Lots of dieters are able to lose weight for a short period, but keeping weight off for the long term can be a challenge. True weight loss requires help from a professional, and permanent lifestyle changes. Many people are unaware of what they must do in order to lose weight and maintain a healthy, target weight. Dr. Urshan helps our
The diet industry is one of the most profitable in the world, with millions of people going on diets or joining weight-loss programs every year. There are so many available, the options are mind-blowing! In spite of their prevalence and myriad options, however, diets have a staggering, near-95% failure rate according to a Scientific American study. What can you do
If you’re above the ideal weight for your height, the excess pounds can wreak havoc on your physical and mental health – if they’re not already doing so. Obesity increases your risk of developing high blood pressure, sleep apnea, depression, and so many other serious conditions, especially as the years go on. So, with that in mind, it becomes quite
Staying motivated is one of the hardest parts of getting in shape. However, studies have demonstrated motivation is tied directly to significant weight loss success stories. According to a 2012 study published in the International Journal of Behavior Nutrition and Physical Activity, strategies to enhance inner motivation for weight loss are more likely to result in long-lasting behavior changes. Top weight loss practitioner
The Paleolithic diet, or paleo diet, has become popular since its introduction to the public by Walter L. Voegtlin in the 1970s. In the years since, many diet gurus have touted the benefits of “eating like a caveman.” But does the paleo diet really work? Research shows that eating a paleo diet for a short time, about 12 weeks, can provide some health
Water may be your secret weapon in losing weight. Inexpensive and available in most areas, water usually has a pleasant taste and is free from aftertaste. Water can help you lose weight in unexpected ways. Better yet, combine drinking water with our weight loss program for even better results. Here are a few of the ways drinking extra water can
Considering a Ketogenic Diet? Are you considering a ketogenic diet to help you lose weight? Before you start a ketogenic diet as part of a weight loss program, or any diet for that matter, you should learn all you can about it so that you can maximize your weight loss efforts. The ketogenic diet started out as a treatment
By now it’s common knowledge that the key to good health is a diet rich in nutrients and low in empty calories. One of the biggest challenges to people living on the standard American diet is the fact that we are inundated with high calorie, low nutrient foods. This is a recipe for weight gain. Unfortunately, it’s become so much
As one year comes to a close and another one begins, it’s a time for reflecting on the year past and making goals for the future. Weight loss continues to be the most popular type of New Year’s resolution made by Americans. Unfortunately, setting a New Year’s resolution is not the same thing as keeping a New Year’s resolution. In
Weight loss is a challenge for just about everyone, and for those few who don’t have a problem staying trim, usually, their trouble runs in the other direction. But it stands to reason that so many would struggle to be slimmer because our bodies are optimized to live in conditions of scarcity- so our systems are geared towards driving us