels. Estrogen plays a role in regulating […]

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Setting Goals with OPTIFAST

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When you are preparing to go on vacation, how do you think about the destination? Do you think about it casually, deciding that you’ll drive in the general direction until you reach something interesting? Probably not. Chances are you put more thought into where you are going instead of the experience of flying or driving there. Sure, the journey is part of the experience—but it’s the destination that you are working towards.

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Optifast Weight Loss – The First Few Weeks

OPTIFAST The First Few Weeks

There is a lot to look forward to during the early days of the OPTIFAST program. There is the opportunity to develop positive habits that can help you keep your weight off long term, and following the meal replacement diet will encourage weight loss at a faster rate than you are likely to accomplish on your own.

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Mdslim – Different Types of Walking for Exercise

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We all know how to walk—one foot in front of the other, etc. It’s a simple, relaxing and effective way to exercise. During medical weight loss programs, walking is a great way to stay in shape and continue to work towards your weight loss goals. But following the same walking routine day after day can […]

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5 Simple Tips To Fight Obesity

Don’t Let a Long Commute Impact Waistline

More and more people are finding themselves struggling with the ability to control their weight on a daily basis. Losing weight is difficult, and between a busy work week and the demands of family life many feel that it is impossible to fit in time to exercise and cook healthy meals. Medical weight loss New […]

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Hydration Facts

Hydration

Hydration is one of the most important aspects of a healthy and active medical weight loss program. Keeping your body well-hydrated will give your body the care and energy it needs to stay up and active throughout the day. Here are some well-known assumptions about hydration and the truths behind them.

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Charity Calls: Get Active for a Cause

Charity Calls Get Active for a Cause

What motivates you to exercise? Increasing your physical activity level offers a collection of health benefits. It improves heart health, enhances blood circulation and can even offer some improvements to mental health, helping to prevent depression and manage stress. Being active is part of a healthy strategy for long-term weight management, and is encouraged after any medical weight loss program.

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The Four Pillars of Weight Loss Success

The Four Pillars of Weight Loss Success

The OPTIFAST program can be a valuable learning experience that can set you up for long-term weight loss success. Together with the support of your medical weight loss doctor, the OPTIFAST program creates an experience that highlights the fundamental aspects of successful weight loss, and can show you how you can transition to a healthier way of life by making simple changes.

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Stop Emotional Eating for Weight Loss Success

Stop Emotional Eating for Weight Loss in New Jersey

Emotional eating is a common issue among those trying to lose weight and can be a barrier between you and your goals. Fortunately, emotional eating is just a habit—and like the many bad habits you’re working hard to leave behind you during your medical weight loss program, emotional eating is a cycle that can be broken.

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Sleeping Soundly During Medical Weight Loss

Sleeping Soundly During Medical Weight Loss

For a large portion of the population, sleeping soundly night after night is nothing more than a dream. Between busy work schedules, family obligations and medical weight loss goals, finding time to squeeze in the recommended eight hours every night is tough to do, and when your head finally does hit the pillow it is pretty rare to fall directly into a deep, comfortable sleep. Too many people fret as they toss and turn, watching the clock dwindle away those precious moments when they should be asleep.

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