Medical Weight Loss and Wellness Blog

How Much Exercise to Lose a Pound

Chances are that at some point in your diet you have noticed that it is much easier to gain one pound than it is to lose one. After a week of eating right and working out, sometimes the scale only moves one little pound down.

Planning for Weight Loss

Every successful venture is accompanied by a plan of action, and your venture into the land of successful weight loss should be no different. By creating a plan for weight loss, you give yourself a leg up in the battle and help to ensure your victory.

Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)

Have you ever wondered how those home pregnancy tests are able to discern from urine that the taker is pregnant? They do so because pregnant women produce a hormone called HCG which is present in their urine soon after conception.

Preparing and Planning for Change

There is no question that the backbone behind a successful and long lasting weight loss and weight maintenance effort is the individual's motivation for a healthy future. Any journey that is aimed towards a beneficial change requires the initial step of understanding the need for change.

How To Deal With Weight Loss Plateaus

So now what? You've lost some pounds, got a killer exercise routine up and running and all of a sudden...

The Truth about HCG Injections

HCG stands for Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Hormone. This is a Hormone released from a woman's ovaries during her entire 42 weeks of pregnancy.

Win a trip to New York

OPTIFAST has announced a new weight loss contest where three big losers can enjoy big prizes, including a three-night trip for two to New York City, a spa makeover, and $500 shopping spree.  

Jessie Joslin, OPTIFAST marketing manager says, "At OPTIFAST, we've helped people transform their lives for more than 30 years-and we've seen what a huge impact losing a significant amount of weight does for our participants' health, confidence and outlook on life.

Fish Oils For Healthy Weight Loss

Among the many benefits to including fish oils in the diet is the fact that it helps reduce triglyceride levels. High triglyceride levels are associated with health conditions such as coronary artery disease and diabetes.

Steps to Manage Your Weight

For many people, keeping off the weight you've lost can be just as difficult as losing weight in the first place. Here are a few tips to help manage and maintain your weight.

Eat Out on the Cheap

For many people, dining out is one of the first things to go when the budget is getting trimmed. The good news is that, eating out less can go a long way toward helping you manage your weight.

Are You Ready to Lose Weight?

The questions you ask yourself before you begin a weight loss program may determine how successful you are. Are you ready to take on the task of losing weight?

Portion Control for Weight Loss

In order to lose weight, you need to burn more calories than you consume. One of the easiest ways to do that is to simply eat fewer calories.

Simple Ways to Start Eating Healthy Today

You've probably heard that "eating right" can help you lose weight, maintain weight loss, and live a longer, healthier life. But with so much information available out eating right, it can be overwhelming to know where to start.

Health Foods That Won't Help You Lose Weight

Making healthy substitutions is a popular weight loss method. But many of the healthy foods you're choosing may actually be making it more difficult for you to lose weight.