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10 Tips on How To Lose Weight Fast
Curious about how you can lose weight fast? You’re in the right place! This comprehensive guide reveals 10 scientifically-backed, natural strategies…
Oprah Winfrey’s Candid Revelation: Silencing “Food Noise” with Semaglutide
In a groundbreaking special titled “Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution,” aired on ABC and streaming on Hulu, Oprah…
Reveal Your Best Self: Semaglutide Unveils Breakthrough Weight-Loss Transformation
Exciting news for anyone looking to manage their weight—Semaglutide is here to revolutionize obesity treatment! This innovative weight loss solution…
Vitamin B12 for Energy and Weight-loss
There are many benefits to vitamin B12 – Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in some foods,…
Chinese Poached Chicken & Rice
Ingredients Large piece of ginger, 1 Tbsp finely grated, the rest sliced 3 garlic cloves 1 tsp black peppercorns 1…
Vegan Portobello Pizzas
Ingredients 3 large portobello mushrooms, wiped clean, stems removed Olive oil 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp dried basil 1/4…
Don’t Let Your Job Sabotage Your Weight-Loss Goals
Your job is crucial to your savings account’s bottom line, but probably not so friendly to the bottom you sit…
No Gym for Exercise? No Problem!
It doesn’t take a math degree to understand the diet plan equation: fewer calories IN than OUT equals weight loss.…
Pan-Grilled Salmon with Pineapple Salsa
– Calories per Serving: 294 – Protein per Serving: 36.4g Ingredients 1 cup chopped fresh pineapple 2 tablespoons finely chopped…
Sleep Your Way to Weight Loss? 6 Tips to Maximize Sleep for Weight Loss
You eat right. You exercise regularly. You visit your Beach Cities Medical Weight Control center for the best in weight…
Change Your Environment to Aid in Weight Loss
When it comes right down to it, a great deal of weight gain is due to a preference for convenience.…
Chocolate-Dipped Banana Bites
Want to snack on something quick & simple and healthy? Try these! – Calories per Serving: 190 – Protein per Serving:…
Greek Yogurt and Raspberries
245g calories, 5g fat, 19g protein, 12g sugar Ingredients 6 ounces plain Greek yogurt 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries…
Quench Your Thirst and Boost Your Health with Fruit-Infused Water
Water. It’s the very basis of life – you can’t survive much longer than three days without it. A well-hydrated…
Get Your Abs in Shape with These 5 Easy Exercises
Sure, you want to lose weight fast, not only to look your best, but also to feel your best. But…
Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars
Prep time: 8 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Yield: 12 servings Serving size: 1 bar Ingredients 2½ cups instant oatmeal…
The Health Advantages of a Home-Cooked Meal
Your life is hectic, and it sometimes seems like taking the time to prepare a home-cooked meal just isn’t possible.…
Finding a Weight-Loss Buddy
We understand…. You have the best intentions and the firmest of goals for weight loss, but sometimes, the going gets…
Shrimp Tacos with Sweet & Tangy Slaw
Yields: 6 servings Serving size: 2 tacos with coleslaw Calories: 347 Protein: 15 g Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1…
The Benefits of Rest
You’re certainly familiar with the after-effects of a lousy night’s sleep: fatigue, irritability and brain fog. You might also be…
St. Patrick’s Day Spinach Pancakes & Corned Beef Hash
Total Time: 20 min Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Ingredients 1 cup whole milk 1 large egg 1 cup frozen chopped spinach,…
How to Give Your Morning a Boost
How to Give Your Morning a Boost The sun is up and your alarm clock is ringing. It’s the beginning…
Turkey Bacon, Egg White, Spinach Breakfast Sandwich
Turkey Bacon, Egg White, Spinach Breakfast Sandwich Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 10-15 minutes Yield: 1 serving Serving size:…
Diet Habits that make you Moody
Starting off on a brand-new weight loss program can be a tricky thing; a food regimen that is vastly different…
Portion Control Tips
Curbing your appetite may be a tall glass to fill, especially when temptation seems to be everywhere around us. It…
Get Your Significant Other to Work Out with You!
