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A Better Cinderella Story

Preparing for Medical Weight Loss in New Jersey

The ideas behind the original Cinderella story aren’t necessarily helpful. Cinderella doesn’t solve any of her own problems, instead she gets rescued and depends first on her fairy godmother and then on the prince. A better Cinderella story would show Cinderella solving her own problems and standing up for herself, rather than relying on other […]

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Be Wary of Calorie Counts on Menus

OPTIFAST and Eating Cues

Between hectic work schedules and day to day family needs, many of us do not have time to cook a healthy meal every night, and instead are often left to search the menus for a low calorie alternative. Many restaurants are helping out by posting their calorie counts directly on the menu, but if you […]

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Exercise to Lose Weight

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/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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Healthy Snacks and Brown Bag Lunches for School or Work

Tracking Weight Loss with OPTIFAST

Packing healthy brown-bag lunches and snacks can help you lose belly fat, reduce calories, decrease the amount of sodium in your diet, and improve your overall day-to-day health. Choose foods that are low in sodium, sugar, and saturated fat, but high in protein, fiber, calcium, and vitamins. While your choices of healthy snacks and lunches are endless, here are a few ideas to get you started.

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BMI and Waist Size May Predict Risk of Cardiovascular Death

Stay Zen as you lose weight in New Jersey

Weight has a negative impact on the whole body. This is especially true for the overweight, obese, and morbidly obese. The European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation reports that patients with extra abdominal fat and a high Body Mass Index (BMI), such as the overweight and obese, may have three or four times higher risk of a cardiovascular related death. Additionally, patients with these conditions have twice the rate of non-fatal cardiovascular disease over a period of ten years.

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Common-Sense Tactics for Losing Weight

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If you’ve gained a few pounds during the holiday season, you’re not alone. Drinking eggnog, and over-indulging in other delicious goodies can play havoc with your weight loss plans. Fortunately, some common-sense strategies can help rid you of those extra holiday pounds.

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Surviving the Holidays Without Sacrificing Your Weight Loss Goals

Stay Zen as you lose weight in New Jersey

Around the holidays you may feel the urge to stay home to resist the temptations of all the food at the holiday parties, which can make it tough to maintain your weight. The holiday season lasts approximately two months, and by the end it gets harder and harder to stick to a plan. However, by preparing a well thought out plan, a holiday feast does not have to be feared. Setting weekly goals and monitoring your eating and exercising habits will help keep you on track throughout the holiday season.

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