If you’re not already working out with your partner, it’s never too late to get started. You may be surprised…
Chocolate & Wine; A Valentine’s Must-Have, but are they really good for you?
Even though you’ve probably heard it a thousand times already, Happy New Year! Although the year may be filled to…
Roasted Baby Carrots
Roasted Carrots Ingredients 2 garlic cloves, finely grated 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 1 tablespoon harissa…
Broiled Flank Steak with Warm Tomato Topping
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin, divided 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper 1 (1-pound) flank steak, trimmed Cooking spray 1 teaspoon olive…
Sweet and Sour Beef Soup 250 Calories
Makes: 6 servings, about 1 3/4 cups each Active Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 pound…
Shiitake Angel Hair Pasta
Ingredients 6 ounces angel hair pasta 6 ounces fresh sliced shiitake mushrooms 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 onion, chopped 1/4 cup white wine 1-tablespoon olive…
Shopping with Your Body in Mind
We’ve all had bad experiences while shopping. You find clothes you like, but they just don’t complement your body well,…
Deskercise – Stay Fit at Work
There’s nothing more detrimental to your fitness goals than a desk job. You’re stuck, sitting, for hours on end with…
For the Sweet Tooth; Ways to use Treats to keep you on Track!
Most of us know that Halloween kicks off the beginning of the holiday season and we’ll be surrounded by plenty…
For our Non-runners: Tips for going from the Couch to Running Every Day.
Yes, the couch is a comfortable place, and you may even have sunk-in cushions and a mini-fridge within reach to…
Posting to Social Media About Your Weight Loss: Beneficial or Not?
For some, weight loss can be a very personal matter; for others, the idea of shedding excess weight and sharing…
Keeping Active with your Kids: Healthy Family Recipes
It’s been a while since our last blog post, and for that, we apologize. We’ve spent the entire summer helping…
Prepare Prior to Spring Break Trips to Prevent Unwanted Gains
With Spring Break coming soon, there will be plenty of party plans on itineraries around the world and while that…
Incorporating Healthy Eating and Exercise into Spring Break
Spring Break. It’s all about fun and partying and being able to do things you wouldn’t normally do. For those…
Weight Loss Benefits Overall Health
When it comes to losing weight, most people think of certain things that come along with it. For some, it’s…
Goals that are Reachable and How to Plan Them
Goals are the first step to starting a diet because that is the ground work. That is what you are…
Getting a Late Start on a New Year’s Resolution
It occurs every year. You’re sitting there on December 31st and contemplating what it is you are going to dictate…
3 Tips to Avoid the Holiday Overeating Trap
The holiday season is here and that means a very real risk of overeating for millions of Americans who find…
Healthy Garden Salad
Ingredients: Original recipe makes 8 servings 5 tablespoons red wine vinegar 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro…
Grilled Chicken
Ingredients: Original recipe makes 6 servings 1/4 cup cider vinegar 3 tablespoons prepared coarse-ground mustard 3 cloves garlic, peeled and…
Emotional Overeating
Weight Loss Help: Emotional Overeating Sometimes the strongest longings for food happens when you are at your weakest point emotionally.…
7 Easy Ways to Exercise Without a Gym
So you want to get moving to burn more calories and fat and help to increase the effectiveness of your medical weight…
Internet Resources for menu options
Free weight loss journal. Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension – Lowers blood pressure, improves response to high blood pressure medication,…
Why we need so much water
What does drinking water have to do with losing weight? EVERYTHING! Drinking water is not only important to your health,…
Tips to healthier snacking
Snacking will not make you fat: Only too many calories overall will do that. In fact, a 100 to 200…
Skipping Breakfast is a bad move
Here’s a thought that will get you up and running: People who skip breakfast may not be as successful with…
18 Dieting Mistakes That Will Sabotage Losing Weight
Although cutting back on desserts and checking the calorie and fat grams on food labels is a great start when…